Buyer; Purchasing

GENERAL SUMMARY

Receives printing requests from all departments within Johnson County, prints the requested material and delivers to users in a timely manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Develops and prints forms, letterhead and envelopes for County Departments using standard printing methods.
• Reproduce signs using vinyl plotter and cutter for the Precincts and other departments as required.
• Delivers printed materials to Precincts, Guinn Justice Center, Historical Courthouse, Sub-Courthouse, and Annex as needed.
• Prints and binds booklets as requested by departments.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Performs some buying activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

High School Diploma with 1 to 3 years of related experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

• Knowledge of departmental procedures
• Computer and software skills
• Knowledge of bid process based on local government code 262
• Knowledge of tax office forms and procedures
• Ability to understand printing request and operate print shop equipment
• Knowledge of all department locations and personnel
• Customer service skills
• Accurate typing skills
• Work independently
• Follow oral and written instructions and procedures
• Meet schedules and deadlines of the work unit
• Maintain well-organized materials, files, systems and tools
• Establish and maintain constructive and cooperative interpersonal relationships with staff, peers, supervisors, or managers in the work unit and other departments, as well as with staff of outside entities and other individuals, as applicable to the essential duties and responsibilities

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position typically requires talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking, repetitive motions, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling and lifting.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Medium Work: Performing the essential functions typically requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Valid Texas Drivers License. Operate printing equipment, standard office equipment, including a computer using Microsoft Office. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, county officials, other county department heads and the public.

Johnson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.