Commonwealth of Kentucky
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10/9/2025 (8:00 PM EDT)
25-05943
Purchasing Agent I
Pay Grade14
Salary
$41,952.48 - $62,928.48 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Department for Public Health
Location
310 Whittington Parkway, Suite 200 Louisville, KY 40222 USA
The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify thetelecommuting arrangement at any time.
Description
Looking for a fulfilling career working for an agency that is making positive change in the community?Interested in working with a highly motivated team of professionals? The Office for Children with SpecialHealth Care Needs (OCSHCN) is seeking a Purchasing Agent I in Jefferson County. OCSHCN provides comprehensiveservices for children and youth with special health care needs through early intervention, pediatric specialtyclinics, care coordination, case management, therapies, and collaborations.
OCSHCN is an agency within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS). CHFS does not discriminate onthe basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity, ancestry,age, disability, political affiliation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with state andfederal laws.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Coordinates statewide programmatic procurement for OCSHCN offices by ensuring data accuracy and managingprocessing activities. Oversees the execution of Provider Agreements, MOU, MOA, MA, and Request for Proposal process to establishprofessional service contracts. Acts as liaison between temporary contract vendors and OCSHCN staff. Analyzes and evaluates both new and current regulations to maintain adherence to compliance standards. Develops standard operating procedures related to procurement process. Acts as contact between internal and external agencies to resolve any discrepancies during the procurementprocess. Provides recommendations to management to improve overall program effectiveness based on process analysis. Monitors and processes invoices in Kentucky Inventory Tracking System (KITS) or eMARS and ensure expendituresare appropriately given the budgetary restrictions per procurement obligations. Performs other duties as assigned. Preferred skills include but are not limited to:
Highly self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure. Demonstrates flexibility and critical thinking. Ability to multi-task. Strong verbal and written communication skills, time management and organizational skills are necessary. Experience in file management. Experience planning and executing a training presentation. Detailed oriented. Proficient in MS Office 365. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that CHFS has violated its E-Verify responsibilities,please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.
The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federalgovernment with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. CHFS will onlyuse E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Four 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 college 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 Kimberly Shayne Wigglesworth at kwigglesworth@ky.gov or 502-564-1359.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
10/9/2025 (8:00 PM EDT)
25-05943
Purchasing Agent I
Pay Grade14
Salary
$41,952.48 - $62,928.48 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
Click here for more details on state employment.
Hiring Agency
Cabinet for Health & Family Services | Department for Public Health
Location
310 Whittington Parkway, Suite 200 Louisville, KY 40222 USA
The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify thetelecommuting arrangement at any time.
Description
Looking for a fulfilling career working for an agency that is making positive change in the community?Interested in working with a highly motivated team of professionals? The Office for Children with SpecialHealth Care Needs (OCSHCN) is seeking a Purchasing Agent I in Jefferson County. OCSHCN provides comprehensiveservices for children and youth with special health care needs through early intervention, pediatric specialtyclinics, care coordination, case management, therapies, and collaborations.
OCSHCN is an agency within the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS). CHFS does not discriminate onthe basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity, ancestry,age, disability, political affiliation, genetic information, or veteran status in accordance with state andfederal laws.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Coordinates statewide programmatic procurement for OCSHCN offices by ensuring data accuracy and managingprocessing activities. Oversees the execution of Provider Agreements, MOU, MOA, MA, and Request for Proposal process to establishprofessional service contracts. Acts as liaison between temporary contract vendors and OCSHCN staff. Analyzes and evaluates both new and current regulations to maintain adherence to compliance standards. Develops standard operating procedures related to procurement process. Acts as contact between internal and external agencies to resolve any discrepancies during the procurementprocess. Provides recommendations to management to improve overall program effectiveness based on process analysis. Monitors and processes invoices in Kentucky Inventory Tracking System (KITS) or eMARS and ensure expendituresare appropriately given the budgetary restrictions per procurement obligations. Performs other duties as assigned. Preferred skills include but are not limited to:
Highly self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure. Demonstrates flexibility and critical thinking. Ability to multi-task. Strong verbal and written communication skills, time management and organizational skills are necessary. Experience in file management. Experience planning and executing a training presentation. Detailed oriented. Proficient in MS Office 365. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that CHFS has violated its E-Verify responsibilities,please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.
The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federalgovernment with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in U.S. CHFS will onlyuse E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Four 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 college 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 Kimberly Shayne Wigglesworth at kwigglesworth@ky.gov or 502-564-1359.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D