Tceq - Purchaser Iii

Are you an experienced Purchaser, ready for a unique opportunity to grow with an environmental state agency?

Join TCEQ! We bring passion and drive to carry out our mission of protecting our state’s public health and natural resources.

YOUR FUTURE TEAM

As part of the Office of the Executive Director, you would support management of the agency's day-to-day operations. See details about what we do.

This position is a member of our External Relations Division.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Purchase goods and services for the External Relations Division (ERD) and the Executive Office of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
• Purchase equipment, materials, supplies and services for the division; review, prepare, and administer receipts of purchases and payments; and audit invoices and checks for accuracy, receipt of material, and compliance with purchase orders.
• Research available suppliers; solicit, evaluate, and award bids.
• Serve as back-up for purchases of goods and services for the seminar account.
• Assist with training and advise ERD, the Executive Office and division staff on purchasing activities and state and agency regulations.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with State of Texas purchasing and purchasing rules and regulations.
• Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD) and/or Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM).
• Experience working with:
  • Obtaining quotes
  • Purchasing technical equipment and/or
  • Purchasing supplies
  • Purchasing subscriptions and software
• Experience working with:
  • Spreadsheets
  • Accounting systems, including USAS, CAPPS, Smartbuy Program and/or
  • Databases
• Experience answering multi-line telephone, screening telephone calls and providing information to callers.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Graduation from a standard senior high school or its equivalent plus three years of full-time experience in purchasing.

OR

Four years of full-time experience in administrative capacity* involving purchasing experience and responsibilities.

Work Schedule

Standard business hours are M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Individual and work group schedule determined by the TCEQ External Relations Division.

BENEFITS

• Optional 401(k) and 457 plans
• Insurance: Health, Vision, Dental, and optional FSA
• Paid day(s) off from work on national holidays and holidays that the state observes
• Professional development opportunities
• Longevity pay based on your number of years working for the state
• Wellness Program and Activities
• Onsite Nurse Practitioner in HQ
• Work-Life Balance

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

TCEQ will conduct a criminal history records search, driving history (if required for the job) on candidates offered employment.

In compliance with ADA, if you need any special accommodations during the employment process, please contact HRSS for assistance at (512) 239-0102.

MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTY (MOS) CODES

Military Occupational Specialty (MOS) codes can be found at: https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/. Please click the hyperlink under ‘Occupational Category’ for the respective Class Title.

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is an Equal Opportunity Employer.