CAREER OPPORTUNITY : BUYER

APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE:
April 7, 2010 THRU April 21, 2010
jobs.cityofdayton.org
CITY OF DAYTON, OHIO
ISSUE DATE: April 7, 2010
DEPARTMENT: CENTRAL SERVICES
SALARY RANGE: $41,912 to $62,691
RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs technical duties necessary to procure the best value for materials, equipment,
services and supplies. Sources the City's procurement needs, prepares purchase orders and bid tabulations for
approval. Reviews and analyzes needs statement and submits recommendations. Incumbent must use sound
analytical principles such as value analysis, lifecycle costing and similar related methods while evaluating
requests and recommendations for bids submitted. Position requires considerable use of effective professional,
interpersonal and communication skills. All assignments are performed within the authority delegated from the
City Charter and applicable legislation and City policies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree in business administration, public administration,
accounting, engineering or a closely related field and 2 years of experience working in procurement operations,
business or financial management; OR Associate's degree in purchasing, procurement or accounting and 3
years of experience working in procurement operations, business or financial management. Degree must be
from a college or university that is accredited by the U.S. Department of Education through the North Central
Association of Colleges and Universities or equivalent region. Must possess a valid driver's license at time of
appointment. Must obtain and maintain a valid Ohio Driver's License within 30 days of appointment. A current
Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) credential issued by the Universal Public Purchasing Certification
Council (UPPCC) is preferred at time of appointment, or must successfully achieve this credential within 3
years of appointment.
Applications must specifically address each of the minimum qualifications, directly showing how each is met.
Your online application must be submitted by April 21, 2010. A complete position description may be
obtained from the Civil Service Board Office.
GENERAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Final permanent appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a job-related medical examination,
including drug screen, if required, and providing documentary evidence of Employment Authorization and
Identity.
Appointment to positions in this classification may require applicants to pass a police background investigation.
An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/H
371 West Second Street, Suite 231 | Dayton, Ohio 45402 | (937) 333-2300 | Job Line (937) 333-2235 | jobs.cityofdayton.org
BENEFITS
* 12 vacation days, 3 personal leave days and paid holidays
* Supplementary leave for consecutive years of service
* 15 days of sick leave per year (maximum 140 days)
* Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (Ohio PERS)
* City-paid basic term life insurance and optional additional coverage
* Medical and dental plan options