PURCHASING SPECIALIST - 77001047

Requisition No: 857076 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: PURCHASING SPECIALIST - 77001047

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 77001047 

Salary:  $40,000 

Posting Closing Date: 07/28/2025 

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FLORIDA FISH & WILDLIFE CONCERVATION COMMISSION

THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/GENERAL SERVICES SECTION

Purchasing Specialist – Career Service Position with Benefits

$1538.00 Biweekly, $40,000.00 Annually

1875 E Orange Ave

Tallahassee, FL

Purchasing Specialist - CS 77001047

Tallahassee, Florida - $40,000.00 Annually

Our organization:

The FWC envisions a Florida where fish and wildlife are abundant and thriving in healthy and connected natural landscapes with vital working lands and waterways; where natural resources are valued and safely enjoyed by all; and wherein natural systems support vibrant human communities and a strong economy.

Our Mission: Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people.

Every organization has an identity that is forged not only by what it does, but by how it conducts itself.  The values embedded in our mission and expressed in the vision of the FWC are to make quality decisions by being dynamic, science-informed, efficient, ethical, collaborative and committed to the vitality of the state and its environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• One year (1) employment experience working in a professional office environment performing administrative or clerical functions
• Computer proficiency includes Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Outlook.

 
Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to candidates with the following qualifications:

• One or more years of working in the State of Florida’s People First system
• One or more years of experience working with People First Talent Management
• Two years of relevant experience may be substituted for an associate degree.

Requirements:

• Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history check (fingerprint-based) in accordance with Chapter 435, Florida Statutes. 
   
• Office hours are from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. Not eligible for Telework.

• Responses to qualifying questions should be verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the profile application/resume.  Information should be provided regarding any gaps in employment.

 
Position Overview and Responsibilities:

The Commission expects its employees to be courteous and respectful while assisting Commission customers and stakeholders, ensuring each encounter is as positive as possible. Employees should promptly resolve questions or problems relating to the Commission, its programs and/or fish and wildlife resources. Employees should seek to gain public support for agency objectives and programs by serving Florida's citizens in a positive and proactive manner and by listen Ing to what the customer wants and striving to meet their needs. When appropriate, employees will explain the reasons for agency actions or decisions while communicating a consistent FWC point-of-view.

Responsible for following the provisions and requirements in Section 215.422, Florida Statutes, related to the Department of Financial Services rules and FWC's invoice processing and warrant distribution procedures.

Work at FWC is cross-functional meaning duties may cross division/office lines. The Commission expects employees to function across FWC's organizational structure by providing their skills and expertise wherever needed through work on teams or as directed.

The Purchasing Specialist is a highly responsible position within the General Services' Purchasing Office in the Contract Administration section. The Incumbent is responsible for job duties related to contracts, expenditure grants and customer service as listed below. This position requires a working knowledge in the preparation of contracts, amendments, renewals and extensions; maintaining contract files; contract management; contract reporting and closeout. This position ensures the Commission's compliance with State, Federal and Commission laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Contracts:

• Required to demonstrate knowledge of rules, statutes, regulatory authorities and Commission policies regarding contracts.
• Review and process contracts/agreements, amendments, task assignments, change orders, renewals and extensions.
• Ensure timely execution of contract documents through detailed tracking and monitoring of deadlines and actions.
• Provide contract management technical assistance on an ongoing basis for contract managers and other staff associated with contracts.
• Enter and update data into the Florida Accountability Contract Tracking System (FACTS) website.

Customer Service:

• Required to proactively identify and meet the needs of all customers both internally (and externally (e.g., citizens, vendors, recipients, other agencies).
• Expected to be prompt, responsive, solution oriented, helpful, cooperative, polite, respectful and concerned for the customer at all times.

Other:

• Assist with other sections within Purchasing on an as needed basis. Duties may Include, but are not limited to, accurately reviewing and processing MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) requisitions, formal procurements, etc.
• Attend training and conferences, as necessary.
• Perform other duties and special projects, as required.
• Assist in the development of documentation, manuals, or procedures related to the Commission's procurement practices.

 
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 Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook,

SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, and DocuSign

• Knowledge and comprehension of Chapters 112, 119, 120, 215, 216, 255, 283, 286, 287 and 413, Florida Statutes; Chapters

60A, 600, 691, Florida Administrative Code; CFO Memoranda

• Ability to develop contracts to include scope of work, deliverables, performance measures and financial consequences.

• Ability to communicate effectively and accurately verbally and in writing, including use of proper grammar, spelling and

composition of the English language.

• Ability to prioritize, organize and perform multiple work assignments while meeting deadlines and maintaining scheduled

timeframes in a fast-paced environment with competing deadlines.

• Ability to implement policies, procedures, goals and objectives.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

• Ability to coordinate and work well with others to complete assignments and projects.

• Ability to research, analyze, document and compile data effectively in a variety of reporting formats.

• Ability to create job aids, tools and other materials.

• Ability to train and assist employees in the use of new forms, reports and procedures

• Ability to work independently and with others on a team.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
State of Florida employees enjoy top-tier benefits offerings including comprehensive health coverage to meet the needs of you and your family while maintaining low deductibles and low monthly out-of-pocket contributions. State employees also enjoy the option of selecting between the FRS Pension Plan and the FRS Investment Plan for retirement.  As an additional benefit, state employment affords you the opportunity to take part in the tuition waiver program within the state university and community college systems.

Health Premiums $25.00- Single / $90.00- Family Biweekly

No Cost $25,000 Life Insurance

Nine Paid State Holidays, One Personal Holiday per year

4 hours Annual Leave and 4 hours Sick Leave accrued Biweekly

Retirement Plan Options

State University and College Tuition Waiver Program

On the Job Trainings

Support for family planning, including paid maternity leave, adoption benefits, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Family Supportive Work Program (FSWP), and paid leave for family and medical responsibilities for eligible employees.

Paid administrative leave for mentoring, volunteering, voting, and other reasons because we understand the importance of giving back to the community.

For a more complete list of benefits, visit https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/.

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.