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Buyer Trainee
Description of Duties
This is a one year trainee position in which the incumbent learns and assists in the procurement of commodities for a municipality or school district on the job. Under close supervision, the Buyer Trainee assists in selecting vendors and soliciting quotations, requisitioning supplies and equipment, securing and reviewing bids and related purchasing activities. After serving a successful one year traineeship, incumbents are promoted to the position of Buyer without further competitive examination. Incumbents who do not successfully complete the one year traineeship will be removed from the Buyer Trainee position. The employee reports directly to and works under direct supervision from a higher level staff member.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements on or before the date of the written exam:
Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma plus EITHER:
- Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate's degree plus two (2) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent** experience in a professional* or clerical capacity in a purchasing office setting, or professional* experience as a Buyer or similar purchasing position;
- Four (4) years of experience as defined in (A) above; OR,
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B) above.
*professional experience, for the purposes of these minimum qualifications, does not include clerical, secretarial, maintenance, or similar experience.
Anticipated Eligibility – Age and Educational Requirements:
According to Civil Service Law, section 54 which became effective September 4, 2024, applicants who are within 12 months of meeting the minimum age or attaining the minimum educational requirements following the date of examination, may take the civil service exam, but will be restricted from certification until such a time that the minimum age or educational requirements are met. Candidates will be required to provide proof of qualifying education and/or age within 12 months of exam date in order to be eligible for appointment from a certified list.
Special Requirements:
If you are appointed, you will be required to have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate your capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.
