Contract Officer Senior: Central Administration #01308

Title: Contract Officer Senior: Central Administration #01308

State Role Title: Procurement Officer II

Hiring Range: $69,497 - $97,735

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

The Procurement Department provides and maintains high quality, cost efficient and timely procurement and materials management services. And performs these duties in a way that provides efficient and responsible methods for the Agency to obtain goods and services when needed; Maximizes financial resources and adds value to the procurement and materials management processes; Encourages a qualified and dedicated staff to work together to provide the highest level of customer service. So that we support the mission of the Agency by providing the highest quality of procurement and materials management services and maintaining efficiency in day-to-day operations, customer support and satisfaction, and vendor and community relations while maintaining the highest standards of ethics.

The primary purpose of the Procurement Officer is the procurements of goods and non-professional services in support of customer business units within DOC. And perform all responsibilities in accordance with the VPPA, and all state regulations and agency policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

Current experience in purchasing, procurement/staff training, researching/analyzing, negotiating and drafting contracts. Effective writing skills to develop complex solicitations. Experience using office automation tools (to include MS Office) and automated procurement systems. Working knowledge of State procurement laws, State and DOC purchasing procedures, contract law, and contract administration and management.

Additional Considerations

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

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.

Layoff Preferences: 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.

VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virgini