Description
Application Deadline: 04/04/2024 by 5:00pm EST.
To Apply: to view the complete job information and to apply, visit our employment website listed. Applications are only accepted online through the City of Charlottesville employment page and must be submitted prior to the listed closing date and time.
The Buyer II position performs procurements that range in complexity and provides professional and technical support for the Procurement Division.
Work involves a considerable degree of individual responsibility and the exercise of independent judgment related to the procurement of a wide variety of goods, non-professional and professional services and construction; and does related work as required.
Work is accomplished in accordance with federal, state, and local law such as the Virginia Public Procurement Act, City Code, grants, and other applicable law.
For Charlottesville Area Transit, conduct procurements in accordance with the Federal Transit Administration requirements and other applicable law.
Work is performed under the general supervision of the Buyer III and/or the Division Manager. The preferred hiring amount for this position is between $47,840.00 - $57,532.80 Annually. Starting offer is based on applicable education, experience, and internal equity.
This is a full-time, exempt, position which provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, City's retirement options, gym membership reimbursement (up to $34 a month), tuition reimbursement (up to $3,000 per fiscal year), and continuing education/training opportunities.
For a general summary of benefits offered by the City, please click the 'benefits' tab on this posting, or visit https://www.charlottesville.gov/1047/Employee-Benefits
The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS, however, the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and there are certain provisions that must be met.
For questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement, please contact the City's Benefits Administrator at 434-970-3462. The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Values Diversity at All Levels of its Workforce.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions, Contracts Management or related field.
Minimum of two years of experience related to professional procurement and/or purchasing, preferably in local government.
Must be certified as a Virginia Contracting Officer, Certified Professional Public Buyer, Certified Professional Procurement Officer or other professional procurement certification within 2 years of employment start date.
Application Process
To Apply: to view the complete job information and to apply, visit our employment website listed.
Applications are only accepted online through the City of Charlottesville employment page and must be submitted prior to the listed closing date and time. Use the following link to submit an online application: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/charlottesville/jobs/4427734/buyer-ii
Contact Info
Name: Human Resources