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MyFlorida PURCHASING AGENT III - 55002385 in BARTOW, Florida
PURCHASING AGENT III - 55002385
Date: Apr 22, 2026
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Requisition No: 874398
Agency: Department of Transportation
Working Title: PURCHASING AGENT III - 55002385
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 55002385
Salary: $46,541.21 - $60,229.80
Posting Closing Date: 04/28/2026
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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
JOB POSTING DESCRIPTION
120 / Procurement Services
OPEN COMPETITIVE
CAREER SERVICE
FULL-TIME
CONTACT PERSON: Don Naylor
CONTACT PHONE NUMBER: 863-519-2629
CONTACT EMAIL ADDRESS: Don.naylor@dot.state.fl.us
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $2,105.94 - biweekly / $54,754.37 annually
Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system.
To ensure honesty and transparency, all applicants must provide their own work. Unless explicitly requested, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist with qualifying questions, work samples, or interviews is strictly prohibited, and any breach of this requirement will lead to the applicant being removed from consideration.
Candidates must be United States (U.S.) citizens or lawfully authorized alien workers. Visa sponsorship is not available.
Our Mission
The mission of the Florida Department of Transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state’s economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida’s environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state’s communities.
Our Vision
As a OneFDOT team, we serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free.
The Work You Will Do:
Purchasing Agent III – District 1 – Procurement Services – District Contracts
This position will create and publish solicitations known as Invitation to Bid, Request for Proposals, and Invitation to Negotiate, Subsequently, this position will evaluate bids and proposals that correspond with the solicitations posted. In doing so, the selected applicant will be expected to facilitate public meetings to announce procurement solicitations and bid results. This position will also process Purchase Orders through the Ariba System (My Florida MarketPlace). This position works closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely contract execution.
The Difference You Will Make:
Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC: Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication.
How You Will Grow:
FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development. Through our agency’s learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses.
Where You Will Work:
Florida Department of Transportation – 801 North Broadway Ave, Bartow, FL 33830
Annual Salary Range:
$ 46,541.21 - $ 60,229.80
Your Specific Responsibilities:
Acquire commodities and contractual services through Invitation to Bid (ITB), Request for Proposal (RFP), Invitation to Negotiate (ITN), Single Source, and Exempt methods of procurement. Seek approval from appropriate sources including Department of Transportation (DOT) representatives, Department of Management Services (DMS), contract vendor, or others as specified by policy, procedure, and practice. Process procurements from Prison Rehabilitative Industries and Diversified Enterprises (PRIDE), Rehabilitative Enterprises, Services and Products of Florida (RESPECT), DOT contract, Department of Management Services State contract; discretionary, and exempt sources through use of MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP). Review contracts for validity of pending action and follow through with timely, appropriate action. Coordinate with project managers, the legal office, comptroller, and consultant/contractor/vendor and other sources as appropriate to provide timely action to existing contracts and in documenting all procurement actions. Analyze procurement requests, review specifications/scopes, provide instruction to project managers, assures proper solicitation development and content, and coordinates critical events. Provide contract maintenance. Prepare and manage supplements, amendments, time extensions, change orders, and renewal of contracts and maintains files in a well-organized fashion.
Conduct informal training sessions for project and cost center managers and consultant/contractor/vendors to improve understanding of the Department's procurement process. Assist project managers in the resolution of vendor performance and contract compliance issues.
Acquire commodities and contractual services under bid threshold through informal quote, proposal, and single source processes through the state's eProcurement system (MFMP). Obtain competitive quotes/proposals as requested, either by telephone or in writing. Incumbent has a Purchasing Card which allows a single purchase exceeding the threshold amount of $20,000 provided for in S. 287.017 for Category One; Incumbent has financial disclosure responsibility in accordance with Chapter 112.3145, Florida Statutes.
Coordinate evaluation teams, review and evaluate quotes/bids/proposals/replies and issue Purchase Orders and written agreements.
Oversee and coordinates the tracking and reporting of procurement actions needed to achieve scheduled and unscheduled Design-Build commitments within required deadlines. Ensure that the review and approval of procurement related information by Central Office, such as planned advertisements, formal advertisements, Request for Proposals (RFP’s), addenda, Technical Review Committee (TRC) assembly, etc. occurs prior to its release. Ensure that memo funds approval is obtained prior to Design-Build formal advertisement. Oversee the Technical Advisor Presentation, Page Turn, Question and Answer session, Selection Committee, etc., as required. Review and confirm responsiveness of Design Build firms’ submittals as it pertains to Expanded Letters of Interest, Technical Proposal and Price Proposals. Participate in Statewide meetings, conferences and trainings, as required to perform job responsibilities.
The Successful Candidate will have the following required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
Knowledge of laws, rules, procedures and practices governing the procurement of contractual services and commodities;
Knowledge of contract negotiation techniques;
Skills in:
Skilled in the use of computer-based spreadsheets, internet, databases and word processing applications;
Skilled in reviewing documents for accuracy and completeness;
Skilled in problem-solving techniques;
Ability to:
Ability to plan, develop and coordinate the procurement of complex projects for contractual services and commodities;
Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately, both verbal and in writing;
Ability to work independently, plan, organize and prioritize assignments;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships;
Ability to provide contract maintenance and review contracts for validity of requested supplements, amendments, time extensions, change orders and/or renewals and follow through with appropriate action.
Other Job-Related Requirements:
Employee will be required to be responsive to emergency situations within a very short timeframe and serve in the Transportation Emergency Management Team.
Minimum Qualifications:
Four (4) years of professional or non-professional business experience. Post-secondary education can be substituted for the required years of experience on a year-for-year basis.
The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
$25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
Dental, vision and supplemental insurances
State of Florida retirement package
10 paid holidays a year
Generous vacation and sick leave
Career advancement opportunities
Tuition waiver for public college courses
A variety of training opportunities
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, visit: https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS), unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.
THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES THE SERVICE VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE GIVEN TO OUR COUNTRY AND SUPPORTS THE HIRING OF RETURNING SERVICE MEMBERS AND MILITARY SPOUSES. If you are a preference-eligible applicant who receives notice of a hiring decision and believe that you were not afforded employment preference in accordance with applicable Florida law and regulation, you may file a written complaint within 60 calendar days from the date you receive the notice, requesting an investigation to the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Division of Benefits and Assistance, 9500 Bay Pines Boulevard, Room 214, St. Petersburg, Florida 33708.
THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION VALUES AND SUPPORTS EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. In accordance with Section 110.112, Florida Statutes, and the Florida Department of Transportation’s Individuals with Disabilities Affirmative Action Plan, the agency is committed to ensuring affirmative action and equal employment opportunity for qualified individuals with disabilities. Upon request and as appropriate, reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities may be provided. Please contact the Florida Department of Transportation’s Human Resources Office at (850) 414-5300 for assistance.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Location:
BARTOW, FL, US, 33830
Nearest Major Market:Lakeland