THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT WAYNE COUNTY EMPLOYEES
DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR JOB DUTIES
Under the general supervision of the Department Administrator, the Senior Purchasing Agent independently performs routine and non-routine procurement activities. Duties include preparing solicitations for quotes, invitations for bids and requests for qualifications; advertising and distributing solicitations; evaluating and processing noncompetitive procurements; computing and evaluating submitted quotes and bids and preparing and distributing purchasing orders to suppliers.
ELIGIBLE PERSONS
This examination is open only to employees of the County of Wayne who, at the time of application have:
• Regular status; AND
• A Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field; AND
• At least two (2) years of full-time experience as a Buyer, Purchasing or Procurement Agent or similar position; experience must include procuring supplies, equipment, and services for a public procurement department; OR
• At least four (4) years of full-time private buyer experience.
NOTE: Additional equivalent experience or education may be used in lieu of the requirements at the discretion of the Department of Personnel/Human Resources.
TYPES OF ASSESSMENTS
An Assessment Center Test will be rated at (95%) and may include an Oral Information and Personal Qualifications interview covering the knowledge of general principles and procedures of purchasing, leadership skills, the ability to prioritize and other knowledges, skills and abilities. This may include a work-related group presentation. Experience and Training will be worth (5%).
Candidates must pass all tests in order to be placed on the eligibility list.
In the event that the number of eligible applicants is equal to or less than the number required for certification, the Department of Personnel/Human Resources may substitute for the above tests an evaluation of experience and training or such other tests as the Department may deem desirable to determine the competence of the applicants for promotion.
Applicants must comply with the provisions of their union contract regarding career demotions and career shifts. Applications from AFSCME employees who have regular status in this class (and are employed in this class) will not be accepted.
PURPOSE
To establish a Departmental and County Wide promotional eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies. Certifications made for the purpose of filling positions which, at the time of certification, are filled by persons having provisional promotions will be governed by the provisions of Section 6 (e) of Rule 8 of the Rules of the Department of Personnel/Human Resources.
GENERAL INFORMATION
How to Apply: Apply online on www.waynecounty.com/jobs. The application may be used both for determining admission to the examination and for rating experience and training. Applicants will be notified by mail of the time and place of the examination. Section 5 (b) of Rule 6 of the Rules of the Department of Personnel/Human Resources provides that persons denied permission to compete in an examination may make a written appeal to the Wayne County Civil Service Commission for a final decision within twenty (20) days following the mailing of such notification, stating the basis on which it is felt that their application should be accepted.
In accordance with the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement, appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent.
Appeal Process: Under the Rules of the Department of Personnel/Human Resources (Rule 6, Sections 12 and 13), requests to review examinations must be made in writing within twenty (20) days after the mailing of the notice of results. Appeals concerning the ratings must be made in writing within ten (10) days after the review. The appeal must state why the applicant believes the ratings are improper.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Wayne County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to: recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. For information regarding the Department of Justice - EEO Utilization Report, please visit https://www.waynecounty.com/departments/phr/legal-postings.aspx.
Accommodations
If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Wayne County Department of Personnel/Human Resources at 313-224-5901 or via email at hrexam@waynecounty.com. Hearing or speech impaired persons using TDD's or similar devices may contact the Michigan Relay Center, toll free at (800) 649-3777 or 711 to communicate directly with the Department of Personnel/Human Resources during regular working hours.
