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8/5/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

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Purchasing Agent I

Pay Grade
14

Salary

$3,907.04 - $5,401.34 Monthly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Energy & Environment Cabinet | Dept for Environmental Protection

Location

300 Sower Blvd
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description

The mission of the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet (EEC) is to improve the quality of life for all
Kentuckians by protecting our land, air, and water resources by utilizing our natural resources in an
environmentally conscientious manner. We do this by helping families connect with nature and preserving the
Commonwealth’s natural heritage; and by supporting innovative, resilient, and sustainable energy solutions
that together bring economic benefit to the Commonwealth.

If you are looking for a positive work environment and a career where you can make a difference in the
environment we live in, then EEC is the cabinet for you. For more information on what our cabinet has to
offer, check out our YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWSuC43XqlHchYeQ66tP7tg
and our Careers page https://eec.ky.gov/Pages/careers.aspx

By joining the Division of Waste Management, Program Planning and Administration Branch, Project
Administration Section as a Purchasing Agent I in Franklin County, you will have the opportunity oversee and
provide technical assistance to purchasing staff for the Division.

Holders of the Purchasing Agent I position will complete tasks such as:

Oversee and provide technical assistance to purchasing staff in the procurement of goods and non-
professional services.
Provide oversight to staff on Division of Waste Management (DWM) procurement issues, establish, review, and
monitor contracts and make payments for goods and services in eMARS for the Division, and work closely with
various Cabinet and procurement staff.
Process CR, PRC, GAX, GAX2, ITI, ITA, FA, DO, RFQ, PON2, PO, and SPR1 transactions in eMARS accurately and
in a timely manner while assisting with budget preparation, monitoring expenditures, and ensuring compliance
with agency budget requirements.
Process eMARS transactions accurately and monitor expenditures to support effective budget management.

EEC provides opportunities for development and upward movement. There is room to grow your skill set as you
build your career. Come join our team and make an impact on the future of Kentucky. We look forward to your
application.

EEC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm
that you are authorized to work in the U.S. EEC will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and
completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that EEC has violated its E-Verify
responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://dhs.gov/e-verify

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION:
Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:
Four years of purchasing experience.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:
NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:
Additional experience in purchasing, administrative, accounting, procurement or a related field will substitute for the required college on a year-for-year basis. Certification as a Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) from the Universal Public Certification Council will substitute for one year of the required education. Certification as a NIGP Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP), or Certification as a Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) from the Universal Public Certification Council, or Certification as a Certified Grants Management Specialist (CGMS) from the National Grants Management Association will substitute for two years of the required education.

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 Amandeep Burns at Amandeep.Burns@ky.gov or 502-564-0843.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

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Industry

Government & Public Safety

Company Size

5,001-10,000 employees

Headquarters

Frankfort, Kentucky

Year Founded

1792

Website

kentucky.gov

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