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Requisition No: 883403 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: PURCHASING AGENT I - 64028402

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64028402 

Salary:  $41,585.00 - $43,585.00 

Posting Closing Date: 09/16/2026 

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This is a Career Service Purchasing Agent I position working in the Florida Department of Health in Lee County.

This position is under the direct supervision of the Purchasing Supervisor-SES.  This position is responsible for work involving the procurement of commodities and services, fleet management, and inventory control for the Department of Health in Lee County.

Applies effective sourcing techniques to obtain best cost available for all purchases.  Reviews purchase requisitions to ensure accuracy.  Processes purchase orders, including, but not limited to, order creation, approval, tracking, reconciliation, problem resolution, and returns.  Receives, inspects, and coordinates the delivery of all commodities ordered.

Processes purchasing card transactions in State Purchasing Card system. Ensure receipts and backup documentation for each transaction is available for review. Communicate discrepancies with card holders and purchasing supervisors.

Assists local fleet coordinator with tasks related to vehicle readiness, including, but not limited to, proper documentation in vehicles and driving vehicles to and from the county fleet maintenance facility.

Sorts and meters outgoing US mail by department for Postmaster pickup. Delivers outgoing post to bulk mail unit.

Delivers received commodities to various DOH-Lee sites per schedule.

Ensures that purchased assets meeting defined criteria are entered into the agency's inventory management system and tagged appropriately. Provides county personnel with inventory information as required.

Remains current on purchasing policies and procedures. Disseminates pertinent information and provides guidance to DOH-Lee staff.

Performs other duties as assigned.

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of principles, practices and procedures related to procurement.
• Skilled in operating computers, printers, and scanners
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Excel
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Word
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Outlook
• Skilled in collecting, interpreting, and analyzing data.
• Skilled in arithmetic
• Ability to organize and maintain filing systems.
• Ability to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to prioritize individual workload.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to frequently bend, kneel, reach, and sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work with occasional loud noises.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience using computers for data entry, email, and office software.
• Ability to follow state and agency purchasing policies and procedures.
• Strong arithmetic, data interpretation, and organizational skills.

 

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

North Fort Myers

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com).
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition waivers.
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Please be advised:

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.  

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov 

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.  Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 

The successful candidate will be required to complete Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.  E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.   

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.  

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. 

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. 

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. 

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women.  The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise.  Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflect our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.    

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.