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Commonwealth of Kentucky

Purchasing Agent II

Commonwealth of Kentucky, Frankfort, Kentucky, United States, 40601

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10/5/2025 (8:00 PM EDT)

25-05884

Purchasing Agent II

Pay Grade15

Salary

$4,225.00 - $6,337.60 Monthly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Kentucky State Police

Location

919 Versailles Road Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description

Kentucky State Police is the premier, full-service law enforcement agency in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.With the highest level of professionalism and integrity the Kentucky State Police works to prevent, reduce,and deter crime and the fear of crime; enhance highway safety through education and enforcement; protect andsafeguard individual rights; and provide leadership, training, technical, and operational support to thecriminal justice community.

The Financial & Grants Management Branch is responsible for establishing and maintaining an accounting systemin compliance with state and federal guidelines. By joining the Kentucky State Police, Financial GrantsManagement Branch, Procurement Section as a Purchasing Agent II in Franklin County, you will have theopportunity to issue solicitations and award contracts for goods and services needed to enhance servicesthrough effective resource management and improved operations.

Key Responsibilities Monitors all procurement purchases for conformance with the ModelProcurement Code KRS 45A. Creates personal service contracts for professional services to include the request for proposal,competitive negotiation, strategic planning, and award process. Monitors and assists with creation of Master Agreements, by submitting RQS documents, RFQs for non-professional services and CTRP1 documents for building leases. Compiles monthly financial reports and audits. Gathers, reviews, develops, audits. and maintainstechnical information and reports. Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Customer service Computer literacy eMARS/eMARS reporting experience Procurement FAP Experience Attention to detail If you are interested in a challenging yet rewarding career with the Kentucky State Police where you canmake a positive difference in your local community we would love to review your application.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Five years of purchasing experience.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional experience in purchasing, administrative, accounting, procurement or a related field will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis. Certification as a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) from the Universal Public Certification Council will substitute for one year of the required education. Certification as a NIGP Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP), or Certification as a Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) from the Universal Public Certification Council, or Certification as a Certified Grants Management Specialist (CGMS) from the National Grants Management Association will substitute for two years of the required education.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Working Conditions

Incumbents working in this job title perform duties in an office setting.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Kristie Graham at kristie.graham@ky.gov

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D