**Veterans Preference: The Jobs for Veterans Act mandates priority of service to veterans seeking employment and training opportunities. To ensure compliance with this law, this job posting will be available only to veterans for the first 24 hours. After this period, the job will be released to all job seekers.

JOB SUMMARY: Employee is responsible for purchasing duties and buying over site at the County Road Department. Duties include obtaining pricing and estimates, preparation and approval of purchases, payments, receivables and reconciliations. Position is responsible for stock inventory and control and warehouse operations. Position exercises independent judgment in the administration of all procurement-related projects.

BENEFITS: Retirement, Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or G.E.D. Experience Substitution: Three and one-half years experience, up to two years college/48 hours of course work can be substituted for two years experience. CERTIFICATION/TRAINING: Valid N.M. driver's license with a good driving record. New Mexico Chief Procurement Officer Certification (NMCPO) Obtained within six (6) months of date of hire.

ABILITIES/SKILLS: Tasks include but are not limited to: Approval and preparation of purchase orders as well as procuring all parts, materials and tools at best possible cost. Duties include preparing through and accurate cost statements and estimates. Approving and reconciling Purchasing Cards. Employee obtains and evaluates quotes for best price and compares the attributes of available products to determine the best items to purchase. Employee manages the supply room and insures the proper level of inventory is maintained to meet department needs. Employee must interact with the public, officials and employees in a pleasant and helpful manner. Employee must perform all related work as required and other duties as assigned.

SPECIAL NOTE: Chaves County is a drug free employer. All applicants for this position will be required to pass a background check and will be subject to post offer, pre-employment drug test.

INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS APPLY AT: Required application forms are available at the County's Job Posting Board located in the west wing of the County Administrative Center or at www.chavescounty.gov/jobs. Applications may be returned to Human Resources in the County Manager Suite at Suite 180, Chaves County Administrative Center, #1 Saint Mary's Place, Roswell, NM 88203 or mailed by closing date to Chaves County Human Resources, PO Box 1817, Roswell, NM 88202-1817.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected class. **