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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 11/30/24

Applications Due12/31/24

Vacancy ID173859

NY HELPYes

AgencySenate, NYS

TitlePurchasing Clerk

Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary Grade03

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $30000 to $35000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 35

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address 80 South Swan Street

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12247

Duties Description The New York State Senate is seeking a motivated, organized, and detail-oriented individual to fill an entry-level position in our Maintenance and Operations Department.

Key responsibilities:
•Purchase Order Processing
•Contacting vendors for pricing and availability
•Submission to Senate Purchasing Agent or Procurement Officer for approval
•Managing order from placement to delivery
•Bid Processing
•Gathering specifications from relevant vendors
•Assembling documentation outlining Procurement Lobbying Law and Vendor Responsibility
•Managing the bid record-keeping and notifications to winning bidder
•Subscription and Publications Processing
•Maintain subscriptions and publications for all Senate offices
•Providing Clerical and Administrative support as needed

Minimum Qualifications Qualified candidates will possess the following:

•One year of Microsoft Excel experience
•High school diploma or equivalent required
•Two years of purchasing or procurement experience preferred, but not required

Additional Comments Salary range: $30,000 to $35,000, commensurate with education and experience.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@nysenate.gov. Submissions that do not include both will not be considered.

This recruitment will remain open until filled. Due to the volume of applications, we will not be able to respond to each applicant.

The NYS Senate offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes a health and wellness in the workplace program that you and your family can benefit from:

•Dental insurance
•Employee assistance program
•Flexible spending account
•Health insurance
•Life insurance
•Paid time off
•Parental leave
•Retirement plan
•Sick time
•Tuition reimbursement
•Vision insurance
•Wellness Program

The New York State Senate is an Equal Opportunity employer that values a diverse and equitable workplace. We do not permit discrimination based on race, age, creed, color, religion, gender/sex, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, national origin, predisposing genetic characteristics, or physical or mental disability, domestic violence victim status, arrest/criminal conviction record, pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity or expression, sexual harassment, immigration status, or hair texture or protective hair styles.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Hiring Coordinator

Telephone n/a

Fax n/a

Email Address jobs@nysenate.gov

Address

Street 80 South Swan Street

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12247

 

Notes on ApplyingInterested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@nysenate.gov. Submissions that do not include both will not be considered.

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