Purchasing Agent - Contracts Branch

Purchasing Agent III

The Colorado Department of Public Safety is seeking a Purchasing Agent III. This position is open only to current Colorado state residents. A list established with this recruitment may be used to fill other similar positions within the Colorado Department of Public Safety in the next 12 months.

Our mission is to engage employees working together to safeguard lives and provide diverse public safety services to local communities. Our vision is to create safer and more resilient communities across Colorado. Our core values are unity, honor, and service.

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness. The State is dedicated to non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

Careers with a purpose:
If you are passionate about public safety and public service, and are eager to dedicate your career to serving Coloradans, consider joining CDPS. Our team at CDPS consists of exceptional individuals and is an environment where you can challenge yourself and acquire new capabilities to build a rewarding and fulfilling career. We are committed to providing public safety services to our communities including safety on our roads, preparing for and mitigating environmental disasters such as floods and wildland fires, disaster recovery, combating crime, promoting school safety, and victim services.

Classification and Salary:
Purchasing Agent III. Anticipated Hiring Range: $4,955 - $5,191/month; $58,872 - $62,292/year. Full Salary Range: $4,955 - $7,927/month; $59,460 - $95,124/year. Benefits include medical and dental options, short and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellness program, discounts, medical leave, flexible work arrangements, retirement benefits, time off, employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, and credit union membership.

About the Work Unit:
The Executive Director's Office (EDO) is the backbone of the Colorado Department of Public Safety, providing effective administrative and management services to the Department's operating divisions. The EDO includes the Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director, Administrative Services Office, Human Resources Office, Compliance Office, Colorado Integrated Criminal Justice Information Systems, and Office of School Safety.

Work Environment:
Hybrid minimum two days onsite in the Lakewood office. Work unit core business hours, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m. with some flexibility available.

About the Job:
This position works within the Executive Director's Office, assigned to the Administrative Services Office (ASO) and is part of the Procurement Section of the ASO. This unit provides analysis and technical services necessary to conduct procurement and purchasing processes defined by state fiscal and procurement rules, including providing technical procurement advice, recommendations for implementing fiscal or procurement programs, and ensuring compliance with applicable procurement and fiscal rules, laws and guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement Program Management, Procurement Policy Management, Guidance and Training.

Minimum Qualifications , Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights:
To be considered for this position, you must meet one of the following options for consideration.

Experience:

Six (6) years of professional procurement experience. OR

Education and Experience , Knowledge,

Skills:

Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of professional procurement experience. Conditions of Employment:
Must be a Colorado resident at the time of application. Requires successful completion of an extensive background investigation including reference checks, a polygraph examination, and a fingerprint based criminal background check. Appeal Rights:
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination.