Agency Procurement Specialist Senior

Title: Agency Procurement Specialist Senior

State Role Title: Purchas Agnts, Excpt Wholesle, Retl, and Farm Prod

Hiring Range: $71,250 - $81,250

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: Dept of Health

Agency Website: 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.

Provides critical support services in ensuring that all procurements are done in accordance with the Code of Virginia and the Department of General Services, Division of Purchasing and Supply regulations as well as enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Independently provides procurement technical consulting assistance services and providing training opportunities to staff. Makes recommendations for improving procurement and related operations. Provides contracting assistance and guidance in all areas of procurement management and grant related contracts services to offices, programs, and health districts.

Reviews and assists with Quick Quotes, manages Request for Proposals (RFPs) and Invitations for Bids (IFBs), and negotiates and awards contracts for complex goods and services.

Promotes proper procurement methods, the electronic commerce and electronic procurement (eVA); uses SWaM initiatives in conjunction with the Department of Small Business and Supplier Diversity.

Assures compliance of Small Purchase Card, contract compliance and quality assurance/review of procurement administration.

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 and understanding of the Small Purchase Charge Card program

Additional Considerations

Experience related to purchasing/and or material management

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.

VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position. Supplemental questions are encouraged to be answered in a comprehensive manner and reference any pertinent knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as any previous experience that relates to the 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!

Contact Information

Name: Human Resource

Phone: 804-864-7000

Email: janay.dixon@vdh.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.