Contracting & Procurement Officer II

Job Posting Title

Contracting & Procurement Officer II

Agency

978 OKLAHOMA TURNPIKE AUTHORITY

Supervisory Organization

Controller Administration–Neal A McCaleb Transportation Building

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

August 02, 2024

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Salary will be based on the education and experience of the selected candidate.

Job Description

Position Overview

This is a full-time position located in Oklahoma City, OK.

The Contracting & Procurement Officer II will work in the Business Operations division to provide technical and administrative support related to the contracting and procuring goods and services for the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA).

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority’s Purchase Card (P-Card) Program.

• Must meet all requirements to be issued and maintain a purchase card (P-Card) and comply with all P-Card program requirements.

• Reconciling credit card statements for reviewing and approving reconciled statements.

• Provide technical assistance and training to OTA’s cardholders and approving officials.

• Audit submitted cardholder statements for compliance with applicable state and agency policies and procedures.

• Assuring program records are maintained in accordance with the record retention schedule.

• All other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• This position works in a comfortable office setting with a computer for a large percentage of the workday. 

• The noise level in the work environment is usually mild. 

• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

• This position is eligible for a hybrid work environment (in-office & remote work schedule).

Minimum Qualifications

• Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of three (3) years of technical clerical work AND two (2) years of technical experience in contracting and/or procurement; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting 30 semester hours for each year of the technical clerical work only.

• Required to possess or obtain a Certified Procurement Officer (CPO) certification within one (1) year.

Preferred Requirements, Special Skills or Knowledge

• Self-motivated and highly organized

• Flexible and able to function successfully in a fast-paced, revolving atmosphere with multitasking

• Problem solver with attention to detail

• Effectively perform both independently and within a team

• Comfortable interacting across multiple levels of the organization and collaborating with other departments, personnel, and external business entities

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

• Competent in compiling, storing, and maintaining procurement data

• Perform basic math calculations and understand basic procurement terminology, such as account codes and expenditures

• Intermediate proficiency in computer applications, including Adobe Acrobat Pro and Microsoft Office, specifically in Excel (must have basic to intermediate skills working with general math formulas and creating tables)

Benefits Highlights

OTA is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents. Our benefits include:

• Benefit allowance based on dependents that are covered on health insurance.

• Several health, dental and vision options for both employees and employees + dependents.

• 11 paid Holidays, 15 days of Vacation and 15 days of Sick Leave per year.

• Retirement Savings Plans.

• Longevity Pay, based on the employee’s years of service.