Purchasing Agent I

Salary: $60,478.00 - $84,669.00 Annually
Location : New Port Richey, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 13899-0426
Department: Purchasing
Division: Purchasing
Opening Date: 04/03/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Salary Range: $60,478.00 - $84,669.00
Pay Grade: P41 (Exempt position)
Salary Disclosure: Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.


General Description
JOIN OUR TEAM AS A PURCHASING AGENT I!

The Purchasing Agent I role carries significant responsibility for executing technical procurements in accordance with established policies, practices, methods, and procedures. The role involves managing specialized purchasing activities across a broad spectrum of materials, equipment, supplies, services, construction projects, and professional services.

Essential Job Functions


Writes, prepares and negotiates complex contracts with vendors and contractors which are in the best interest of the County. Monitors and evaluates contracting vendors performance to ensure compliance with contracts/agreement and law. Coordinates procurement of mainly construction projects, but, also a variety of supplies, services, materials and equipment for County departments within policy guidelines and in conformance with applicable statutes, ordinances and regulations. Reviews and finalizes specifications for bid document incorporation; attends pre-bids, bid openings, reviews, tabulates and analyzes bids; reviews bids with department personnel to determine the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Maintains contract documentation for those solicitations and contracts assigned to this position i.e., bonding, insurance certification, licensing, etc. Interfaces with other purchasing operations as necessary to provide a cohesive procurement system. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of procurement practices and procedures either public or private including vendor and source identification, pricing methods, bid preparation, contracts and pricing agreements.
• Ability to exercise independent and impartial judgment recommendations and decisions.
• Ability to analyze a variety of purchasing problems, to make sound recommendations as to their solutions and to prepare working procedures.
• Ability to interpret contractual language, particularly relative to construction contracts.
• Ability to prepare and/or review bid documents and responses for compliance with policies, procedures, conditions and regulations.

Minimum Requirements
PHYSICAL SKILLS: Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited college or university, with a Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or public administration or related field is required and two (2) years' of experience in procurement OR an Associate degree and four (4) years' in procurement is required. Proficient using a computer word processing, spreadsheet and presentation programs including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint is required. Government procurement experience is preferred.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida driver's license. Current or previous certification as a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO), Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.), or closely related certification is desired.

ADA STATEMENT: A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the American's with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., chapter SSA-7 Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicant.

PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP WORKPLACES FOR 2021


Benefits include:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Paid holidays
• Group insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Deferred compensation
• Medical leave pool
• Annual medical leave buy-back
• Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.

Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions.
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I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.

• Acknowledge
• Decline

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Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee?

• Yes
• No

03


Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education?

• GED
• High School
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the above

04


Which best describes the years of experience you have in procurement?

• Ten or more years of experience
• Nine years but less than ten
• Eight years but less than nine
• Seven years but less than eight
• Six years but less than seven
• Five years but less than six
• Four years but less than five
• Three years but less than four
• Two years but less than three
• One year but less than two
• Less than one year of experience

05


Are you proficient in using a computer word processing, spreadsheet and presentation programs including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint?

• Yes
• No

06


Do you have Government procurement experience?

• Yes
• No

07


Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire?

• Yes
• No

08


Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran? (SUPPORTING DOCUMENTION IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION OR NEXT BUSINESS DAY).

• Yes
• No

09


Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Note: If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.

• Yes
• No

10


Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 6 months?

• Yes
• No

11


I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC.

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• Declined

12


Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less)
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If a Pasco County employee referred you, please provide the name of the employee. If none, write N/A.
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