Public Safety Procurement Technician

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority•Dulles, VA

6d•$29 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

As a Public Safety Procurement Technician, you will assist with the procurement, coordination, and overseeing of the Office of Public Safety diversified services, supplies and equipment for the Police, Fire and Rescue Department and Public Safety Communication Center. This role serves in the Budget and Property Management Department in the Office of Public Safety located at Washington Dulles International Airport. You will coordinate the procurement and oversight of Public Safety services, supplies and equipment, prepare contract solicitation documents, monitor contract status, and assist with drafting contracts.

Requirements

Two years of progressively responsible experience in procurement/purchasing, and providing administrative support services.
Included in the two years of experience must be one year of experience in creating requisitions, procurement, or contracting support work.
Knowledge of and ability to implement various types of purchasing and contracting methods.
Ability to manage multiple procurements and contracts concurrently and coordinating and integrating related efforts.
Ability to perform general analyses of data and information (including identifying the accuracy and relevance of the information) and make corrections and/or recommendations.
Skill in creating and maintaining files (e-files and paper files) and running and reviewing system reports.
Ability to speak and write effectively, with emphasis on accurately preparing and completing documents and forms.
Ability to use computer hardware and modern office suite software, with an emphasis on inventory systems.
A state driver’s license in good standing.

Nice To Haves

Experience in organizing and meeting with subject matter experts for the purpose of extracting pertinent information to be used in writing specifications for procurement and contracting.
Experience with supply or inventory management in a Police, Fire and Rescue, or military setting.

Responsibilities

Coordinates the procurement and oversight of Public Safety services, supplies, and equipment for the Police, Fire and Rescue Department and Public Safety Communication Center.
Processes requisitions, submits bids/proposals documentation, maintains services and goods contracts, and receives and issues equipment to Public Safety staff.
Works with superiors and subject matter experts to develop all Public Safety Department services and goods specifications.
Assists in researching, developing equipment specifications, and writing statements of work for vehicle and equipment purchases, and contractual services.
Prepares contract ready procurement and solicitation documents (i.e., Statement of Work, Independent Cost Estimates, Procurement Justifications) for Supervisor’s review and approval.
Maintains contract files in Workday and Contract Lifecycle Management Software.
Serves as Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) on all Public Safety contracts.
Creates, maintains, and retrieves manual records and automated files, databases and spreadsheets in support of the Office of Public Safety budgets, contracts, purchases, and work orders to generate applicable reports.
Performs other duties as assigned.