Buyer II (Transit) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/charlottesville/jobs/newprint/4608767) Apply  Buyer II (Transit) Salary $55,751.71 - $67,133.97 Annually Location Charlottesville, VA Job Type Regular Full-Time Job Number 240700022 Department Charlottesville Area Transit (CAT) Division Transit Operations Opening Date 10/01/2024 Closing Date Continuous Bargaining Unit N/A + Description + Benefits + Questions General Summary The Buyer II position performs procurements that range in complexity and provides professional and technical support for the Charlottesville Area Transit's procurement needs in accordance with City, State and Federal (including FTA) requirements in regards to state funded construction projects. Work involves a considerable degree of individual responsibility and the exercise of independent judgment related to the procurement of a wide variety of goods, non-professional and professional services and construction; and does related work as required. Work is accomplished in accordance with federal, state and local law such as the Virginia Public Procurement Act, City Code, grants, and other applicable law. For Charlottesville Area Transit, conduct procurements in accordance with the Federal Transit Administration requirements and other applicable law. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Director of Transit and the Procurement Division Manager. The preferred hiring amount for this position is between $55,751.71 - $67,133.97 Annually. Starting offer is based on applicable education, experience, and internal equity. This is a full-time, exempt, position which provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, City's retirement options, gym membership reimbursement (up to $34 a month), tuition reimbursement (up to $3,000 per fiscal year), and continuing education/training opportunities. + For a general summary of benefits offered by the City, please click the 'benefits' tab on this posting, or visit https://www.charlottesville.gov/1047/Employee-Benefits. + The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS, however the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and there are certain provisions that must be met. For questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement, please contact the City's Benefits Administrator at 434-970-3462. Note: This job opportunity is advertised with a closing date of "Continuous." If interested in being considered, an application should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications will be evaluated on a continuous basis. Interviews will be conducted as soon as possible during the recruitment with candidates who are best qualified. Applications may no longer be considered once a candidate to fill the position is identified. This job announcement will close when the position(s) have been filled and may close at any time. Essential Responsibilities and Duties + Completes procurement processes using varying methods of procurement such as small purchase procedures, competitive sealed bidding, competitive negotiation, sole source, emergency and cooperative procurements. + Drafts formal contracts when required per the City's Internal Contracts Management Policy. + Evaluates the need for citywide and department specific term contracts based on analysis and assessment of purchase history and projection of future needs. + Handles the renewal process of City contracts including the updating of required documents such as pricing and insurance certificates. Tracks contract renewals, contract modifications, and/or contract expirations and coordinates with other buyers to ensure uninterrupted contract terms for required goods and services. + Handles contractual disputes, claims and terminations with the assistance of supervisor/manager or City Attorney's office as needed. + Handles the assignment of contract's process when a business is sold, merges, restructures, etc. + Develops and manages term contract files to include entering contract data into the City's SAP computer system, i.e. material masters for contract items and associated contract prices. + Handles vendor registrations utilizing the City's vendor registration software. + Facilitates decentralized procurement program, and reviews purchases requested by decentralized buyers/end users under the City's small purchase procedures and approves or denies contracts (purchase orders) as appropriate based on applicable procurement laws, ordinances, policies and regulations. + Assists decentralized buyers/end users with the planning and scheduling of purchases, including the development of specifications and/or scope of work, and assist decentralized buyers/end users with Contract Administration procedures. + Provides customer service to include assisting internal and external customers with various requests for assistance or information as needed, including Freedom of Information Act requests. + Utilizes procurement resources to assist in making sound procurement decisions. + Independently manages special projects as assigned within the division and performs related tasks as required. + Represents the City at various trade shows and outreach events and provides training to vendors on how to do business with the City. + Conducts training for City