Senior Procurement Officer (part-time)- Administrative Services

Title: Senior Procurement Officer (part-time)- Administrative Services

State Role Title: Procurement Officer II

Hiring Range: $31.78-$51.64

Pay Band: 5

Agency: VA Dept of Transportation

Location:Dept of Transportation

Agency Website:https://www.virginiadot.org/jobs

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Transportation's (VDOT) is excited to offer and announce a competitive opportunity to serve as a part-time Senior Procurement Officer in our Central Office Administrative Services Division.

The selected candidate will carry out procurement functions for a variety of purchases for goods and services. Establish and maintain various procurements using all purchasing methods. Determine appropriate method of competitive process. Investigate problems related to procurement, policy interpretation, contract administration and vendor performance. Assist with district-wide reviews for procurement compliance to ensure all policies and procedures are followed. Additional duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to developing and conducting internal and external procurement training, collect and analyze feedback to improve training, Interpretations of Policies and Procedures, Procurement of goods and services, contract administration, contracts and documentation, and performance of additional tasks and duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Skill in providing and promoting good customer service to internal and external customers.
• Skill in applying state and local procurement laws, regulations, and practices.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
• Ability to obtain Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO) certification.
• Ability to process procurements in accordance with established policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Skill in resolving contract performance issues and disputes.
• Ability to formulate term contracts for the purchase of goods and services.
• Knowledge of contract administration.

Additional Considerations

• Ability to manage goods and services procurements in a large, multi-dimensional/diverse business environment.
• Possession of Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO) certification.
• A combination of training, experience, or education in Procurement or related field desired.

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.

• This position requires a fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check, DMV Record Check and Work History Verification with references.

• VDOT is an emergency operation agency. Positions physically working within Central Office locations may be designated upon request and coordination among the respective District Engineer or Administrator and Chief. Assignments are updated annually. Not all designated employees are provided an emergency operations assignment.

• Once onboarded, this position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth telework policy. (only for eligible positions)

• We are a "Virginia Values Veterans" (V3) official certified company and state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application.

• VDOT utilizes a market based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

Contact Information

Name: Candace Raigns

Email: candace.raigns@vdot.virginia.gov

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.