TCEQ - Purchaser III

Job Description Are you an experienced Purchaser, ready for a unique opportunity to grow with an environmental state agency? Join TCEQ! We bring passion and drive to carry out our mission of protecting our state's public health and natural resources.

YOUR FUTURE TEAM

As part of TCEQ Compliance and Enforcement, you would help ensure that those we regulate comply with the state's environmental laws. See details about what we do. This position is a member of our Enforcement Division. Here's What You'll Be Doing Purchase equipment, materials, supplies and services for the division; ensure appropriate inventory of supplies are maintained in the division; research available suppliers; solicit, evaluate, and award bids; review, prepare, and administer receipts of purchases, services and compliance with purchase orders; and audit invoices for accuracy, receipt of material, and compliance with purchase orders. Reconcile division(s) purchases and ensure accuracy of accounting databases such as Uniform State Accounting System (USAS) and Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS); verify the outstanding encumbrances and initiate the appropriate methods for correcting errors or liquidating remaining funds; and work with division budget staff to ensure proper and timely use of funds. Maintain and review purchasing and procurement procedures, reports, records, and files. Review, approve, and tracks division(s) purchases; maintain spreadsheets, databases, and files to include documentation related to each purchase; review invoices to ensure sufficient funding is available, and to ensure compliance with Prompt Payment Law; and serve as liaison to the Financial Administration Division. Serve as the division Procard Site Coordinator (PSC). Ensure transactions are billed and matched with monthly Procard Statements from Financial Administration Division and all necessary documents are submitted in a timely manner when reconciling statements. Advise and train division staff regarding purchasing activities and state and agency purchasing regulations. Serve as division travel coordinator. Prepare and submit travel authorizations and travel vouchers to Financial Administration Division following agency deadlines. Train less experienced staff on travel procedures and policies. Key Qualifications Experience working with administrative policies and regulations related to purchasing, budget and/or state contracting for a state agency. Experience involving purchasing or procuring commodities, equipment, or services for a state agency. Experience working with obtaining quotes and purchasing supplies. Required Education & Experience Graduation from a standard senior high school or its equivalent plus three years of full-time experience in purchasing. OR Four years of full-time experience in administrative capacity involving purchasing experience and responsibilities. Fifteen semester hours from an accredited college or university may be substituted for six months of the required experience with a maximum substitution of four years. Administrative capacity is work where primary duties consist of performing administrative tasks of an office, excluding work such as clerical, secretarial, sales, equipment operations, and manual labor. TRANSCRIPT/ COLLEGE HOURS Or COURSE WORK See instructions on how to attach documents. A copy of your official college transcript or evaluation of foreign credentials in CAPPS is required if needed to meet the qualifications listed above. Work Schedule Standard business hours are M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Individual and work group schedule determined by the TCEQ Enforcement Division. Benefits Optional 401(k) and 457 plans Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, and optional FSA Paid day(s) off from work on national holidays and holidays that the state observes Professional development opportunities Longevity pay based on your number of years working for the state Wellness Program and Activities Onsite Nurse Practitioner in HQ Work-Life Balance

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

TCEQ will conduct a criminal history records search, driving history (if required for the job) on candidates offered employment. In compliance with ADA, if you need accommodation during the employment process, please contact HRSS for assistance at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY (MOS) CODES

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes can be found at: Please click the hyperlink under 'Occupational Category' for the respective Class Title. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Texas Commission on Environmental Quality