Director of Procurement

Title: Director of Procurement

State Role Title: Procurement Manager III

Hiring Range: $125,000 - $145,000

Pay Band: 6

Agency: Dept Conservation & Recreation

Location: MAIN STREET CENTRE

Agency Website: www.dcr.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is the state’s lead conservation agency, and it takes a diverse agency to conserve resources for a diverse commonwealth.

DCR’s Mission is to conserve the natural, scenic, historic, and cultural resources of the Commonwealth. We invite you to learn more about DCR’s efforts to CONSERVE.

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) seeks a Director for our Central Procurement Unit. This position is the chief/senior procurement officer of the agency and will direct the Central Procurement Unit in support of the agency’s strategic plan—providing consistent and effective support services so that agency staff are successful in accomplishing their mission.

A snapshot of the key duties this critical position will be responsible for include:

• Directing and managing the purchasing processes and day-to-day operations of the agency’s purchasing section for the procurement of goods and services—ensuring all aspects of procurement and contract management are in compliance with State laws and regulations, including SWaM requirements;
• Setting short and long term goals and objectives for the procurement and contracting program of the agency;
• Identifying and applying best practices, technologies, and procedural enhancements to improve workflow efficiency and optimize procurement processes—implementing improvements to help make the ordering of goods and services timely, convenient, and effective; and
• Providing technical consultation to Central Procurement Unit staff and assisting with the procurement of complex goods or service contracts on an as needed basis.

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation offers paid leave; 13 paid holidays; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan for classified positions, and VaLORS for law enforcement positions); and is a federally recognized Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer.

Minimum Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, policies and best practices of state government procurement.
• Comprehensive knowledge of automated procurement systems and government purchasing card programs.
• Considerable knowledge and experience applying the principles, practices and techniques of organizational collaboration, personnel management, and training-development—including the ability to independently provide technical consulting and training to the agency on procurement initiatives.
• Ability to review and write Requests for Proposals and Invitations for Bids and negotiate and award contracts for complex goods and services.
• Experience with the application of technology to the procurement process to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Demonstrated experience leading a diverse team to accomplish organizational goals and objectives.
• Strong analytical skills, with the knowledge, skill, and ability to identify solutions to problems and make recommendations.
• Superior writing skills that can be applied to writing procedures, agency-wide communications, and management reports.
• Proficient use of a computer including Microsoft Office software products.
• Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO) required.
• Occasional overnight travel necessary.

Additional Considerations

• Significant knowledge and experience related to the Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA).
• Experience with compliance reviews of eVA, Small Purchase Charge Card (SPCC) programs and Small, Woman and Minority- owned (SWaM) programs.
• Working knowledge of the Agency Procurement and Surplus Property Manual (APSPM) and Construction and Professional Services Manual (CPSM).
• Virginia Construction Contracting Officer (VCCO), Certified Purchasing manager (CPM), Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO), and/or Certified Public Purchasing Buyer (CPPB) preferred.

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.

Submission of an online application is required for this position. DCR does not accept applications, resumes, cover letters, etc. for this vacancy in any other format. When applying for jobs, please ensure your online application and/or resume is complete with duties and skills associated with your work experience.

A valid Driver's License is required to operate a state vehicle or if operating a personal vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the agency.

Selected candidate(s) will need to complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form. DCR participates in E-Verify.

Completion of a Statement of Economic Interest is required.

Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with National/Federal Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TT

DCR employees are encouraged to visit Virginia State Parks! Check out our employee discounts.

• Free parking or admission to all Virginia State Parks.
  
• DCR classified, retired, and wage staff (after six months of service) are entitled to overnight facility discounts such as:
  
  • Free camping outside of the Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day period in sites designed for up to six people.
    
  • Free camping Sunday night through Thursday night (excluding the night prior to a holiday) from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
  • Fifty percent discount on cabins (up to 3 bedrooms) outside of Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day, for a maximum of 14 nights. All reservations require a two-night minimum. Bunkhouses, camping cabins, and yurts are included; one night yurt stays only receive a 25% discount.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: N/A

Email: HR@dcr.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.