Purchaser - Buyer 1

Working Title: Purchaser

Job Class: Buyer 1

Agency: Public Safety Dept

• Job ID : 76799

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers and DPS employees eligible to bid (permanent, classified employees in the same job and class). Eligible bidders should apply through self-service and confirm their bid by emailing Madi Markgraf by 05/23/2024.

• Date Posted : 05/17/2024

• Closing Date : 05/30/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Public Safety Dept / Public Safety-MAPE

• Division/Unit : Criminal Apprehension / BCA Professional Services

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $22.61 - $32.71 / hourly; $47,209 - $68,298 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (~~~/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position is telework eligible up to two (2) days per week.

This position has the primary responsibility within BCA for purchasing equipment, supplies, and services in accordance with established State of Minnesota policies, procedures, guidelines, and sound fiscal practices. Perform data entry and maintain current and accurate records in the Statewide Integrated Financial Tool (SWIFT) procurement, vendor, and asset modules. This position is responsible for maintaining record of the BCA property (fixed/capital assets and sensitive items) so that state owned property is effectively and accurately accounted for and the division complies with the state and agency policies and requirements.

BCA is a mission-driven state law enforcement agency with a great work culture. This position is joining a team of professionals that support all divisions within the BCA.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Two years* of advanced administrative support, paraprofessional, or advanced technical experience in a procurement, purchasing, and/or vendor management.

2. Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint.

3. Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

*A bachelor's degree in accounting, business management, finance, procurement, or closely related field may substitute for one year of experience. An associate's degree may substitute for 6 months of experience.

Applicants that meet the above minimum qualifications will be further evaluated on the following

• Communication skills to explain procedures and instructions in plain language.

• Organizational skills to multi-task, prioritize work, and track details relevant to procurement.

• Skills in accounting and math to accurately prepare and process financial transactions.

• Human relation skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Knowledge of Minnesota State statutes, policies, and procedures.

2. Experience with the Statewide Integrated Financial Tools (SWIFT), or other comparable large private or governmental accounting system with purchasing functionality, or proficiency with a purchasing system.

3. Authority for Local Purchase (ALP) at $25,000 level.

4. Degree in accounting, business management, finance, procurement, or closely related field.

Physical Requirements

Requires occasionally moving and transporting such articles as file boxes and heavy hand tools or heavier materials with help from others and moving and transporting light objects frequently. Even though the weights being moved and transported may be a negligible amount, a job in this category may require positioning self to move to a significant degree or may involve maintaining a stationary position for extended periods.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following

It is the policy of the Department of Public Safety that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment, includes the following components:

1. Criminal history

2. Reference check

3. Fingerprinting (MNJIS)

4. Drug screen

The BCA will not sponsor applicants with work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at ~~~ or email ~~~ . Please indicate what assistance is needed.