departments on SAP purchasing functionality such as creating requisitions, purchase orders, contract purchases, receiving and the payment process. Provides assistance to decentralized buyers/end users as needed with the various SAP purchasing and inventory transactions. + Acts as back-up to Buyer III. + Performs other duties as assigned. Education, Experience and Skills Minimum Qualifications: + Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions, Contracts Management or related field. + Minimum of two years of experience related to professional procurement and/or purchasing, preferably in local government. + Must be certified as a Virginia Contracting Officer, Certified Professional Public Buyer, Certified Professional Procurement Officer or other professional procurement certification within 2 years of employment start date. Preferred Qualifications: + Experience with an ERP system preferred, specifically with purchasing and inventory modules. + SAP related experience a plus. Skills: Thorough knowledge of standard office practices, procedures, and equipment; excellent written and verbal skills; strong organizational skills; strong computer skills including experience with Microsoft Office and automated systems; general knowledge of common business methods, marketing and purchasing practices; knowledge of federal, Virginia laws and the City Code as they relate to public purchasing; general knowledge of automated purchasing and inventory systems; knowledge of contract and procurement law and methods of procurement; contract negotiation; experience in a multi-functional fast paced environment; ability to interpret policy; ability to set priorities and perform tasks with little supervision; and the ability to establish effective working relationships with other departments, other officials, vendors, and the general public; ability to work independently, but seek guidance from others when needed; ability to adjust routine procedures to accommodate challenges or improve processes, ability to adjust to typical work stressors (deadlines, disagreeable contacts, etc.); ability to interpret and deal with an extensive variety of variables. Physical Conditions & Additional Information Physical requirements for this position as outlined by the Department of Labor: SEDENTARY WORK: Ability to lift up to 10 lbs. occasionally and/or negligible amount of weight frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. The majority of time spent in this position involves inside work. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. The City of Charlottesville conducts job related background checks, reference checks, and pre-employment drug tests, in accordance with federal, state, and local law, of applicants who reach the final stages of the employment selection process. The City’s policy has not changed because of the decriminalization of marijuana in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Marijuana remains an illegal drug under federal law, and it continues to be a violation of the US Department of Transportation regulations and the City’s policy prohibiting employees from testing positive for marijuana. The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports workforce diversity at all levels of the organization. The City prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The City is dedicated to this with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment. Requests for reasonable accommodation by individuals with disabilities may be requested by contacting Human Resources at (434) 970-3490 or hr@charlottesville.gov. The City of Charlottesville conducts job related background checks, reference checks, and pre-employment drug tests, in accordance with federal, state, and local law, of applicants who reach the final stages of the employment selection process. The City’s policy has not changed because of the decriminalization of marijuana in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Marijuana remains an illegal drug under federal law, and it continues to be a violation of the US Department of Transportation regulations and the City’s policy prohibiting employees from testing positive for marijuana. SUMMARY OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Updated July 1, 2022 Benefits cited represent those for regular 40-hour employees and may differ for Management Level, Part-Time, and/or Library positions. Long-term temporary employees are eligible for all benefits except retirement. Interns, temporary, seasonal, substitute, and relief employees are not eligible for benefits. 