Detention Officer

Open/Promotional Recruitment

The City of Stockton is currently recruiting for the position of Buyer I. This recruitment is being conducted as an Open/Promotional recruitment. Current full‑time City of Stockton employees may apply for this position as a promotional opportunity and successful candidates will be placed on a promotional list. All other candidates may apply for this position as an open competitive opportunity and successful candidates will be placed on an open list.

The appointing authority will have the option of requesting names from the promotional list, the open list or a combination of both.

Monthly Salary Range: $3,403 - $3,577 - $3,760 - $3,953 - $4,155 - $4,368

Tentative Written Exam Date:
Wednesday, January 9, 2008

These lists may be used to fill future vacancies throughout the City. Incumbents in this position are included in the Civil Service system and are represented by Stockton City Employee Association (SCEA) – Professional and Technical bargaining unit. Prior to appointment, eligible candidates will be required to submit to and successfully pass a drug screen and fingerprint investigation. This position is eligible to receive Veteran's Preference Points for entrance into the Civil Service;
Veteran's Preference will not be granted on the promotional list.

Buyer I is an entry‑level class in the professional purchasing series. Initially, under close supervision, incumbents perform routine purchasing and expediting duties while learning City policies and procedures and the various commodities and suppliers. As experience is gained, duties become more diversified and are performed under more general supervision.

• Analyzes requisitions to verify completeness and accuracy and to determine the type of materials, supplies or equipment required; confers with the requesting department to ensure that information is correct, that order parameters are understood and to provide information regarding products and suppliers.
• Obtains verbal or written price quotations or prepares formal specifications and bid packages as required; prepares Council agenda information for the formal bid processes; analyzes bids, recommends award, and prepares necessary documentation.
• Interviews salespersons, visits manufacturers and vendors, attends demonstrations, and obtains samples and literature from potential suppliers; explains purchasing policies and procedures to potential vendors; obtains comparative data regarding price, quality, quantity and availability of materials, supplies and equipment.
• Places orders and negotiates with vendors as required if changes in purchase terms are required; expedites purchase orders, determining the reason for delivery or other problems and following up as necessary, works with using departments to reconcile invoices and to solve delivery, quality and other problems that arise.
• Ensures the City contractors carry proper insurance limits and proper endorsements as required by contract provisions.
• Coordinates vehicle licensing activities for City vehicles; renews licenses in a timely manner and disposes of out‑dated licenses and registrations in a proper manner.
• Assists with the auction and disposal of surplus equipment, materials and supplies.
• Maintains records and prepares reports, including vendor performance and MBE/WBE files; assists in determining reorder points and in determining practicable order quantities for materials and supplies.
• Monitors developments in the purchasing field and recommends improvements to policies and procedures.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Education/

Experience:

Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business, public administration or a closely related field. Experience in stores and inventory control, purchasing support or other related work may be substituted for the education on a year‑for‑year basis to a maximum of two years.

Other Requirements:
Must possess a valid California Class "C" driver’s license.

• Public purchasing principles and practices, including competitive bidding procedures in a public agency setting;
• Applicabl…