PURCHASING SPECIALIST - 77071345

Requisition No: 858244 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: PURCHASING SPECIALIST - 77071345

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 77071345 

Salary: 40,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 08/16/2025 

Total Compensation Estimator

FWC Office of General Services/OED

Purchasing Specialist – 77071345

$40,000.00 Annually

1875 E Orange Ave

Tallahassee, FL

Purchasing Specialist - CS 77071345

Tallahassee, Florida - $40,000.00 Annually

Our organization:

The FWC envisions a Florida where fish and wildlife are abundant and thriving in healthy and connected natural landscapes with vital working lands and waterways; where natural resources are valued and safely enjoyed by all; and wherein natural systems support vibrant human communities and a strong economy.

Our Mission: Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people.

Every organization has an identity that is forged not only by what it does, but by how it conducts itself. The values embedded in our mission and expressed in the vision of the FWC are to make quality decisions by being dynamic, science-informed, efficient, ethical, collaborative and committed to the vitality of the state and its environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• One (1) year of experience in procurement

Requirements:

Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history check (fingerprint-based) in accordance with Chapter 435, Florida Statutes.

Office hours are from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. Not eligible for Telework.

Responses to qualifying questions should be verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the profile application/resume. Information should be provided regarding any gaps in employment.

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

The Commission expects its employees to be courteous and respectful while assisting Commission customers and stakeholders, ensuring each encounter is as positive as possible. Employees should promptly resolve questions or problems relating to the Commission, its programs, and/or fish and wildlife resources. Employees should seek to gain public support for agency objectives and programs by serving Florida’s citizens in a positive and proactive manner and by listening to what the customer wants and striving to meet their needs. When appropriate, employees will explain the reasons for agency actions or decisions while communicating a consistent FWC point of view.

Responsible for following the provisions and requirements in Section 287.057, Florida Statutes.

Work at FWC is cross-functional, meaning duties may cross division/office lines. The Commission expects employees to function across FWC’s organizational structure by providing their skills and expertise wherever needed through working on teams or as directed.

This position assists the Purchasing Specialist Supervisor – SES with the daily operations of the Purchasing Section and performs the following duties:

• Solicitation - Responsible for issuing Invitations to Bid, Requests for Proposals, Invitations to Negotiate, and other solicitations, as appropriate. Provides information and support to agency staff in the solicitation process. Attend pre-bid conferences and evaluates bids/proposals for responsiveness and responsibility of vendors making submissions. Applies State Laws, Rules, and Commission Policy in the development and management of the solicitation process. Prepares and maintains required solicitation documentation.
• Procurement—Responsible for assisting in the timely and accurate processing and/or approval of purchase requisitions in the State's automated procurement system, MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP). Reviews for accuracy and compliance with Laws, Rules, and Commission policy. Responsible for serving as the My Florida Market Place (MFMP) Systems Administrator for the Commission.
• Other

• Prepare reports and data analysis.
• Assists in the development of documentation, manuals, or procedures related to the Commission's procurement practices.
• Attend training and conferences, as necessary.
• Performs other duties and special projects, as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of purchasing.

• Ability to research and analyze specifications, conditions, and regulations pertaining to bids, contracts, and/or prices.
• Ability to apply and implement rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to the purchasing process.
• Ability to put specifications, conditions, and regulations pertaining to bids, contracts, and/or prices in writing.
• Ability to maintain purchasing records.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and speaking to convey information.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Other job-related requirements for this position:

• Ability to travel for training workshops, etc. up to 3% of time

Why should I apply?

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
State of Florida employees enjoy top-tier benefits offerings including comprehensive health coverage to meet the needs of you and your family while maintaining low deductibles and low monthly out-of-pocket contributions. State employees also enjoy the option of selecting between the FRS Pension Plan and the FRS Investment Plan for retirement. As an additional benefit, state employment affords you the opportunity to take part in the tuition waiver program within the state university and community college systems.

Health Premiums $25.00- Single / $90.00- Family Biweekly

No Cost $25,000 Life Insurance

Nine Paid State Holidays, One Personal Holiday per year

4 hours Annual Leave and 4 hours Sick Leave accrued Biweekly

Retirement Plan Options

State University and College Tuition Waiver Program

On the Job Trainings

Support for family planning, including paid maternity leave, adoption benefits, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Family Supportive Work Program (FSWP), and paid leave for family and medical responsibilities for eligible employees.

Paid administrative leave for mentoring, volunteering, voting, and other reasons because we understand the importance of giving back to the community.

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The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.