FKMCD Employment Opportunities:

Purchasing Agent

Physical Location(s):

Florida Keys Mosquito Control District Facility – Big Coppitt

Hours: 07:00am - 4:00pm

Basic Scope/Purpose:

The Purchasing Agent/Financial Analyst is responsible for coordinating the District’s centralized purchasing activities and supporting financial analysis, budgeting, reporting, and internal controls. The position ensures that purchases are completed efficiently and in accordance with applicable laws, District policies, established purchasing procedures, and approved budgets.

Reporting Responsibilities:

The Purchasing Agent/Financial Analyst reports to the Director of Finance.

Working Conditions:

Work is primarily performed in an office environment and generally involves sedentary duties. The position may occasionally require work in warehouses, shop, or outdoor environments and the lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling of materials weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance.

Essential Functions:

1. Coordinates and processes purchase requisitions, purchase orders, quotes, contracts, and supporting documentation for the procurement of equipment, materials, and services.

2. Researches products, services, vendors, pricing, cooperative purchasing agreements, and state contracts to identify compliant and cost-effective purchasing options.

3. Coordinates formal and informal solicitations, including invitations to bid, requests for proposals, requests for qualifications, public notices, bid openings, vendor communications, and solicitation records.

4. Assists departments with the development and review of specifications, scopes of work, evaluation criteria, and other solicitation documents.

5. Participates in the District’s Bid committee by reviewing vendor submissions for responsiveness, compiling evaluation materials, documenting the procurement process, and preparing award recommendations for review and approval.

6. Maintains current bid records and works with Executive/Human Resource Assistant for records retention purposes.

7. Develops and maintains vendor records, bidder lists, purchasing references, tax documentation, insurance information, and other required vendor compliance records.

8. Coordinates the sale/disposal of fixed assets following Florida Statutes & the FKMCD Policy.

9. Coordinates with departments and Accounts Payable to resolve discrepancies involving purchase orders, invoices, deliveries, damaged goods, returns, credits, backorders, and items not received.

10. Reviews purchasing procedures and recommends updates to the Director of Finance to improve compliance, efficiency, internal controls, and consistency throughout the District.

11. Monitors departmental expenditures and purchase commitments against approved budgets and identifies potential budget variances.

12. Assists with annual budget development, budget amendments, year-end closing activities, and financial projections.

13. Maintains procurement and financial data in the District’s financial management system and verifies the accuracy and completeness of records.

14. Assists as backup for Fiscal Assistant in performing inventory control tasks.

15. Assists with budget preparation.

16. Maintains credit-card account records, including cardholder information, limits, approvals, and supporting documentation.

17. Prepares the monthly cash-disbursement report for review and presentation, as assigned.

18. Provides backup telephone coverage and enters public service requests when needed.

19. Creates & maintains expense spreadsheets for all departments to track expenses by budget year and category.

20. Provides backup support for payroll processing, data entry, record review, and reconciliation as assigned by the Director of Finance.

21. Assists with audit schedules as needed.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Required Qualifications:

1. Associate degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, procurement, or a closely related field, and at least three years of progressively responsible experience in purchasing, accounting, budgeting, or financial administration.

2. Additional relevant experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

3. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications and operating general office equipment.

4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

5. Ability to exhibit professional behavior at all times, in person, over the phone and through electronic communication towards vendors, general public and staff.

6. Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented with a proven record of accuracy, self-motived, team-oriented, flexible, anticipatory, and interested in problem-solving.

7. Ability to work independently and prioritize workload, taking initiative and ownership of responsibilities and time-management.

8. Experience and ability to maintain strict confidentiality with sensitive information using good judgement and discretion.

9. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others at all levels within the District.

10. Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to an accounting program.

11. Hold valid Florida driver’s license or obtain within 10 days of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, procurement, or a related field.

2. Experience with governmental purchasing, competitive solicitations, public records, fixed assets, budget monitoring, and financial reporting.

3. Experience using enterprise financial, purchasing, payroll, or accounting software.

4. Professional certification such as Certified Public Procurement Officer, Certified Professional Public Buyer, or another related procurement certification.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Duties may be modified or assigned based on the operational needs of the District.

Pay: $31.25 - $33.65 per hour

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Or Email your resume to: HR@keysmosquito.org

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A&P Mechanic

Must be willing to relocate or live in Monroe County.

Pay: $65,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Job Description:

Basic Scope/Purpose:

The A & P Aircraft Mechanic repairs, maintains, and services District aircraft in compliance with the directives and standards of the Federal Aviation Administration and policies and procedures as set forth by the District Board of Commissioners and administered by the Executive Director.

