CORE VALUE STATEMENT 

The City of Kennewick will provide excellent public service and ensure the safety and wellbeing of our community and one another through the empowerment of each employee. We value integrity, inclusiveness, stewardship and communication.  We are accountable to our community for innovative and collaborative efforts that anticipate needs, leverage resources and deliver solutions. 

SAFETY STATEMENT 

We expect our employees to ensure compliance with all applicable safety practices and policies, including those established by OSHA/DOSH regulations and by the City’s Accident Prevention Plan. This includes but is not limited to actively identifying and correcting potential hazards that may affect employee and public safety, including those identified by co-workers. Leading by example to promote a positive culture of workplace safety through everyday action; emphasizing safe completion of work throughout all aspects of developing and carrying out work plans.

CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY 

Under general supervision of the Manager or designee, must have the initiative and skills necessary to perform all levels of  procurement and contracting duties for the City including bids, quotes, requests for proposals, contracts, research and analysis of a wide variety of commodities, construction and services for the City and collaborative partners at multiple organizations. Duties require evaluating specialized and high dollar value procurement subject to competitive bidding, contracts, negotiating, and other formal purchasing requirements and procedures. This is a single level classification and is not part of a series.