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Purchasing Buyer
Description of Duties
This position is responsible for the purchasing of supplies, equipment and services requisitioned by County departments, as well as the public bidding of all construction contracts and other capital projects. Purchasing Buyers must adhere to the General Municipal Law, the County Charter, regulations and established procedures of the County of Monroe. The employee reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of an Associate or Senior Purchasing Buyer or other higher-level staff member. Supervision may be exercised over clerical staff.
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 college or university with a Bachelor's degree plus two (2) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent** professional* purchasing experience, or contract monitoring, or in a clerical capacity in a government purchasing office; OR,
- Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State college or university with an Associate's degree plus four (4) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent** experience as defined in (A) above; OR,
- Six (6) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent** experience as defined in (A) above; OR
- An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B) and (C) above.
*professional experience does not include office clerical, secretarial or similar experience.
NOTE: A Master's degree in Business or Public Administration may be substituted for one (1) year of 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.
