PURCHASING AGENT II - 64058691

Requisition No: 884903 Agency: Department of Health Working Title: PURCHASING AGENT II - 64058691 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 64058691 Salary: $39,500 - $40,000 annually Posting Closing Date: 10/16/2026 Total Compensation Estimator Tool This is an internal promotional opportunity only. Only current DOH employees will be considered. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH PURCHASING AGENT II Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Polk County. If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place. Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida. We hope you decide to join our team! Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview. The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Polk County in its mission to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts and its vision to be the Healthiest State in the Nation. Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness and Excellence in all aspects of their work. Your Specific Responsibilities: This position is assigned to the Administrative Services Division, General Services Unit, under the supervision of the General Services Specialist. The General Services Section is responsible for Purchasing, Agency Mail Room, and Courier Services. This position requires ability to use independent judgment in setting priorities, coordinating work, and handling multiple responsibilities. The incumbent in this position will review and process requisitions submitted to the Purchasing Department through MFMP. Review for accuracy and completeness in accordance with Florida Department of Health (FDOH), Florida Department of Management and Services (DMS) and Department of Financial Services (DFS) guidelines. Ensure to request quote(s) and expedite requisitions on a wide variety of commodities and services. Negotiate with vendors for the best possible price. Resolves complaints with purchase orders and/or credit card purchases. Ensure requisitions, purchase orders, bids/contracts, and reports conform with Florida Statutes and FDOH policies/regulations. Maintains vendor contracts/price quotations and issues purchase orders in accordance with FDOH, DMS and DFS policies/regulations. Oversees administration of My Florida Marketplace in Polk and Hardee. Provide users with technical assistance with MFMP as needed. Research and resolves complaints related to purchases when needed. The incumbent in this position will be the main contact for processing request for cell phone and Air card new and established accounts through the State Contract with Verizon for FDOH-Polk. Incumbent will ensure that all requests for new or established mobile device services are processed appropriately by providing the required information to the requester and assist them in establishing the account. Incumbent will ensure that employees requesting new account will take the Mobile Device bill Certification Training in the Train System before the account can be established to be in compliant with Tallahassee Policy on mobile device account. Ensure that all forms ((DH 6504, DH1954 and LOA) are completed correctly for adding, changing and/or deleting a cell phone or air card from FDOH-Polk Verizon Wireless account. Ensure to email completed forms to the appropriate department for processing (Local IT and Tallahassee mobile phone account manager Faye Zackery). Process all Hardee County Health Department Verizon Wireless cell phones and internet air cards requests. Ensure staff requesting new mobile device service complete all appropriate trainings in the Train system before opening new mobile device account. Acts as a liaison between Tallahassee mobile devices …

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