Procurement Officer I MVE

A position in the Missouri Department of Corrections is more than a job. It's a calling. Corrections employees transform lives, equipping Missourians in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities, inside and outside our walls. More than 95 percent of people who enter the prison system ultimately are released. We want to make sure they’re good neighbors.

We offer great benefits!Missouri State Employee Retirement System / Deferred compensation plan / Health insurance (medical, vision, dental for employees and family) / Paid life insurance / Long-term disability insurance / Cafeteria plan / Paid holidays / 10 hours annual leave per month / 10 hours sick leave per month / Uniforms provided when required / Pre-service and in-service training / Access to credit union / Direct deposit of paycheck (required) / Employee health, wellness and safety initiatives / MOST 529 College Savings Program. The Missouri Department of Corrections is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Assumes responsibility for the procurement of assigned commodity/service areas in a state agency; or for the procurement activities in a state facility or institution; makes direct purchases of supplies within limits allowed by state regulations; contacts local sources of supply; obtains price quotations; selects vendors

Receives, approves, and consolidates internal requisitions for materials/supplies/equipment; contacts sources of supply to obtain physical specifications/price quotations; submits completed requisitions to the Division of Purchasing and Materials Management; establishes/assists the Division of Purchasing and Materials Management in establishing service contracts; aids program/facility staff in formulating scopes of work

Consults with Division of Purchasing and Materials Management staff, program/facility staff, and vendors to clarify contract related issues; participates in bid evaluations; awards/recommends the awarding of service contracts; maintains records of funds expended and encumbered on the basis of periodic accounting reports; checks internal requisitions to insure funds are sufficient to cover the estimated cost of the requested purchase

Provides supervisors/administrative staff with prices and related information as an aid in estimating budgetary requirements for procurement; prepares material substantiating the annual budget request as it relates to procurement; confers with supervisors/administrative staff regarding procurement and fiscal matters; assists them in preparation of specifications for supplies/equipment/materials; explains rules/ regulations/procedures regarding the purchase of commodities and/or services to agency staff involved in procurement

Minimum Qualifications:

Six or more years of technical or professional experience in procurement, accounting, or closely related fiscal management activities

(Earned credit hours from an accredited college or university, that includes earned credit hours in accounting, or public/business administration, may substitute for up to four years of the required experience at a rate of 30 credit hours for one year - a minimum of two years of experience is required)

All requested documents MUST be received by the closing date listed.

Contingent upon your position, you may also be eligible to receive:

• A $2.00 per hour shift differential if you are assigned to a shift that begins on or between 12:00pm (noon) and 5:00am and are employed at a 24/7 congregate care facility (i.e. institution, transition center, supervision center, or command center).
• A $0.75 per hour maximum security stipend if you work full-time at a qualifying facility.
• A $1.00 per hour restrictive housing stipend if you are assigned a regular post within a restrict housing/segregation unit at any facility.

The Department of Corrections currently offers a guaranteed 1% pay increase for every two years of continuous service up to 20 years!

The Missouri Department of Corrections is proud to have a tradition of promotion from within for employees looking for and seeking distinctive career paths. As you work for the department, we invite you to consider your goals and make choices to actively head toward them. We seek to recognize employees who serve with distinction.

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