Requisition No: 831618 

Agency: Department of State

Working Title: DOS - Budget Specialist - 45000022

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 45000022 

Salary:  $39,320.81 

Posting Closing Date: 07/03/2024 

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Department of State

Position Name: Budget Specialist

Division of Administrative Services

Position 45000022

Open Competitive

 

 

Minimum Qualifications:

A four-year degree from an accredited college or equivalent work experience can substitute on a year for year basis.

 

Experience working with outside vendors, obtaining quotes, procuring services and products.

 

Preferences:

Experience using Microsoft Excel

Experience State of Florida Procurement processes

 

Special Note:

Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported in your employment history.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

This position will work with the Division of Administration and with Information Technology Support Services to provide purchasing support to managers in the Bureau of Information Technology by identifying optimal procurement methods and developing procurement strategies related to technology purchases as well as conducting research and analyzing data in support of procurement strategy development.

Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Handle special assignments in support of specific events or meetings related to information technology procurement.

Assists with the purchasing process through obtaining vendor quotes and other purchasing documents in preparation for execution of agreements and Purchase Orders. Conducts research as requested on pricing trends for information technology services and products.

Assists in reviews of agency budget requests, LBRs related to information technology. Attends agency meetings as necessary to maintain proficiency with the Department and Information Technology related issues.

Performs other work-related duties as required. 

 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Ability to think critically Ability to work independently Ability to organize and prioritize Ability to collect, evaluate, and analyze data Ability to understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures Ability to communicate effectively Ability to proofread and revise documents Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS:  A Level 2 criminal background check is a condition of employment.  If selected for this position, you must provide your fingerprints.  We will send your fingerprints to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a criminal background check.

 

IMPORTANT NOTICES:

We are committed to enhancing our workforce through the employment of Veterans, individuals with disabilities and seek qualified candidates with diverse backgrounds, abilities, skills, and talents to join our  workforce.

 

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: https://www.sss.gov

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

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.