Forensic Purchasing Specialist Senior - Procurement and Support Services - CF093

Title: Forensic Purchasing Specialist Senior - Procurement and Support Services - CF093

State Role Title: Procurement Officer II

Hiring Range: $70,000-$85,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Department of Forensic Science

Location: Dept of Forensic Science

Agency Website: www.dfs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: State Employee Only - E

Job Duties

This position is open to current State employees of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The Department of Forensic Science has experienced record growth and is currently in construction of a new state of the art facility in Hanover County. The Central Laboratory, Director’s Office, Administrative Offices, and the Office of the Medical Examiner, currently located in Richmond, will move to the new facility when it is completed. The transition is anticipated for First Quarter 2026.

Purchase an array of goods, services, and equipment to support forensic services, building operations, and administration. Chromatographs, ballistic comparison microscopes, and fuming chambers are some of the unique and innovative items we purchase. If you’re ready for an exciting career, then the Virginia Department of Forensic Science is for you.

The mission of the Virginia Department of Forensic Science (DFS) is to provide laboratory services in criminal matters in the Commonwealth of Virginia, support the criminal justice system with quality and timely services, and advance the understanding of forensic science in order to promote public safety. DFS is fully accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) and has four locations throughout the state.

The Virginia Department of Forensic Science (DFS) is seeking a highly skilled, motivated, and detail oriented Forensic Purchasing Specialist Senior to join the agency’s Procurement and Support Services Section. This position will manage various methods of procurements to procure a variety of goods and services to support laboratory operations, building maintenance and general administration. The position will establish relationships with internal customers, formulate solicitations of various values and complexity, source suppliers, negotiate and manage contracts, issue purchase orders, and perform contract administration. The position will interpret policies and procedures and provide support services to agency personnel in various locations, levels and positions ensuring procurements are performed and prepared in accordance with the Code of Virginia, the Agency Procurement and Surplus Property Manual (APSPM), VITA “BUY IT" Manual, and DFS policies and procedures. This position may be eligible for telework opportunities after completing agency training and orientation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience drafting, sourcing, negotiating, and managing medium to complex contracts
• Experience procuring a variety of goods and services, ensuring compliance with procurement regulations
• Demonstrated experience managing various methods of procurement
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, to include Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook, and automated procurement systems.
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and organizational skills with the ability to communicate to internal and external customers
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as with a team
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA), the Agency Procurement and Surplus Property Manual (APSPM) and/or the VITA “BUY IT” Manual
• Working knowledge of statewide initiatives such as Small, Woman-owned, and Minority businesses (SWAM) and Small Purchase Charge Card (SPCC) program, or other business charge card.
• Experience with eVA (the Commonwealth’s electronic procurement system)
  

Additional Considerations

• Certified Virginia Contract Associate (VCA)
• Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB)
• Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO)
• Certified Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO) or the ability to obtain certification within one year of employment
  

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