PURCHASING AGENT - 55005228

Requisition No: 886473 Agency: Department of Transportation Working Title: PURCHASING AGENT - 55005228 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 55005228 Salary: 39,400.21 - 50,988.51 Posting Closing Date: 11/02/2026 Total Compensation Estimator Tool STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION 306 / DISTRICT CONSTRUCTION OPEN COMPETITIVE CAREER SERVICE FULL-TIME CONTACT PERSON: Amy Bowers CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 850-330-1253 Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system. To ensure honesty and transparency, all applicants must provide their own work. Unless explicitly requested, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist with qualifying questions, work samples, or interviews is strictly prohibited, and any breach of this requirement will lead to the applicant being removed from consideration. Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers. Visa sponsorship is not available. Our Mission The mission of the Florida Department of Transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state’s economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida’s environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state’s communities. Our Vision As a OneFDOT team, we serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free. The Work You Will Do: District Construction Purchasing Agent / District Construction This position will provide purchasing procurement, and administrative support for the office. It will also assist with budgets, contracts, invoices, and required reports. The Difference You Will Make: Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC: Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication. How You Will Grow: FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development. Through our agency’s learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses. Where You Will Work: FDOT District Three headquarters 1074 Hwy 90 Chipley, Fl 32428 Your Specific Responsibilities: Acquires commodities and contractual services under bid threshold through informal quote, proposal, and single source processes through the state’s eProcurement system MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) and financial management service (FMS). Acts as a P-Card "Card Holder" for the unit and acts as "Requestor" on the State E-Procurement System Program and Financial Management Service (FMS). Inputs into systems on a daily basis or as necessary to achieve compliance with purchasing rules and procedures. Obtains competitive quotes/proposals as requested, either by telephone or in writing. Receives records and unpacks a variety of store items. Checks incoming materials for quantity and quality against purchase orders and/or invoices and places them in proper storage area. Manages the Construction Training Qualification Program (CTQP) budget for District. Reviews and monitors registration documents from various training source providers. Reviews all training invoices for accuracy and timely payment in accordance with Department policy and procedures. Prepares and obtains authorized signature and distribution of: cover letters, notice to proceed work letters to contractors, notices of construction beginning and completion on State and District Construction contracts. Notifies, distributes and enters job data into PrC and Excel reports as project progresses from advertisement to completion. Prepares Monthly Status Report. Coordinates unit activities invol…

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