Purchaser IV – V (Wildlife Division Purchaser)

Kate on Conservation; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is seeking a Purchaser IV or Purchaser V to perform highly complex or advanced procurement duties. Responsibilities include planning, drafting specifications, preparing procurement documents, and maintaining meticulous records in compliance with Texas procurement guidelines.

Candidates must meet licensure requirements for CTCD and CTCM and possess CAPPS familiarity. The role offers opportunities to work under limited supervision, with emphasis on initiative

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business/public administration or related field.
• Three years of public purchasing experience for Purchaser IV.
• Four years of public purchasing experience for Purchaser V.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and prepare specifications for purchasing commodities and services.
• Prepare procurement documents and maintain detailed records of items purchased, received, prepared, and issued.
• Demonstrate knowledge of state procurement policies and CAPPS-based systems.

Skills

Purchasing knowledge

Contract management

Negotiation

Data analysis

Communication skills

Record keeping

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Public Admin

Tools

CAPPS

MS Office

Job description

Under direction of the Purchasing and Contracting Team Lead, this position is responsible for highly complex (Purchaser IV) or advanced (Purchaser V) senior-level purchasing and procurement work.Work involves planning, organizing, coordinating, and preparing specifications for purchasing commodities and services; preparing procurement documents; and overseeing the maintenance of detailed records of items purchased, received, prepared, and issued. Complies with all statewide procurement guidelines administered by the Texas Comptroller’s office. Works under limited (Purchaser IV) or minimal (Purchaser V) supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division and Branch rules, regulations and procedures.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree and major course work in business or public administration or related field.

Experience

Purchaser IV

Three years of experience in public purchasing and procurement of goods and services.

One year of experience in developing and processing moderately complex solicitations and specifications.

NOTE: Experience may have occurred concurrently.

Purchaser V

Four years of experience in public purchasing and procurement of goods and services at a State of Texas agency.

Two years of experience in moderately complex solicitations and specification writing.

Work experience using Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS).

NOTE: Experience may have occurred concurrently.

Licensure

Purchaser IV

Must possess or be able to obtain, within six months of employment, a Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) issued by the Texas Comptroller Office of Public Accounts.

Must possess or be able to obtain a Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) issued by the Texas Comptroller Office of Public Accounts.

NOTE: Retention of position is contingent on maintaining required license and certification.

Purchaser V

Must possess a Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) issued by the Texas Comptroller Office of Public Accounts.

Must possess a Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) issued by the Texas Comptroller Office of Public Accounts.

NOTE: Retention of position is contingent on maintaining required license and certification.

ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTIONS

Education

One additional year of directly relevant experience in public purchasing and procurement of goods and services may substitute for thirty semester hours of the required education up to a maximum substitution of 120 semester hours.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration or closely related field.

Experience

Three years of experience in public sector contracts or procurement.

Experience in using statewide Term Contracts, TXMAS contracts, Open Market processes, the CMBL, and familiarity with the Texas statewide purchasing system.

Experience with managing government credit card accounts.

Experience with State of Texas policies and procedures related to purchasing and contracting.

Experience in purchasing and/or contracting goods and services at a Texas state agency, college or university, or local unit of government.

Experience in CAPPS Financial.

Purchaser IV: Three years of experience in developing and processing moderately complex solicitations and specifications.

Purchaser V: Four years of experience in developing and processing moderately complex solicitations and specifications.

Licensure

Current Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) certification issued by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accountants.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Purchaser IV

Knowledge of purchasing and procurement methods and procedures, of state procurement principles and practices.

Knowledge of the State contracting, purchasing and procurement policies and procedures as published in the Texas Procurement Manual and the Texas Contract Management Guide.

Knowledge of laws governing state purchasing and contracting regulations.

Knowledge of developing specifications, solicitation and negotiating and awarding contracts.

Knowledge of applicable local, state, or federal rules, regulations, and policies, as well as related legislative and legal practices and procedures, relating to procurement and contract administration.

Knowledge of office practices and general administrative procedures.

Knowledge of record keeping and records management.

Knowledge of commodities, services, and supply sources.

Purchaser V

Knowledge of a Purchaser IV, Plus.

Knowledge of pertinent governmental practices related to public procurement and contracting.

Knowledge of Federal grant programs that support the activities of TPWD Wildlife Division.

Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices.

Purchaser IV

Skill in using MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Skill in effective verbal and written communication.

Skill in using personal computers.

Skill in providing quality customer service in a courteous and professional manner.

Skill in effectively managing daily workload responsibilities to timely meet division and agency goals.

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective work relationships with co-workers and work-related contacts.

Skill in writing, editing and report writing techniques.

Skill in record keeping, records management, and accurate data entry into relational databases or spreadsheets.

Skill in meeting deadlines.

Skill in training others.

Skill in handling multiple projects simultaneously.

Skill in planning, assigning and/or reviewing the work of others.

Purchaser V

Skill of a Purchaser IV, Plus.

Skill in effective interaction with staff at all levels of the department and other state agencies and organizations.

Skill in interpreting and applying local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations.

Purchaser IV

Ability to evaluate bids.

Ability to evaluate fiscal data for reasonableness, necessity and conformity with contract requirements.

Ability to negotiate features of a contract.

Ability to convey information in a clear and concise manner.

Ability to analyze data and use ad-hoc database query tools.

Ability to maintain flexibility and work with frequent interruptions and multiple changing priorities.

Ability to effectively manage a fast-paced work environment without compromising accuracy.

Ability to act in the best interests of the agency, maintain confidentiality and continually strive to improve self and job performance (Professional Conduct and Development).

Ability to prepare complex written correspondence, reports, studies, forms and documents.

Ability to exercise sound judgment when making critical decisions.

Ability to analyze complex information and develop plans to address identified issues.

Ability to effectively demonstrate negotiation and facilitation skills.

Ability to demonstrate a high level of integrity, strong work ethic, and commitment to meeting deadlines.

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Ability to act in the best interests of the agency and demonstrate a high level of integrity and strong work ethic.

Ability to work as a member of a team.

Ability to work under stressful conditions.

Ability to perform manual labor, including lifting supplies and materials up to 15 lbs.

Ability to conduct work activities in accordance with TPWD safety program.

Ability to work under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Purchaser V

Ability of a Purchaser IV, Plus.

Ability to prepare concise reports and briefings.

Ability to evaluate policies and procedures.

Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.

Ability to provide guidance and assistance to wildlife purchasers and/or field staff.

Ability to work under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Required to work from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Required to work on holidays, weekends and hours other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. as necessary.

Required to work overtime as necessary.

Required to perform manual labor including, lifting supplies and materials up to 15 lbs.

May be required to operate a State vehicle.

Required to travel 10% with possible overnight stays.

Non-smoking environment in State buildings and vehicles.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

Texas Parks and Wildlife offers a variety of benefits for employees such as generous paid time off, group insurance, retirement and pension, and frequent training and staff development opportunities. Other benefits include longevity pay, merit pay, deferred compensation, flexible benefit plans, 401K/457 retirement plans, direct deposit, staggered work hours, Employee Assistance Program and a Return-to-Work Program.For new employees or rehires, health insurance is available on the 1st of the following month after a 60-day waiting period.

TPWD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER