Purchasing Officer II

Advertisement Closes 10/4/2026 (11:59 PM ET) req81458 Purchasing Officer II Pay Grade 12 Salary $2,976.04 - $4,464.04 Monthly Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency Tourism, Arts, & Heritage Cabinet | Kentucky Department of Parks Location 500 Mero Street, 5th Floor Frankfort, KY 40601 USA Description Come for a job. Stay for a Career. Make a difference for a lifetime! If you are interested in a challenging yet rewarding career, where you can work in a positive work-family environment, and be part of a fun-loving team, we would love to review your application for Purchasing Officer II. The Department of Parks is seeking to fill this position in the Purchasing Division. Purchasing Officer II responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Receive requests to purchase goods and non-professional services that are within the Department of Parks small purchasing authority. Create Purchase Orders (PO) or Delivery Orders (DO) in eMARS, and forward approved PO / DO to the vendor for processing. Develop and issue Request for Quotation (RFQ) to vendors. Publicly announces the RFQ by posting on the Commonwealth’s eProcurement website. Obtain quotes from potential vendors and evaluate the responses received. Based on evaluation, awards contracts for goods and/or non-professional services. Serve as agency liaison for price contracts with the Finance and Administration Cabinet by evaluating performance of vendors and issuing performance evaluation requisitions for renewal of the contract. When contract expires creates requisition with data. Monitor purchases made for conformation with the Model Procurement Code by verifying goods and/or service received and route for payment. Parks offers great benefits for full-time employees: Prepare and submit requests for printing. Preferred Skills include: eMARS experience Computer literacy Perform Under Pressure Ability to create and develop relationships with internal and external customers Communication skills Organizational skills Attention to detail Work well in team environment Time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work A 37.5-hour work week Paid time off (sick and vacation) plus paid holidays Overtime and compensatory time Affordable health insurance with optional Health Reimbursement Account Life insurance Retirement Wellness incentives program Training and career development opportunities; paid continuing education Optional Deferred Compensation program (401K) Employee discounts Complimentary state park visits for you and your family! Minimum Requirements EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Two years of purchasing experience. Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Experience in purchasing will substitute for the required college on a year for year basis. Certification with the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing as a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) will substitute for one year of the college requirement OR certification as a Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) will substitute for two years of the college requirement. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE Working Conditions Physical activities and working conditions consistent with office setting. Probationary Period This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111 If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Jamie Bailey at jamie.bailey@ky.gov or 502.226.0244. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

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