Reporting Responsibilities:

The A & P Aircraft Mechanic reports to the Director of Aircraft Maintenance.

Working Conditions:

The A & P Aircraft Mechanic will be exposed to both inside and outside environmental conditions, noise, vibration, close proximity to moving mechanical parts, working in high places, small confined spaces, exposure to chemicals, fumes, odors and or oils and may be required to wear a respirator and other protective equipment as required. The A & P Aircraft Mechanic will be expected to perform very heavy work (frequently exerting in excess of 50 lbs of force to lift, carry, push, pull, twist, reach, or otherwise move objects) below, above the waist and shoulders.

Essential Functions (Without Accommodations):

• Check and determine the need and extent of repair and maintenance to be made to District aircraft so that aircraft stays in proper working order.
• Perform pre and post flight inspections and maintain District owned aircraft under the periodic inspection program specified by the FAA for charter aircraft in order to provide a reasonable assurance that aircraft are functioning properly.
• Fuel aircraft and load with chemicals as required so that aircraft have enough fuel and chemicals for each mission.
• Perform equipment calibration prior to missions to ensure proper amounts of chemicals are released from aircraft.
• Perform inspections and repairs in order to submit any FAA required documents to the Director of Aircraft Maintenance.
• Maintain and rebuild aircraft engines and airframe as needed with an objective of all aircraft being mission ready.
• Assist in the design and fabrication or modification of special equipment such as liquid and dry application equipment resulting in fully functioning equipment to assist in the abatement of mosquito populations.
• Prepare requisitions and work orders under the direction of the Director of Aircraft Maintenance for parts and materials needed to maintain District aircraft in a state of readiness.
• Perform routine maintenance and repair to facilities in order to keep the building in good working order.
• Operate forklifts and other ground support equipment as needed to help complete tasks.
• Assist ground operations when needed with maintenance, repair, and operation of vehicles and spray equipment as necessary in order to have functioning ground equipment.
• Reinforce aircraft operation sites when aircraft operations exceed the capacity of the Aircraft Support Technicians in the field.
• Follow Federal and State laws and District policies regarding health and safety to ensure compliance.

Since our organization is going to change to meet the needs of public health, environmental conservation, and the District, you can expect, anticipate, and assume that your job description will change to meet these challenges.

Job Requirements:

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of FAA rules and regulations governing configuration, restrictions, and modification of aircraft used for aerial pesticide application
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of aircraft maintenance
• Knowledge of general maintenance, repair, and servicing techniques

Abilities & Skills:

• Ability to operate machinery, vehicles, and material handling equipment
• Ability to receive instructions and to perform tasks assigned in a safe and efficient manner

Education, Training, & Experience:

• Completed high school education or equivalent trade school education
• Five years experience in aircraft maintenance
• Must have an Airframe and Power plant License
• Must be licensed in “Public Health Pest Control” from the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services or able to obtain such certification within one year
• Must hold a valid Florida CDL License or receive it within 1 year of hire date.
• Must hold a valid forklift certificate in accordance with OSHA: 29 CFR 1910.178

Job Type: Full-time

 

Email your resume to: HR@keysmosquito.org

 

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If you applied for one of the positions listed above in the last six (6) months there is no need to reapply.

 

All inquiries, questions, formal and informal interviews must be completed via the FKMCD Human Resources office. Contacting any FKMCD supervisor directly is discouraged and could result in removal from employment consideration. Questions concerning the hiring process should be directed here. 

Instructions for Filing an Application for Employment

1. Applications may be picked up at any FKMCD Locations or downloaded from this website. Get your online application.  (Please notify HR if you are unable to download the application or if you need it in a different format).
2. To be considered for any position an application must be completed, signed and submitted by the deadline
3. You may submit a resume as a supplement to your application but not instead of an application.
4.  Applications can be submitted to HR@keysmosquito.org, dropped off at any FKMCD location or mailed to FKMCD 18 Aquamarine Drive, Key West, FL 33040, Attention HR.
5. If you have a question concerning the application process you can send your questions to Human Resources

Application for Employment

FKMCD is a Drug-Free Work Place, Equal Opportunity Employer, and provides preference in initial employment to eligible veterans and their spouses.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to such factors as race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or other protected category.

The District will make reasonable accommodations consistent with applicable laws to the known disabilities of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee who is able to perform the essential functions of the position. It is our policy not to tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws on employment and employment practices. We support and abide by the laws prohibiting discrimination.

Application must state what position you are applying for and the District does not accept unsolicited applications.