NBGN0242899-0000
2022-09-14T00:00:00
2022-08-22T00:00:00
The Newburgh Enlarged City School District has an anticipated vacancy for a Purchasing Agent for the District.This position is non-represented; Confidential Managerial **Purchasing Agent position is Provisional and Contingent upon the results of the Civil Service Exam when issued. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:Is responsible for purchasing all supplies, materials, equipment, and services for the school district, supervises the payment of claims. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Extensive knowledge of supply markets, trade conditions, business methods, and purchasing practices in general; knowledge of the special nature of procuring supplies, materials, equipment and services to meet educational needs, familiarity with current studies and literature in the field of educational, industrial, and governmental purchasing; knowledge of modern principles and practices of purchasing, knowledge of the principals and the practices involved in the maintenance of financial accounts and records; comprehensive knowledge of a wide variety of commodities; excellent knowledge of current practices in preparation of purchase specifications; strong personnel integrity; sound professional judgment, initiative and resourcefulness; ability to get along well with and to supervise others; skill in articulating and communicating the district's purchasing policies ; ability to understand and follow complex oral and written directions; physical condition commensurate with the duties of the position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Graduation from an accredited college or university with bachelor's degree in business administration, or allied field; orGraduation from accredited two year college or university with an associate degree in business administration, or allied field, and four years of experience in purchasing; orAny equivalent combination or experience and training sufficient to indicate ability to perform the duties of the position NOTE: Incidental purchasing in connection with the management or running of a business or as a partial function will not be considered acceptable experience. A complete job description is on the District’s website www.newburghschools.org under the ‘DISTRICT’ tab/Employment with the District. Our district serves a very large population of diverse students. We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.Please visit our website at www.newburghschools.org check out our Vision 2020: The Way Forward. Our Vision: Through the work of all, we will achieve inclusive excellence.Our Mission: Inspiring students to become tomorrow's leaders beyond Academy Field.Thank you for your interest in the Newburgh Enlarged City School District.OverviewThe Newburgh Enlarged City School district is located at "The Crossroads of the Northeast," an area on the west bank of the Hudson River 60 miles north of New York City and 80 miles south of Albany.Our district central office and the Board of Education are located at 124 Grand Street, Newburgh, NY 12550.The school district serves students from four neighboring municipalities: the City of Newburgh, the Town of Newburgh, New Windsor, and a small portion of Cornwall. Six elementary schools (including a Pre-K center in one building), one K-8 school, one middle school, and the high school are in the City of Newburgh. The remaining schools are spread throughout the other municipalities.Schools The district currently consists of seven K-5 elementary schools, two K-8 schools, two middle schools (grades 6-8), and one high school (grades 9-12 over 3 campuses)NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATIONThe Newburgh Enlarged City School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status or political affiliation, and additionally does not discriminate against students on the basis of weight, gender identity, gender expression, and religious practices or any other basis prohibited by New York State and/or federal non-discrimination laws in employment or its programs and activities. The District provides equal access to community and youth organizations. If one has questions or wants to make an inquiry regarding discrimination, including harassment, contact any one of the following: Mr. Michael McLymore, Mrs. Sara Vann at 124 Grand St., Newburgh, NY 12550, telephone 845-563-3460, or email mmclymore@necsd.net .
Business/Finance
Newburgh ECSD
Mid-Hudson Valley
Annual wage
Fixed