Buyer - Purchasing - Full Time

Purchasing Agent I The mission of the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet (EEC) is to improve the quality of life for allKentuckians by protecting our land, air, and water resources by utilizing our natural resources in anenvironmentally conscientious manner. We do this by helping families connect with nature and preserving theCommonwealth’s natural heritage; and by supporting innovative, resilient, and sustainable energy solutionsthat together bring economic benefit to the Commonwealth.

If you are looking for a positive work environment and a career where you can make a difference in theenvironment we live in, then EEC is the cabinet for you. For more information on what our cabinet has tooffer, check out our YouTube page and our Careers page

By joining the Division of Waste Management, Program Planning and Administration Branch, ProjectAdministration Section as a Purchasing Agent I in Franklin County, you will have the opportunity oversee andprovide technical assistance to purchasing staff for the Division.

Holders of the Purchasing Agent I position will complete tasks such as:

Oversee and provide technical assistance to purchasing staff in the procurement of goods and non-professional services.

Provide oversight to staff on Division of Waste Management (DWM) procurement issues, establish, review, andmonitor contracts and make payments for goods and services in eMARS for the Division, and work closely withvarious Cabinet and procurement staff.

Process CR, PRC, GAX, GAX2, ITI, ITA, FA, DO, RFQ, PON2, PO, and SPR1 transactions in eMARS accurately andin a timely manner while assisting with budget preparation, monitoring expenditures, and ensuring compliancewith agency budget requirements.

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Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency Energy & Environment Cabinet | Dept for Environmental Protection

Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Four years of purchasing experience.

Additional experience in purchasing, administrative, accounting, procurement or a related field will substitute for the required college on a year-for-year basis. Certification as a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) from the Universal Public Certification Council will substitute for one year of the required education. Certification as a NIGP Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP), or Certification as a Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) from the Universal Public Certification Council, or Certification as a Certified Grants Management Specialist (CGMS) from the National Grants Management Association will substitute for two years of the required education.

Working Conditions Incumbents working in this job title perform duties in an office setting.