Henrico County Public Schools
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Henrico, VA | United States
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Purchasing Support Specialist - Surplus Property Location Henrico, VA, US Organization Name County of Henrico Department of Finance/Purchasing About Us Henrico County, a progressive employer of choice, provides job seekers with the promise of fair and competitive compensation; a close-knit atmosphere with low employee turnover; and a benefits package that helps secure financial stability. Established in 1611, Henrico County has deep historical roots. Henrico County borders the City of Richmond to the west, north and east and constitutes approximately a third of the Richmond metropolitan areas. Henrico County is among the top-rated counties in the nation and was one of the first localities to adopt the County Manager Form of Government. Citizens of Henrico County are represented by an elected Board of Supervisors representing five magisterial districts. Henrico County General Government currently has more than 30 agencies. Department Heads are appointed by the County Manager, with the exception of the elected constitutional officers. Henrico County is an equal opportunity employer and, when you join us, you will be surrounded by fellow associates who come from all walks of life, all types of cultural backgrounds and all ages. General Statement of Duties Closing Date: This position closes on Monday, March 11, 2024. Provides technical and administrative support to the County purchasing office and staff; does related work as required. Essential Duties Some knowledge of the laws, practices and applicable procedures used in governmental purchasing; good knowledge of and proven skill in the use of a personal computer and the ability to learn and effectively use commonly utilized business software packages; proven customer service skills and the ability to deal courteously, tactfully and effectively with vendors and their representatives; ability to develop and maintain effective and harmonious relationships with representatives from other County agencies and departments; ability to develop and maintain an effective filing and recordkeeping system; proven organizational skills; good knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment; ability to work independently with minimal supervision. The primary responsibility of this role is to assist in the management of surplus property, including administering online auctions and conducting warehouse sales. Administrative tasks related to surplus property transfers and sales will also be part of the duties. Exceptional customer service skills are essential for interacting with both internal and external stakeholders. Physical requirements include the ability to lift and move items weighing up to 50lbs, with a preference for candidates holding a forklift license. Additional responsibilities include transporting obsolete personal property for scrap metal sale or disposal and providing support to other Purchasing Support Specialists with purchasing tasks such as contract renewals and record retention. Minimum Qualifications Graduation from high school and four (4) years of related experience, preferably in a purchasing environment; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Additional Information A criminal history record check and fingerprinting is conducted on all persons conditionally offered employment, including a conditional offer of initial employment, or a conditional offer to promote, demote, or laterally transfer an employee.Job tags
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