Description

This position performs high-level administrative work in support of the law enforcement and corrections functions of the agency. This position reports to the Purchasing and Contracts Manager. The majority of duties involve reviewing purchase requests, conducting research, managing vendor relations, liaising with vendors and agency staff, market and cost analysis, administering purchasing and contract files and records, facilitating and supporting the competitive solicitation process, and assisting customers with purchasing and contract-related issue resolution. This position adheres to the agency’s core values of honesty and integrity, accountability, teamwork, trust and respect and commitment to excellence. To be successful in this position, the employee must demonstrate competency in data entry and retrieval skills, time management skills, intermediate computer skills, general communication skills (both written and oral), interpersonal skills, customer service skills, problem solving skills and accounting skills. Starting with a salary above the minimum may be considered for exceptionally well-qualified candidates.

Please visit the LCSO website at www.leoncountyso.com for additional information.  Applications must be submitted online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leoncountyso to be considered.

Requirements

Eligibility Criteria:

• High School Diploma or GED required; AND
• Bachelor’s Degree in a business or financial field; AND
• Five (5) years of professional experience performing budgeting, accounting, purchasing, contracting, or grant administration functions; OR
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job as those listed above; AND
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, and Excel) required; AND
• Purchasing, contracting, budgeting, grant, or accounting experience within a governmental environment preferred.

Necessary Special Requirements:

• Duties are performed in an office environment.
• Duties often performed sedentary at desk for long periods of time with limited walking.
• Must be able to lift, push, carry or pull a minimum of 25 lbs. independently.
• Work is generally performed during normal business hours although the incumbent may be required to work on any schedule that fulfills the needs of the position.
• Extensive use of desktop computers is required.