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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 08/25/15

Applications Due09/09/15

Vacancy ID23207

NY HELPNo

AgencyGeneral Services, Office of

TitlePurchasing Agent

Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $52293 to $66494 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address Empire State Plaza

Corning Tower

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12242

Minimum Qualifications Employees who have permanent status in the posted title and are interested in reassignment OR employees who meet the qualifications stated below are encouraged to respond to this posting.

70.1 Transfer:
One year of permanent competitive or 55b/c service in the title of Head Clerk Purchase or Thruway Purchasing Officer.

Duties Description • Knowledge of NYS Finance Law and Office of Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) guidelines regarding purchasing of goods and services.
• Proficiency determining the proper method of procurement and assist various program units with purchases.
• Purchase of goods and services while adhering to NYS finance law and OSC guide lines and goals.
• Prepare, review and assist with purchase specifications, terms and conditions.
• Review and initiate purchase requests to ensure conformance with appropriate rules, regulation and agency procedures and policies.
• Review and approve purchase card transactions.
• Verify pricing and terms of purchases.
• Evaluate quotes and purchase bids.
• Monitor contracts and purchases for payment compliance.
• Assess various purchases to ensure compliance with all rules, regulations, agency policy and goals.
• Review and issue monthly billings to tenant agencies for alteration projects.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision and ability to effectively supervise.
• Act as liaison with various OGS programs, vendors and other agencies.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Jayne Keneston

Telephone 518-473-5282

Fax 518-486-1631

Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM

40th Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit cover letter along with a clear and concise resume detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as listed in Specifics and indicate the Vacancy ID number for which you are applying.

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