Assistant Director of Office of Procurement Services - 0P001

Title: Assistant Director of Office of Procurement Services - 0P001

State Role Title: Procurement Manager III

Hiring Range: $128,000 - $135,000

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Department of General Services

Location: Washington Building

Agency Website: www.dgs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of General Services, Office of Procurement Services is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented professional to join our Office of Procurement Services as an Assistant Director. In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting our agency's mission by ensuring efficient and compliant procurement processes.

Key Responsibilities: Assist the Director in overseeing procurement of goods, services, and construction for the agency; Ensure all procurements adhere to relevant policies and regulations, including CPSM, VITA BuyIT manual, and Agency Procurement and Surplus Property Manual; Manage contract renewals and oversee effective contract management practices; Serve as SWaM Champion, developing and executing the agency's SWaM Plan in compliance with Executive Order Number 35; Ensure agency-wide compliance with eVA, including dashboard certification and fee payments; Establish agency contracts and provide training on delegated procurements.

Join our team and contribute to the success of our agency by implementing efficient and compliant procurement practices. Apply now to make a difference in public service procurement!

This position is eligible to telework upon approval of a completed telework agreement.

DGS offers excellent health benefits at affordable pricing, pre-tax spending accounts, paid life insurance, paid Short and Long-Term Disability benefits, paid holidays, vacation, and other leave benefits, wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching. DGS is a qualifying employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge and experience of state procurement laws and policies (Virginia Public Procurement Act, DGS Agency Procurement and Surplus Property Manual, VITA IT Procurement Manual: “BUY IT,” DGS Construction Professional Services Manual
• Extensive knowledge and experience in the areas of Construction, Technology and Non-Technology Procurements
• Strong communication and presentation skills, including the ability to conduct complex negotiations and conduct training
• Strong Technology skills, including e-procurement software, word, excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to managing a professional staff
• Ability to plan, organize and direct procurement operations
• Ability to communicate concisely orally and in writing
• Ability to develop internal purchasing policies for the Department
• Ability to obtain Professional certifications state (VCO, VCM, VCCO) National (CPPB, CPPO)

Additional Considerations

• Practical experience and knowledge of grant management
• Considerable experience in managing a professional staff.
• Practical experience and knowledge of the Commonwealth's electronic procurement system (eVA)

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.

The selected candidate must pass a criminal background check and must pass a fingerprint-based criminal background check.

Completion of Statement of Economic Interest is required prior to first day of employment.

Applicants that indicate they have preferential hiring rights in the form of a yellow form or blue card must submit these to our office prior to the closing of the posting, in accordance with DHRM policy 1.30. Please note that only current and former employees of the Commonwealth of Virginia that will be or have been laid off are eligible for preferential hiring rights.

Sponsorship will not be provided for this position now or in the future. Confirmation of eligibility to work will be required at time of hire.

Notice: DGS will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

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