Agency Procurement Specialist Senior

Title: Agency Procurement Specialist Senior

State Role Title: Procurement Officer II

Hiring Range: $ 65,000 - $ 79,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location:Dept of Health

Agency Website:https://www.vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of Virginians. The VDH is made up of a statewide Central Office in Richmond and 33 local health districts.

The Office of Procurement & General Services is seeking a dynamic, administrative and office professional to join the team.
The selected candidate will provide critical support services in ensuring that all Procurement activities are done in accordance with the Code of Virginia and the Department of General Services, Division of Purchasing and Supply regulations.

Work towards enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness. Independently provide procurement-related technical consulting services, individual and formal staff training seminars. Make recommendations for improving procurement and related operations, provide contracting assistance and guidance in all areas of procurement management and grant related contracting services to Central Office, Local Health Department divisions and programs. Will assist with Quick Quotes, manage Request for Proposal (RFP's) and Invitations for Bids (IFB's), and negotiate and award contracts for complex goods and services.

The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave!

Minimum Qualifications

Working knowledge of Commonwealth of VA procurement policies and
APSPM procedures; familiarity with Federal procurement laws for purchase of
goods and services in compliance with state, federal and grant awards
Ability to analyze data and manage programs, communicate effectively, both
orally and in writing and in training sessions
Considerable experience in public or private procurement
Considerable experience with Microsoft Office Suite
Experience with the Small Purchase Charge Card program and the eVA Security
Officer role

Additional Considerations

Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO), Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB),
Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) or Certified Purchasing Manager
(CPM)

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.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service's Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.

It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.

If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!

Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 804-864-7000

Email: N/A

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.