Purchasing Technician - G115 - Finance

Salary: $16.88 Hourly
Location : GA, GA
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 2023-00000420
Department: Finance
Division: Purchasing Division
Opening Date: 01/16/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Major Duties and Responsibilities
This position is responsible for performing technical duties, to include analyzing and approving purchase documents, and end-user training duties in support of government purchasing procedures.

• Analyzes and approves purchase documents; reviews documents for accuracy; performs modifications and cancellations of documents as needed; enters and retrieves a variety of information in order to update records, process transactions, and respond to information requests.
• Assists end-users with purchasing issues.
• Adds new vendors into the financial system; modifies existing vendor information.
• Trains end-users in the financial system used to process purchase documents; provides new employee and refresher training.
• Processes, tracks, and coordinates surplus equipment; coordinates transfer to surplus warehouse; coordinate annual auction with City Contractor.
• Maintains inventory of office supplies and paper supplies for the Purchasing Division.
• Receives and distributes daily mail for the division.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public purchasing.
• Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, local ordinances, and department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of general office procedures and practices.
• Skill in utilizing financial computer software programs.
• Skill in problem solving and decision making.
• Skill in operating standard office equipment.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Minimum Educational and Training Requirements
Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with the completion of specialized training in the occupational field, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education. Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
Physical Requirements
The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table. The employee must occasionally lift light objects.

• Feeling - perceiving attributes of objects by touch with skin, fingertips.
• Grasping - applying pressure to object with fingers, palm.
• Handling - picking, holding, or working with whole hand.
• Hearing 1 - perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels, receive information.
• Hearing 2 - receive detailed information, make discrimination in sound.
• Kneeling - bending legs at knee to come to rest at knees.
• Manual Dexterity - picking, pinching, typing, working with fingers rather than hand.
• Mental Acuity - ability to make rational decisions through sound logic, deductive reasoning.
• Repetitive Motion - substantial movements of wrists, hands, fingers.
• Speaking - expressing ideas with spoken word, convey detailed, important instructions accurately, concisely.

The work is typically performed in an office, library, or computer room.
The Columbus Consolidated Government is proud to offer an exceptional compensation and benefits package. Benefits include the following:

• Low-cost Medical Insurance
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Credit Union
• Direct Deposit
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• PERK Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Supplemental Retirement Plan
• Free and Discounted Services
• Employee Assistance Program

Take advantage of these free and discounted City Services offered to all City Employees.

• Discounted Movie Tickets
• Free Notary Services
• Ride a Metra Bus for Free
• Free Mulch
• Free Fire/Safety Home Inspection
• Sunray Cleaners discounts
• Adopt a pet for Free from Animal Control
• Driver's Training for Employee Dependents
• Oxbow/Bull Creek Golf Course discounts
• River Center Discounts
• Cell Phone Carrier Discounts

Retirement Plan
The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a defined benefit retirement plan to eligible employees who work in General Government and in Public Safety. Employees in the pension plan must meet both age and years of service requirements to qualify for retirement. The current vesting period is ten years, and the current pension contribution rate is 8% of your gross salary.
Supplemental Retirement Plan
The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a Deferred Compensation Plan or supplemental retirement plan that is tax deferred. This plan allows employees to contribute a portion of their salary, before federal and state taxes, to a retirement account. Your compensation is more than a paycheck, it allows you to plan for your financial future as well.
01
Which best describes your level of education? (You will be asked to provide ducumentation)

• No High School Diploma
• GED
• High School Diploma
• Technical College
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate's Degree

02
How many years of work experience do you have as a Purchasing Technician or related field?

• None
• 0 - 1 year
• 1 - 3 years
• 3 - 5 years
• 5 years or more

03
Please list and explain any on-the-job or formal customer service training you have.
04
What financial computer software programs are you skilled in utilizing?
05
Please list and explain any work experience you have with the principles and practices of public Purchasing, federal and state Purchasing laws, and local Purchasing ordinances.
Required Question