ARIZONA STATE PARKS AND TRAILS

Managing and conserving Arizona’s natural, cultural and recreational resources for the benefit of the people both in our parks and through our partners.
To learn more about Arizona State Parks and Trails, visit our web site at azstateparks.com.
Arizona State Parks and Trails protects and preserves 30 State Parks and Natural Areas. The agency also includes the State Trails Program, outdoor-related Grants Program, the State Historic Preservation Office, as well as the Off-Highway Vehicle Program, and more. Arizona State Parks and Trails provides over 1,400 camping and RV sites throughout the parks and manages 8 of the top 25 most visited natural attractions in Arizona.

PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST SENIOR
CENTRAL OFFICE

Job Location:

Address:  1110 West Washington St, Suite 100, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Posting Details:

Salary Range: $47,000-$87,750 / per year
(depending on experience)

Grade: 22

Closing Date: May 7, 2025

Job Summary:

Manages and administers contracts for the Agency and ensures the timeliness, accuracy and quality of all solicitations, agreements, contracts, bids, and proposals. Works with Agency staff, external partners and vendors, and coordinates and communicates with contractors, consultants, and project managers regarding contract requirements, amendments and change orders. Conducts pre-bid, pre-proposal, and pre-construction meetings. trains Agency staff regarding basic public procurement and Agency policies and procedures. Assists with the management of the agency's contracts database and required procurement reports. Directs, instructs, explains, counsels, trains and supervises subordinate staff in a variety of procurement tasks and reviews work products.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Job Duties:

• Perform procurement activities in accordance with the Arizona Procurement Code (APC).
• Planning meetings with requester, conduct research of market and best approach.
• Determine appropriate source selection, prepare and distribute solicitation documents.
• Conduct pre-offer meetings.
• Secure confidentiality of offers received.
• Analyze price proposals, financial reports and other data to determine reasonable price.
• Manage evaluation committee activities, negotiate best and final offers, award contract within delegate level of authority, create and document the public record, and perform contract administration.
• Administer post aware activities such as renewal, research, mediation, and resolution of contractual issues.
• Reviews proposals for Continuing Services Agreements for architectural and engineering services to ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Coordinates with consultants and project managers, develops final contract document and conducts award process to initiate the work.
• Administers contracts to include issuing addendums, negotiating amendments and change orders, preparing documentation, obtaining approvals, and facilitating contract close out to ensure contractual and regulatory requirements are met.
• Directs, instructs, explains, counsels, trains and supervises subordinate staff in a variety of procurement tasks and reviews work product to ensure compliance with the Arizona Procurement Code and Agency policies and procedures.
• Provides support to Chief Procurement Officer as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:
• Policies and Procedures, State and Federal Statutes and Rules as they pertain to soliciting
competition and contract management.
• Best procurement practices sufficient to determine appropriate method of procurement, develop
solicitation documents.
• Solicit appropriate and timely offers, evaluate offers, negotiation with offers to the extent allowed by the Arizona Procurement Code.
• Determine successful offeror(s),
• Award cont