Procurement & Contract Specialist 2

State of Oregon • Klamath Falls, OR

288d • $5,320 - $8,141

About The Position

The Oregon Military Department is a state agency that supports the Oregon National Guard. You are NOT required to be a member of the Oregon National Guard to apply for this position. The Oregon Military Department is recruiting for a Procurement & Contact Specialist 2. This is a full-time limited duration state position that may become permanent pending legislative budget approval. This position is located at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Oregon. This position is represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees' (AFSCME) union. NOTE: This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur. OMD is dedicated to diversity efforts that reinforce respectful treatment of others in the workplace. These efforts focus on identifying ways to work better together, reducing conflict by increasing understanding, improving collaboration, fostering teamwork, and increasing productivity and quality of services delivered by OMD.

Requirements

• Four years procurement and contract experience related to the position, with two of the four years at the professional-level such as developing and administering standard contracts, agreements, or solicitations.
• A bachelor's degree and one year of professional-level procurement and contract experience related to the position.
• Any combination of experience and education equivalent to four years of procurement and contract experience related to the position.
• Must have a valid driver's license or have alternate form of transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Proficient with computers and software applications in a networked environment: Including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, Share point, Power Point, and One Drive.
• Demonstrate high ethical standards, initiative, judgment and collaborative skills.
• Self-motivating to perform duties with minimal direct supervision.
• Excellent customer service skills to successfully communicate orally and in writing with internal and external clients.

Responsibilities

• Perform procurement and contracting functions for the Base Civil Engineering Squadron to support Construction, Environmental, Planning and Programming, and Operations and Maintenance functional areas to sustain Kingsley Field ANG facilities.
• Work in a team environment with other State staff to initiate, process, and track contracting documents that facilitate operations of Kingsley Field.
• Aid in developing and recommending solicitation methods for quotations, invitations to bid, and requests for proposals.
• Review, tabulate, and recommend contract awards and address questions regarding contracts within OMD.
• Assist in maintaining records on Kingsley Field/State contracts and procurement transactions in compliance with agency and state policies.
• Perform duties that locate sources of supplies, products, services, and determine the most appropriate method of procurement.
• Develop, negotiate and administer contracts and agreements to obtain and provide goods and trades/professional services.
• Provide consultative advice to Agency staff regarding state procurement laws, rules, and policies.

Benefits

• Competitive and affordable health and benefits package, including excellent medical, vision and dental coverage.
• 12 Paid holidays, and personal business leave, as well as paid and accrued vacation leave and sick leave.
• Additional optional benefits, such as basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.
• Career development opportunities, great team environment, and a sense of belonging.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree