PURCHASING AGENT III - 64049221

Requisition No: 853388 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: PURCHASING AGENT III - 64049221

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64049221 

Salary:  $37,923.80 - $41,716.17 

Posting Closing Date: 05/28/2025 

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH – HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY

Administration Services - Purchasing Agent III

1105 E. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa FL 33602

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health - Hillsborough County.  If you're looking to build a great career in public health - you've come to the right place.  Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida. We hope you decide to join this team and make the Florida Department of Health - Hillsborough County your employer of choice.

The Department of Health’s mission is to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts.

The Florida Department of Health is responsible for the health and safety of all citizens and visitors to the state. As a public health agency, the Florida Department of Health must monitor the health status of Floridians, diagnose and investigate health problems, and mobilize local communities to address health-related issues. The Florida Department of Health develops policies and plans that support health goals, enforce laws and regulations that protect the health of all residents and visitors, and link people to needed health care services. The Florida Department of Health also provides specialized assistance to pregnant women, infants, and children with special health care needs, regulates health care practitioners, and provides medical disability determinations.

Purchasing Agent III

This is an administrative position within the General Services Office that works under the supervision of the General Services Manager of the Florida Department of Health-Hillsborough County (FDOH-HC). The incumbent is responsible for the procurement of commodities and services in accordance with Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, state purchasing laws, policies and procedures. The incumbent will serve as the local P-Card Administrator and handle all p-card related functions. The incumbent will also work with internal customers and external state approved vendors. Strong communication skills are a must, as this position is required to provide purchasing/p-card information, train users in the state procurement system, answer questions and explain laws and policies. Applicants should be detail-oriented and able to multi-task.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Serving internal customers and external vendors directly via email, phone, or face-to-face.
• Reviewing purchase requisitions in the state purchasing system, MyFloridaMarketplace. (MFMP)
• Analyzing pricing information to make a recommended award.
• Applying appropriate purchasing methods for seeking quotes and recommended awards.
• Maintain all p-card profiles.
• Review all p-card transactions for all cardholders, daily.
• Audit p-card files for purchasing procedures, Florida Statutes and protocols.
• Training customers on state procurement system. (MFMP)
• Training customers on use of state procurement card. (P-Card)
• Provide workshops/presentations to current users of MFMP and P-Card.
• Conducts site visits to support customers in outlying Health Department buildings and clinics.
• Assisting vendors and accounting department with questions or problems concerning invoices.
• Maintaining annual agreements with vendors.
• Assisting Contract Administrator and Purchasing Specialist by providing administrative/technical support on all Invitations to Bid (ITBS’s) and Request for Proposals (RFP’s).
• Will maintain contract management certification.
• Attending professional development trainings and meetings as needed.
• Seek out new ways to improve efficiency of operation.
• Ensure customer service commitment is maintained at all times.
• Seek out ways to improve customer satisfaction.
• Maintaining contract management certification.
• Serving as back-up to the Purchasing Specialist and Contract Administrator.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with customers and vendors.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to research and analyze specifications pertaining to bids, contracts and/or pricing.
• Ability to apply and implement rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to the purchasing process.
• Ability to maintain purchasing records.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• 2 years of state purchasing experience.
• 2 years of MFMP-AOD experience.
• 2 years of P-card experience.

• 2 years of customer service experience.
• 2 years of computer experience.
• 2 years of training experience.
• A valid Florida Drivers’ license.

Preferred:

• Certified State of Florida Contract Manager

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:

1105 E. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL 33602

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.    

If there are any problems applying online, please call People First Staffing Administration: (877) 562-7287.

Service Center hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., ET. TTY users, call (866) 221-0268.

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.