SENIOR PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST (TRANSPORTATION & MOBILITY)

Description

The City of Fort Lauderdale is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to lead the Transportation and Mobility (TAM) Department procurement efforts. The Transportation and Mobility Department includes Parking Services, Transportation Services, Transportation Planning, and Project Management Divisions which procures goods, services, and deals with a variety of construction and development projects.

The ideal candidate, through exceptional communication and organizational skills, will actively participate in the development and selection of supply sources by providing accurate and prompt market intelligence. This position reports to the City’s Procurement Division, but the selected candidate will coordinate with TAM staff on a daily basis, and it’s anticipated that the selected candidate will work at the Transportation & Mobility building. The ideal candidate would also perform large volume purchasing of construction projects utilizing design/bid/ build, Design Build, Construction Management at Risk and CCNA related solicitations. Experience in various other goods and services procurement is also preferred. Experience should include activities with a governmental agency or large business procuring a variety and volume of items. This is professional and responsible administrative work involving more complex large volume purchasing of goods, services, equipment and/or construction material, in compliance with laws and statutes. The employee works under general supervision and exercises considerable initiative and independent judgment in planning, scheduling and administering projects.

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Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business, Finance, Public Administration, or related field.
• Must possess at least two (2) years of progressive experience in purchasing. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Preferences:

• Certification as a Certified Public Professional Buyer (CPPB) or Purchasing professional certification
• Knowledge of public procurement laws, ordinances, practices and techniques
• Two (2) or more years of procurement experience in a governmental entity

Application Process

Depending on the number of applicants and the quality of their education and experience, the examination may consist of one or more of the following tests: Evaluation of Training and Experience, Oral Interview, Written Examination, or other assessment method.

Applicants must attain a minimum score of 70 in each part of the examination in order to qualify. An eligible veteran who enters an open-competitive examination shall receive preference points added to the total passing score earned in the examination as provided for in the Florida Statutes. To obtain veteran's preference, candidates MUST submit a copy of separation papers and the City of Fort Lauderdale's veteran's preference claim form (J-204). Agency City of Fort Lauderdale Address Tower Building - 101 NE 3rd Ave Department of Human Resources - 16th Floor Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301 Phone 19548285300 Website http://www.fortlauderdale.gov

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