Virginia Department of Human Resource Management

Contract Officer Senior: Central Administration #01311

Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of procurement experience in a governmental or similar environment.
  • Strong understanding of state procurement laws and DOC purchasing procedures.
  • Experience negotiating and managing complex, high-value contracts.
  • Effective writing skills for developing intricate solicitations.
  • Strong analytical and research skills related to procurement processes.

Responsibilities

  • Support departmental mission by purchasing quality goods and services.
  • Provide procurement guidance and training to Department end users.
  • Negotiate and manage complex contracts to ensure compliance and value.
  • Conduct procurement for surplus property and Pcard usage.
  • Maintain adherence to procurement policies and procedures.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
  • Supportive work environment committed to inclusion.
  • Eligibility for procurement certifications and professional growth.
  • Job security within a governmental agency.
Full Job Description
Title: Contract Officer Senior: Central Administration #01311

State Role Title: Procurement Officer II

Hiring Range: $71,582 - 100,667

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: DOC Headquarters

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

To support the mission and goals of the Department by purchasing and providing quality goods and services at competitive prices, and providing responsive and responsible procurement, Pcard, and surplus property support to Department in accordance with all applicable policies and procedures.

To procure quality goods and services and provide procurement guidance for all DOC end users. Provide guidance and training to end-users on purchasing processes and procedures. Negotiates and manages complex, high dollar contracts.

Minimum Qualifications

Working knowledge of State procurement laws, State and DOC purchasing procedures, contract law, and contract administration and management. Current experience in purchasing, procurement/staff training, researching/analyzing, negotiating and drafting contracts. Effective writing skills to develop complex solicitations.

Additional Considerations

Working knowledge of the Agency Procurement and Surplus Property Manual (APSPM), VITA purchasing procedures, and the Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA). eVA experience. Successful completion of VCO, CPPB, or other equivalent procurement certification.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following:

Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver's License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.

Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.

Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources



Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS/RÉSUMÉS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

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