HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - November 2, 1988 (53)COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
To: THE CITY COUNCIL
FRCM: THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
COUNCIL 1- I'11,IG DATE: NOVE7-MER 2, 1988
SU`Bj=: APPROGAL, OF CLASS SPECIFICATIONS AND SALARY RANG FOR BUYER POSITICN
RECOMMENIDED ACTION
That The City Council:
1, Establish the position of Buyer, Occupation Code #076, in the General Services
group of employees.
2. Approve the class specifications attached hereto as Exhibit A.
3. Approve the monthly salary steps as: A - $1,925.00; B - $2,021.25;
C - $2,122.31; D - $2,228.43; E - $2,339.84.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The City Council approved the addition of Buyer to the Finance Departnent, Purchasing
Division, with the adoption of the 1988-89 Budget. The approval of the attached
specifications and the above salary steps will allow us to proceed with recruit�ent.
`Robert H. Holm
Finance Director
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RESOLUTION NO. 88-152
RESOLUTION APPROVING CLASS SPECIFICATIONS AND
SETTING SALARY RANGE FOR BUYER POSITION
RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Lodi does hereby approve
class specifications for Buyer as shown in Exhibit A attached hereto
and thereby made a part hereof. -
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Lodi does
hereby establish the position of Buyer in the General Services group of
employees and hereby establishes the monthly salary range as follows:
A - $1,925.00; B - $2,021.25;
C - $2,122.31; D - $2,228.43; E - 2,339.84
Dated: November 2, 1988
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 88-152 was passed and
adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular
meeting held November 2, 1988 by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members Hinchman, Olson, Snider and
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BUYER
DEFINITION
Under general direction, purchases and expedites a variety of
materials, supplies, equipment, and services for the City of Lodi.
DISTINGUISHING (HARAC 9R= -1a
This position is a journey level classification in the Finance
Department, and is independently responsible for a wide range of
purchasing and expediting functions. it is distinguished from the
Buyer/Senior Storekeeper in that the latter supervises the Storekeeper
function and performs relatively routine buying functions.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general direction from the Purchasing Officer.
X* exercise indirect supervision over clerical personnel _
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Reviews requisitions for accuracy and completeness, and consults with
user departments regarding purchasing needs.
Obtains and evaluates price quotations and analyzes bids.
Develops and prepares purchase orders.
Through contact with vendors and through business and trade publications
keeps informed on availability, price, terms, and delivery schedules on
both specific and projected needs.
Keeps informed on economic conditions, commodity price trends, lead
times and sources of supply, as well as development of new products
which may be of use to the City.
Assist in the development and administration of contracts.
Assists departments in the preparation of clear and complete
specifications .
Maintains purchasing records, prepares summaries and reports, including
vendor performance reports, and maintains bid lists.
Works with departments to solve delivery, quality, or invoicing
problems that nuy arise concerning purchases made through the
Purchasing Department.
Maintains a level of knowledge of purchasing and inventory control
laws, techniques, procedures, and policies necessary to perform the job
in the most effective and efficient manner.
Performs' other related duties as assigned.
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QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of purchasing.
Competitive bidding procedures.
Inventory Control procedures.
Basic accounting procedures and practices applicable to the percnasing
function.
Types and sources of materials, supplies, services, and information on
economic conditions and industry trends.
Applicable federal , state, and local laws, and regulations regarding
purchasing .
Ability to:
Interpret and apply applicable ordinances, rules, and regulations
affecting purchasing operations.
Analyze and interpret requisitions, plans, drawings, and specifications.
Prepare clear and concise specifications.
Buy effectively considering price, service, quality, and delivery.
Establish and maintain accurate records and files.
Set priorities, organize work, and make sound business decisions.
Communicate effectively, both orally and writing.
Perform accurate basic mathematical functions.
Establish and maintain effective workicg relationships with City
personnel, vendors, and the general public.
Education and Experience
Any combination equivalent to experience and education that would
likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be
qualifying. A typical combination is:
Experience
Three years experience i n purchasing and expediting materials,
supplies and equipment.
Education
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.