Independently performs as the department's p-card manager under general supervision of the Buyer II. As the p-card manager this position manages the police department's 300 plus credit card in every facet. Pulls information from PaymentNet weekly, accounts for receipts weekly and performs monthly reconciliation. Assists with contract management and must have basic knowledge of the county's Purchasing Resolution and other purchasing procedures for monitoring contract performance. Assists with developing requirement needs for procurement. Based on information, determines whether Item for bid or request for proposal is best method of procurement. Provides recommendation on bid/proposal award.

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)

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  Receives and reviews requests from agencies served for purchases of goods and services;

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

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  Knowledge of the fundamentals of purchasing;
• Ability to use sound judgment in decision-making;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with county technical representatives and vendors;
• Ability to utilize an automated procurement processing system;
• Ability to collect and analyze data;
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for “Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to”)
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in business administration, public administration, or a related field.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Prefer two years or more of procurement experience. Knowledge of the fundamentals of public purchasing; ability to use sound judgment in making independent decisions; ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to collect and analyze data; ability to maintain effective working relationships with the public and other county officials. Experience using an SAP based system conducting finance, budget, and procurement business functions.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
None.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check, credit check to the satisfaction of the employer.

All newly hired employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (two weeks after the last required dose) as a condition of employment or obtain approval of a medical or religious exemption prior to their start date. Proof of an exemption or vaccination status will be required during the pre-employment onboarding process. New employees who obtain an exemption from the vaccine mandate for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs may be subject to a weekly testing requirement. Vaccinated employees and employees with a medical or religious exemption will complete the attestation online on their first day of employment or shortly thereafter.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to lift 10- pound boxes. Must be able to handle standing and sitting for extensive periods of time. Must be able to operate equipment necessary to complete tasks. All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include exercise.

The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 39.8% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.