Procurement Officer II
About The Position
The Department of Military Affairs provides professional and responsive state support functions to the Adjutant General of Virginia, to the Virginia Army and Air National Guard, as well as the Virginia Defense Force in a diverse range of support functions. Whether we are providing purchasing or State Active Duty support to National Guard Civil Support missions, building new facilities, maintaining current facilities, operating range and training sites, providing human resource and payroll support, managing real property resources, helping give teens a better chance for success at Commonwealth ChalleNGe Youth Academy, teaching STEM to 5th graders at our STARBASE program, or the many other support functions which the DMA Team is involved in. What we do matters and supports our communities, our citizens, and especially our great Guard Soldiers and Airmen! This position supports DMA’s mission, goals, and objectives by procuring goods and services in the most cost effective and efficient manner while observing state law, regulation, policy, and best practices. The incumbent of this position will provide procurement for the Directorate of Public Works (DPW), including the purchase of complex, high dollar goods and services while adhering to policy and procedures. This position must be timely in response and able to provide effective and efficient support to procure the highest quality product or service at the lowest cost to the agency. Telework is limited to one (1) day per week and is subject to change at the discretion of the Agency Head and/or Governor of Virginia.
Requirements
- Must be a current or previous employee of the Commonwealth of Virginia
- Thorough knowledge of procurement laws of Commonwealth of Virginia, the Division of Purchases and Supply Agency Procurement & Surplus Property Manual (APSPM), Virginia Construction & Professional Services Manual (CPSM), and agency policies and procedures, on order to obtain the highest quality product or service in a timely manner
- Ability to work independently as part of a geographically separated team responsible for numerous facilities when required
- Formal training in procurement practices, policies and procedures
- Virginia Contracting Associate (VCA) Certification required
- Valid Driver's License and acceptable driving record required
- Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO) required within 24 months of hire
- Must have, and maintain, a valid Virginia Driver’s License for the duration of employment
- Must obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC)
Nice To Haves
- Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO), Virginia Construction Contracting Officer (VCCO), Certified Public Professional Buyer (CPPB), and/or Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Procuring goods and services in the most cost effective and efficient manner while observing state law, regulation, policy, and best practices.
- Provide procurement for the Directorate of Public Works (DPW), including the purchase of complex, high dollar goods and services while adhering to policy and procedures.
- Be timely in response and able to provide effective and efficient support to procure the highest quality product or service at the lowest cost to the agency.
Benefits
- The Department of Military Affairs is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status.
- DMA encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.
- We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) certified state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010).
- AmeriCorps and Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
