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Purchasing Officer I

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Commonwealth of Kentucky

La Grange, KY (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 4 weeks ago (Updated 1 day ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/26/2026

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Advertisement Closes 6/4/2026 (8:00 PM EDT) 26-02423 Purchasing Officer I Pay Grade 11 Salary $34,634.16 Annually Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH
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FULL TIME
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ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY
| 18A | 40.0 HR/WK Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections Location 1612 Dawkins Road La Grange, KY 40031 USA Description The Kentucky Department of Corrections (DOC), Division of Adult Institutions operates 13 correctional facilities that house Kentucky's adult inmate population. The mission of DOC is to protect the citizens of the Commonwealth and to provide a safe, secure and humane environment for staff and offenders in carrying out the mandates of the legislative and judicial processes; and, to provide opportunities for offenders to acquire skills which facilitate non-criminal behavior. The Luther Luckett Correctional Complex's (LLCC) Business Office is responsible for payables, receivables, inventory/warehouse management, record retention, procurement, and other administrative tasks. The Purchasing Officer I plays a vital role in accounts and inventory. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Post deposits and reconciling accounts Assist in warehouse management Act as a backup to LLCC's property supervisor. Act as a backup to LLCC's Purchasing Officer. Issue correctional uniforms Maintain inventory Put in purchase request when needed. Performs accounting duties Answer phone call and letters Performs other duties as required. Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION
Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS
NONE Substitute
EDUCATION
for
EXPERIENCE
NONE Substitute
EXPERIENCE
for
EDUCATION
Experience in purchasing will substitute for the required college on a year for year basis. Certification with the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing as a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) will substitute for one year of the college requirement OR certification as a Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) will substitute for two years of the college requirement.
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 Amy Ganschow at amy.ganschow@ky.gov. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D