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DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: An employee in this position is responsible for performing a variety of routine purchasing tasks to guarantee that all preparation for departmental competitive quotes and bids are prepared following prescribed guidelines.  The incumbent obtains prices and quotations of a wide range of materials, supplies and equipment and works in collaboration with vendors and sales people to ensure that the orders are in compliance with agreed upon terms.  The work is performed under the general supervision of a higher level employee with leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative in work methods.  In those cases where the purchase involves large sums of money, the work is performed under the direct supervision with important purchasing decisions left to superiors.  Supervision is not usually a responsibility of an employee in this class.  Does related work as required. 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Working knowledge of governmental purchasing practices and procedures; working knowledge of state and local legal restrictions, limitations and requirements pertaining to purchasing; working knowledge of a wide range of commodities; ability to understand technical written materials and follow technical oral and written directions; ability to prepare technical written material such as specifications; ability to maintain records, including inventory records; ability to make arithmetic computations quickly and accurately; ability to compose simple correspondence; ability to deal effectively and get along with personnel at all levels of the organization; thoroughness; honesty; accuracy; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either:

A.    Associate’s Degree from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university in Business Administration, Marketing or a related field; OR

B.     Completion of 60 credit hours from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university in the field of Business Administration, Marketing or a related field; OR

C.    Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and two (2) years of paid experience as a purchase specification writer, buyer or in a similar position in the purchasing field; OR

D.    An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of A, B and C above.

Special Requirement for appointment to Ulster County positions: In accordance with Ulster County Legislative Local Law Number 14 of 2007 or by other State and Federal Statutes, candidates for employment to all Ulster County positions must obtain clearance for appointment from the Department of Criminal Justice Services or other mandated Federal and State regulatory authority based upon fingerprinting and a criminal history background check.

If this is an Ulster County position it will require a criminal background check and a candidate will be required to complete and sign a Criminal Background Investigation Release Form.  Upon a conditional employment offer a candidate will be required to be fingerprinted accordingly. 

IF COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY EDUCATION IS INDICATED; TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED AND SHOULD BE ATTACHED TO ALL APPLICATIONS RECEIVED.  A CANDIDATE LACKING THE REQUIRED TRANSCRIPTS WILL RECEIVE A CONDITIONAL APPROVAL PENDING THE RECEIPT OF TRANSCRIPTS. 

ULSTER COUNTY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER