Title: Buyer
Job Category: CSEA
Job Opening Date: July 08, 2024
Job Closing Date: July 23, 2024
Location: District Services
Work Location: Mission Viejo, CA
Department: Purchasing and Contracts
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Pay Rate Type: Monthly
Work Days: Monday - Friday
Work Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm (Schedule and Shift are subject to change in accordance with the departments needs.)
Hours Per Week: 40
Percentage of Employment: 100%
Months of Employment: 12
Salary: Starting at $5,526 per month
Required Documents:
Cover Letter and Resume
Job Description:
C.S.E.A. Classified Bargaining Unit Salary Range 126
Application materials must be received by 11:59pm July 22, 2024
Required Documents: Resume and Cover Letter
Applications missing the required documents will not be considered.
Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
Under direction from the Purchasing Supervisor, independently performs a variety of complex technical duties supporting the purchasing of supplies, materials, and services for the District; ensures compliance with all applicable state laws and district policies; coordinates District travel arrangements and the repair of District property; and performs a variety of tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility. Requires considerable exercise of initiative and independent judgment to perform the full range of complex duties.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the full journey level class within the Buyer series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Senior Buyer in that the latter serves as a lead worker over lower level buying and purchasing staff in the absence of the Purchasing Supervisor. Employees at the Buyer level are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Positions in this class series may be filled by advancement from lower level purchasing classifications, or when filled from the outside, require prior experience.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
Perform related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education/Training:
Equivalent to two years of college level course work in business administration or a related field.
Experience:
Two years of responsible clerical purchasing experience preferably within a public agency.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting. Subject to noise from office equipment operation; frequent interruptions and contact in person and on the telephone with academic and classified staff and others. At least minimal environmental controls are in place to assure health and comfort.
Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
SPECIAL COVID-19 NOTICE:
Interviews may be held in-person (following all necessary precautions) or in a virtual format. Employees must reside in California while employed with the South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD), even during remote work. Thank you for your continued interest in working at the SOCCCD.
The SOCCCD is committed to protecting the health and wellbeing of students, faculty, staff, administrators, and the communities it serves. More information can be found on our District website by visiting .
NOTICE TO ALL CANDIDATES FOR EMPLOYMENT:
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, Public Law 99-603, requires that employers obtain documentation from every new employee which authorizes that individual to accept employment in this country. SOCCCD will not sponsor any visa applications.
PLEASE NOTE:
A California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) retiree may not accept employment until after the first 180 days of retirement. Anyone retired from CalPERS accepting permanent employment with this District will be required to reinstate as an active CalPERS member. Please contact CalPERS for additional information regarding your retirement status.
Any active vested member of California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS), who accepts employment with the District to perform service that requires membership in CalPERS, is eligible to elect to continue retirement system coverage under CalSTRS
DISABILITY ACCOMODATIONS:
If you require special accommodations in the application and/or selection process, please notify District Human Resources at least two (2) business days prior to the Job Close Date/Initial Screening Date, by either calling (949) 582-4850 or sending an e-mail to hrinfodesk@socccd.edu .
ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT:
Report to work on a regular and consistent basis, as scheduled, to assigned job.
CAMPUS CRIME AND SAFETY AWARENESS:
Information regarding campus crime and safety awareness can be found at or . Paper copies are available in the District Human Resources office upon request.
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