1. LEAVE: + Vacation: + 3.09 hours accrued biweekly -- 0 - <3 years + 3.85 hours accrued biweekly -- 3 - <5 years + 4.62 hours accrued biweekly -- 5 - <10 years + 5.40 hours accrued biweekly -- 10 - <15 years + 6.16 hours accrued biweekly -- 15 - <20 years + 6.93 hours accrued biweekly -- 20 - <25 years + 7.70 hours accrued biweekly -- 25+ years + Sick: + 4.62 hours per biweekly pay period, approximately 120 hours a years, no limit on accumulation + Holidays: + 14 paid holidays per calendar year (13 observed and 1 floating) 2. INSURANCE: + Aetna Medical – + Choose from three options with different premiums and levels of coverage and coverage is effective on the first of the month following date of hire: + HMO: $0 premium for employee only coverage + POS 1: Employee-only premium of $36.28 per biweekly pay + POS 2: Employee-only premium of $13.02 per biweekly pay + (Dependent coverage is available but the cost of the premium is not subsidized.) + Prescription Card ($10 generic, $30 lower cost name brand, $55 higher cost name brand) + Mail Order Maintenance Prescription Drug Program ($20 generic, $60 lower cost name brand, $110 higher cost brand) + Dental (Delta Dental) + No cost for employee only coverage. Dependent coverage is available but the cost of the premium is not subsidized. + Diagnosis and Preventive -- 100% of allowable charge; Basic Dental Care - 80%; Major Dental Care - 50% + Primary -- $50 deductible, 80/20 + Prosthetic & Complex Restorative -- $50 deductible, 50/50 + $1,500 maximum annual benefit + $1,000 Orthodontic Benefit + MetLife Vision Plan: Optional + Employee only coverage: $2.50 bi-weekly; Dependent coverage also available at differing rates. + Eye health exam, dilatation, prescription and refraction of glasses covered after $10 co-pay; + $130 allowance for frames, after co-pay, plus additional discounts where accepted. + Life: + Two times annual salary (paid by the City) + Optional supplemental life available for employee, spouse, dependents (paid by employee) + AFLAC: Optional + Cancer/accident/short term disability/intensive care insurance (paid by employee) + Long Term Disability + Protection from income loss due to long-term illness or injury (paid by the City) 3. RETIREMENT: The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS, however the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS. There are certain provisions that must be met and the portability request must be executed within 18 months of vesting in the City's Plan. + Pension: + Choose from two options: + A Defined Benefit Pension plan pays a monthly benefit in retirement using a defined formula based on the employee's earnings history, tenure of service, and age. Our plan has a 5 year vesting period and an employee contribution of 5% of salary. + A Defined Contribution 401a plan in which fixed contributions are paid into an individual's account by the employer, the contributions are invested, returns (positive or negative) are credited to the account, and the account balance is used to provide retirement benefits. The vesting schedule for our 401a plan is 33% after one year of service, 67% after two years of service, and 100% after three years of service. There is no required contribution from salary. (Note that: the Defined Contribution retirement plan is the only plan available for Library employees) + Supplemental: + Deferred Compensation (457) - employee contribution 4. OTHER BENEFITS: + Flexible Spending Accounts: + Health Care Expenses + Dependent Care Expenses + Parking/Mass Transit Expenses + Parking Subsidy of $50 per month + Wellness Programs: + Gym Reimbursement Program + Monthly On-Site Nurse and Annual Flu Shots + Health Screenings and Fairs, Education Sessions, & Weekly Fitness Classes + Weight Watchers at Work + Bike Commuter Program: + Reimbursement of up to $20 per month for reasonable bike commuting expenses + Employee Assistance Program: + A variety of confidential, personal professional services for you and your family available 24 hours a day. + Tuition Reimbursement Program: + Up to $1,500 for undergraduate OR Up to $3,000 for graduate level tuition per fiscal year per employee. 01 Do you have any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions, Contracts Management or related field? + Yes; I possess an Associate's Degree (or at least 60 credit hours) or higher in Business Administration, Public Administration, Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions, Contracts Management or related field. + Yes; I possess a combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions, Contracts Management or related field. + No. 02 Do you have at least two years of purchasing and/or procurement experience? + Yes + No 03 Briefly describe your experience in professional procurement and/or purchasing. If no experience, write 'None.' 04 Have you provided all current, related, certifications you possess in the 'Certifications and Licenses' section of your application? + Yes + No 05 To be considered, qualifying education and experience, including City of Charlottesville employment, must be clearly documented in the education, work history, and additional information sections of the employment application. Resumes can be attached but should not be used as a substitute for the required information on the application. I understand that an attached resume may not be accepted in place of a completed employment application and that my qualifications should be stated on the employment application itself. + Yes + No 06 I certify that the information above is true and correct, and I certify that it can be verified with reference to the information in my basic application. I understand that my application may be rejected if the responses to supplemental questions do not match my basic application. + Yes + No Required Question Agency City of Charlottesville Address P. O. Box 911 605 East Main Street Charlottesville, Virginia, 22902 Phone (434) 970-3490 Website http://www.charlottesville.gov/jobs