PURCHASING AGENT I - 64061830

Requisition No: 874846 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: PURCHASING AGENT I - 64061830

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64061830 

Salary:  $37,000 to $42,000 

Posting Closing Date: 05/11/2026 

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Internal (Current Department of Health Employees Only)

Internal Agency Opportunity

 Applicants accepted only from Department of Health employees, (includes OPS, Career Service, SES or SMS employees). Applicants will not be accepted from outside of the department.

Duties and Responsibilities

This position performs operational and administrative functions within the General Services Division of the Florida Department of Health in St. Lucic County. The position assists and reports to the General Services Manager in the areas of vendor quoting, purchasing, and supply inventory. ordering. receiving. stocking and distribution. and other related general services duties. Perform duties utilizing a teamwork approach to assure FDOH objectives are coordinated to achieve desired results. Cultivates positive work relationships with co-workers; communicates key information to supervisor and co-workers for efficient operations.

Utilizes the FDOH electronic purchasing system (My Florida Market Place) to order commodities and/or services for assigned departments on a daily, weekly and monthly basis as needed in accordance with state purchasing guidelines, policies, and statutes. Creates and Manages assigned annual blanket purchase orders (Approximately 25-35 Annually) utilized for recurring operational health department expenses and contractual services). Processes invoices for payment on receipt of goods and services, including reconciling purchasing card charges for such purchases within the electronic P-Card reconciliation System. Works with vendors to obtain bids and quotes and reconcile ordering and invoice errors. Create Statements of Work (SOW) and other state required purchasing forms when necessary for the purchase of commodities and services.

Works in the capacity of Purchasing Agent involving initial screening of purchase requisitions created and submitted by FDOH staff, reviewing requisitions for accuracy and conformance with State Statutory Requirements and department policies and procedures.

Assists in facilitating one-on-one and group purchasing training for staff relating to state and local purchasing requirements and technical aspects of the FDOH electronic purchasing system (My Florida Market Place).

Performs primary courier service duties, including delivery of ordered bulk items and supplies, delivery and pick-up of interoffice mail, packages and making daily bank deposits.

Performs other related duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Lift a minimum of 50 pounds from a standing position and carry for a minimum distance of 15 feet.

Knowledge of purchasing and procurement processes involved in the selection of service and supply vendors, gathering bids and quotes, and ability to create a scope of work for contracted services.

Has the ability to plan, coordinate and facilitate meetings, and training, including identifying product and service needs of staff. Possesses skills in using Microsoft Power-Point, TEAMS and other available software applications necessary to achieve positive outcomes.

Possesses dispute resolution skills necessary to resolve potential issues with vendors, and staff that may be involved with the purchasing, receiving or invoicing processes.

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Knowledge of iinventory practices and procedures and the ability to generate and maintain inventory logs and stocking reports.

Ability to read, interpret and apply laws, statutes and rules pertaining to the State of Florida purchasing requirements.

Possess basic math skills including addition, subtraction and multiplication, division.

Ability to organize and maintain a structed work system.

Possess communication skills and has the ability communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.  Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.

Incumbent must register and successfully complete the State of Florida Certified Contract manager training within 6 months of hire.

Current, valid driver’s license.

Lift a minimum of 50 pounds from a standing position and carry for a minimum distance of 15 feet.

1 year of purchasing and/or inventory experience.

Current Department of Health Employee

Preferred:

State of Florida Contract Management Certificate of course completion

Experience with My Florida Market Place (MFMP)

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

St Lucie County

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);

• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Please be advised:

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.  

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov 

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.  Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.  E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.   

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.  

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. 

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. 

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. 

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women.  The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise.  Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.    

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.