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This position serves as a Purchasing Agent for the Department of Health and Human Resources/Bureau for Public Health. The Purchasing Agent is a fast-paced position responsible for communicating with program staff, managers and directors regarding their procurement needs, writing specifications, developing scientific and technical bid packages, evaluating bids, and making award recommendations. The position requires computer proficiency and excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills. Previous purchasing experience is desired but not required. This position may qualify for a hybrid remote work schedule of days in the office and work from home.
Kanawha County
1 Vacancy
IMPORTANT: Your eligible score will be based on information provided in your application; therefore, make sure your application is detailed and complete. You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section.
ATTENTION: Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified. If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit "MEMBER 4" form and/or your VA Letter.
Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: applicantservices@wv.gov or by mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.
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Minimum Qualifications
Training: High school diploma or the equivalent.
AND
Experience: Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid clerical experience which included purchasing supplies and maintaining inventory.
OR
Substitution: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience.
***DETAILS OF RELATED EXPERIENCE MUST BE SHOWN IN THE WORK EXPERIENCE SECTION OF YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION**
Other Information
For the Bureau for Public Health, four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid clerical experience may substitute for the required experience. The experience does not need to include purchasing supplies and maintaining inventory to qualify.
