PURCHASING SPECIALIST - 37010258

Requisition No: 864625 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: PURCHASING SPECIALIST - 37010258

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37010258 

Salary:  The annual salary for this position will be $44,416.68. 

Posting Closing Date: 11/18/2025 

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Purchasing Specialist 
State of Florida
Department of Environmental Protection
Open Competitive
This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

The Purchasing Specialist position is within the Bureau of Procurement & Contracting Services (BPCS) Contracts Team, under the Division of Administrative Services. This position is responsible for duties related to contracts and customer service as listed below.

Contracts - Employee is required to demonstrate knowledge of rules, statutes, regulatory authorities, and Department policies regarding contracts. Employee provides support to the department’s programs by offering the following services: Responsible for data entry of contracts & grants into the Florida Accountability Contract Tracking System (FACTS), also assist as needed with drafting contracts, amendments, renewals, and extensions; uploading agreements into the agency’s records database and may assist with obtaining contract documentation for various projects/entities.

Proactively identifies and meets the needs of all customers both internally (section, bureau, division, & agency) and externally (citizens, vendors, recipients, other agencies, etc.). Employees are expected to be prompt, responsive, solution oriented, helpful, cooperative, polite, respectful, and concerned for the customer at all times.  

Miscellaneous – Employee will be available on an as-needed basis to assist other sections within the Bureau of Procurement & Contracting Services. Additional duties may include, but not limited to, accurately reviewing and processing MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) requisitions, assisting with bid opening at public meetings, etc. Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

•    Knowledge of procurement including purchasing, contracting, and competitive solicitation.
•    Knowledge of and ability to effectively use computers and the following applications: Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, MFMP, VBS, FACTS and OCULUS.
•    Knowledge of Chapters 112,119,120, 212, 215, 216, 283, 286, 287, 413, and 946 Florida Statutes; Chapters 60A-1 and 69I Florida Administrative Code; and CFO Memoranda.
•    Ability to review contracts and grant agreements to ensure compliance with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.
•    Ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies.
•    Ability to coordinate and work well with others to complete assignments and projects.
•    Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments while meeting deadlines and maintaining scheduled timeframes in a fast-paced environment with competing deadlines.
•    Ability to communicate effectively and accurately both verbally and in writing including use of proper grammar, spelling, and composition of the English language.
•    Ability to document, track and compile data effectively in a variety of reporting formats.
•    Ability to work independently and apply problem-solving techniques.
•    Ability to comprehend and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
•    Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
•    Ability to create job aids, tools, and other materials and train and assist employees in the use of new forms, reports, and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:
•   At least two years of verifiable related experience. Post-secondary degrees may be used as an alternative for the required years of experience on a year-for-year basis. A credential evaluation report from an approved agency must be submitted along with all foreign degrees.
•   Valid Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualifications:
•    At least one (1) year of direct experience entering agreements in the Florida Accountability Contract Tracking System (FACTS).
•    Active Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM). 
•    At least one (1) year of direct experience in procurement (MFMP, purchasing, contracting, and/or informal and formal solicitations).
•    At least one (1) year of experience working in a Florida state agency procurement office.
•    At least one (1) year of direct experience developing scope including deliverables, performance measures, and financial consequences.
•    Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint to include Excel functions and formulas and designing presentation materials.

Position of Special Trust Requirement:
This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP Directive 422, Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility. Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.
 

Pay:
The annual salary for this position will be $44,416.68.

Where You Will Work:
This position is based in Tallahassee, at the DEP Commonwealth Boulevard Carr Building.
 
Tallahassee, Florida’s Capital City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combining old world charm with a modern pace of life. Home to two major universities as well as state government, Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend. Tallahassee is a highly desirable location for both those seeking their first job or those ready to enter the next exciting chapter in their career.

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);
•    Tuition waivers;
•    Total Compensation Estimator Tool
•    And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com
 

Special Notes:                   
DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and to answer questions through the following email addresses:

HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us

HR_Recruitment@FloridaDEP.gov

An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job-related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DEP Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 245-2511. DEP requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
 

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

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.