DISTRIBUTION AGENT - 60010238

Requisition No: 846584 

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: DISTRIBUTION AGENT - 60010238

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 60010238 

Salary:  $33,760.00 - $51.384.65 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 02/18/2025 

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The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) is the state of Florida’s social services agency. The agency oversees services for child safety, fostering, adoption, domestic violence, adult protective services, refugees, homelessness, mental health, substance abuse, childcare providers, human trafficking and public assistance. The agency’s mission is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.

Within DCF, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) Program office is recognized as the single state authority for substance abuse and mental health services. The Office of SAMH is statutorily responsible for the planning, evaluation, and implementation of a comprehensive statewide system of care for the prevention, treatment, and recovery of children and adults with serious mental illnesses or substance use disorders.

Northeast Florida State Hospital (NEFSH) is a 613-bed, licensed mental health treatment facility that provides person-centered services to adults suffering from severe and persistent mental illness. The hospital, located in Macclenny, was established in 1959 and is the largest state operated civil treatment facility. 

 

NORTHEAST FLORIDA STATE HOSPITAL IS A TOBACCO FREE FACILITY.

 

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION RESPONSES TO THE QUALIFYING QUESTIONS ARE REQUIRED AND MUST BE VERIFIABLE BASED ON YOUR SUBMITTED APPLICATION.

 

This is a highly responsible and professional position that will serve as a Distribution Agent at the Northeast Florida State Hospital. This position will collaborate with each section within the state facilities and be required to use independent judgement, take initiative in carrying out duties and responsibilities and should be extraordinarily detail oriented. 

 

Specific Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Screens a large volume of Requisitions and determines the proper procurement methods in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 287 of the Florida Statutes, State Purchasing Manual and NEFSH operating procedures. 
• Uses Commodity/Service Contracts, solicits competitive written price quotations including quotations from vendors via telephone or return mail for a variety and wide range of specialty and unusual commodities. 
• Determines most responsive bidder and recommends award.
• Prepares and processes purchase orders.
• Assists Administrative and Department Heads in determining procurement methods, sources and specifications for commodities, equipment and services. 
• Communicates with facility staff regarding needs for specific materials, supplies and equipment and required delivery schedules. 
• Locates and arranges for the purchase of goods and services necessary for efficient operation of facility.
• Screens specifications, bids/contracts and reports for accuracy and conformance with agency and state policies and regulations.