<p>Iowa Department of Transportation's Mission is Making Lives Better Through Transportation. To accomplish our Mission, the person selected for this position will demonstrate actions and behaviors guided by the Iowa Department of Transportation's five CORE values: Safety First, People Matter, Customer Focused, Servant Leadership, and Integrity Without Exception.</p> <p>Location: Ames</p> <p>Shift Requirements: 7:00-3:30 M-F, Potential for a hybrid schedule</p> <p>As a Purchasing Agent 3 your duties will include but are not limited to:  Managing projects, providing guidance and leadership to your customers both internal and external. While this role is not a leadership position it is very much a part of the services, we offer to our customers as we help determine the most appropriate procurement method that will best meet our customer's needs.</p> <ul> <li>Administration of formal bid solicitations for goods and services over $50,000 on a routine basis, including Requests for Proposals, where determination of contract award is based on weighted matrix criteria including but not limited to cost. </li><li>Administration of qualification base bids when selecting service providers, such as consultants or architects, or other professional services are based on their qualifications and experience, rather than the lowest price. </li></ul> <p> - Administration of informal bid solicitations for purchases under $50,000 for a variety of goods and services. </p> <p> - Apply decision making skills throughout all aspects of the procurement process based on compliance of appropriate agency policies, administrative code, and all federal, state, and local regulations applicable for DOT and other state entities.</p> <ul> <li>Apply organizational skills and be able to prioritize a heavy project management load while ensuring all projects are moving efficiently thought the procurement process and customers are provided status updates.  </li><li> Leading meetings and discussions with business units and vendors. </li></ul> <p> - Communicate and collaborate with business units to provide education on best procurement practices, research potential bidders and prepare specifications for bidding purposes.</p> <p> - Facilitate the evaluation of bid responses for compliance, lead final negotiations and award. </p> <p> - Execute contracts, provide contract administration and analytical support to business</p> <p>units.</p> <p>What we offer YOU:</p> <p> - Competitive pay and benefits package including health, dental, flexible spending, and life insurance</p> <p> - Insurance benefits start first of the month following 30 days of employment. 2025 health and dental insurance premiums can be found here.</p> <p> - Opportunities for professional growth and development.</p> <p> - Paid time off effective immediately - biweekly vacation, separate sick leave, accruals rollover on a yearly basis, and 9 paid holidays per year.</p> <p> - Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package with employer match</p> <p> - Optional 401A plan with employer contributions.</p> <p> - Employee Discount Programs from variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, counseling; legal, financial).</p> <p>We encourage you to view more about the State of Iowa Employee benefits and costs at the State of Iowa Employee Benefits Website!</p> <p>You have the freedom to flourish in Iowa - Apply today!</p> <p>If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing any screening, interviewing, pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please direct your request to the Affirmative Action & Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/EEO) Officer at: aa-eeo@iowadot.us </p> <p>Reasonable accommodation such as: interpreter, translator, written materials, modified equipment / devices, ADA access, etc. This does not include scheduling needs.</p> <p>Graduation from high school, or G.E.D., and eight years of full-time work experience in the procurement of technical, standardized, expendable, and non-expendable items, or in services procurement and contract administration, including the review of ongoing compliance with contract requirements and terms;</p> <p>OR</p> <p>graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in business or public administration, accounting or economics and four years of the required experience;</p> <p>OR</p> <p>an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting one year of education (30 semester hours or one year) for each year of the required experience;</p> <p>OR</p> <p>graduate course work from an accredited college or university in business or public administration, accounting, or economics, may be substituted to a maximum substitution of one year (30 semester hours or one year) of the required experience;</p> <p>OR</p> <p>employees with current continuous experience in the state executive branch that includes experience equal to eighteen months as a Purchasing Agent 2.</p> <p>For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.</p>