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Company Name : State of Michigan
Company Location : Lansing, MI
Job Position : Buyer-E (9-P11) – Trainee
Job Category : Jobs in Michigan

Job Description :
Job Description

This position functions as buyer for a wide variety of commodities and services in the Procurement Section of the Michigan Department of Corrections. This position oversees a variety of professional assignments to provide services for the purchase, lease and/or sale of commodities and services. Work is performed by preparing Requests for Information, Request for Proposals, managing purchasing projects, analyzing bid responses, making recommendations for award of contract and drafting the contract document. This process is completed in an open and competitive bid process. View job specification here (Download PDF reader). View position description here (Download PDF reader).

Required Education and Experience

Education Possession of a bachelor’s degree in any major.
Experience Buyer 9 No specific type or amount required. Buyer 10 One year of professional experience in the purchase, lease or sale of goods, services, or real estate equivalent to a Buyer 9.
Buyer P11 Two years of professional experience in the purchase, lease or sale of goods, services, or real estate equivalent to a Buyer, including one year equivalent to a Buyer 10. Buyer 12 Three years of professional experience in the purchase, lease or sale of goods, services, or real estate equivalent to a Buyer, including one year equivalent to a Buyer P11. Education and Experience for Civil Rights Representative (Departmental Trainee) 9 (FOR CLASSIFIED STATE EMPLOYEES ONLY)
Education Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school.
Experience Administrative Support Experience Two years of E10- or E11-level experience.
OR
Four years of advanced or supervisory 9-level, or Senior Executive Management Assistant 9 experience.
OR
Two years of advanced or supervisory 10-level experience.
OR
One year of advanced or supervisory 11-level (or higher) experience.
Business and Administrative Experience Two years of E9- or E10-level experience.
OR
One year of advanced or supervisory 10-level (or higher) experience.
Human Services Experience Two years of E9- or 10-level paraprofessional* or nursing experience.
OR
Two years of E10- or E11- or supervisory 10-level experience.
OR
One year of advanced or supervisory 11-level (or higher) experience.
Engineering and Scientific Experience Two years of E10-, E11-level or supervisory 10-level experience.
OR
One year of advanced or supervisory 11-level (or higher) experience.
Safety, Security and Regulatory Experience Two years of E11-level experience.
OR
Two years of advanced or supervisory 10-level experience.
OR
One year of advanced or supervisory 11-level (or higher) experience.

Paraprofessional classifications are those requiring an associate’s degree or two years of college.

Educational Substitution College credits may be substituted on a proportional basis (one year of college education may substitute for one quarter of the required experience) for up to one half of the required experience.

Additional Requirements and Information

Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to purchasing.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to coordinate work, determine priorities and work within tight timelines.
Knowledge of Sigma, internet and spreadsheet software.

All required documents must be attached and submitted at the time of application for further consideration.
Applications must be submitted through NEOGOV to be considered.
Interested applicants who are attaching transcripts must attach a copy of your official college transcripts indicating the specific type of degree earned and the conferred/graduation date. More information regarding what constitutes an official transcript can be found here.
(un-official or web based transcripts will not be accepted)

If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please call the Office of Career Services toll free at 1-800-788-1766.

The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017
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Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation.

**** REQUIRED INFORMATION: Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services. All employees must meet these ethical standards and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards.

As part of this effort all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest, please review the information and be prepared to respond to questions related to the information in your application.
Ethical Standards and Conduct
(Note: you do not need to fill out the form)

New hires to the MDOC along with previous MDOC employees that are returning after being away from the department for more than two years will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) either 40 hours or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on their level of offender contact and job classification. All new employees will complete additional online training to successfully complete their non-custody new employee training.

State employment benefits include everything from health insurance to retirement income and can be worth 25% to 50% of salary depending on wages and benefits. This page briefly explains some benefits provided under Civil Service rules or union contracts. Leave Time Full-time employees receive between 15 and 35 vacation days per year. Employees also receive 13 sick days per year and 8 hours of leave to participate in certain school functions or community activities. Employees may also qualify for up to 12 weeks of paid or unpaid leave for certain family or medical situations. Holidays State employees receive 13 scheduled holidays each year, including New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Memorial Day, and Veterans Day, just to name a few. State employees also receive Election Day off every other year. Alternative Work Schedules Flexible work schedules and telecommuting options are available in many jobs. Insurance and Other Benefits Eligible employees can choose from a variety of health insurance plans, including a PPO, HMOs, and a High Deductible Health Plan with HSA. Other coverage includes vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance, as well as tax-deferred Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health, prescription, dental and vision eligible expenses, dependent care expenses, and Qualified Transportation Fringe Benefits (QTFB). Employees also have the option to purchase additional life, accidental death, and long-term care insurance, auto/home insurance, identify theft protection, and legal services. For additional information, visit https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/employeebenefits/new-employee Paid Parental Leave Provides eligible individuals up to 12 weeks of paid leave immediately following birth or adoption of a child. Deferred Compensation Employees may invest income in a tax-deferred retirement investment program. The state offers two optional deferred compensation plans, the 457 and 401(k). Employees decide the amount deducted from their paychecks. Retirement Employees receive a minimum 4% state contribution toward their retirement fund. If an employee elects to contribute more, the state will match up to 3%. The Office of Retirement Services administers two different retirement plans for State of Michigan employees: Defined Benefit (DB) and Defined Contribution (DC). New hires can also receive up to a 2% employer match into a Personal Healthcare Fund and a lump-sum credit to a tax-deferred account if eligible. More information is available at the Office of Retirement Services.