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Title: Procurement Officer I

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

Hiring Range: $55,000 - $65,000

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Department of Military Affairs

Location: Blackstone, FTPIC

Agency Website: DMA

Recruitment Type: Agency Employee Only - A

Job Duties

This position provides agency-wide procurement support, including the purchase of complex, high dollar-value goods and services, in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Division of Purchases and Supply Agency Procurement & Surplus Property Manual (APSPM), Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA), and Department of Military Affairs (DMA) agency policies and procedures, in order to obtain the highest quality product or service in a timely manner at the lowest costs to the agency, and to provide effective and efficient support to agency staff.
This position is based out of Blackstone, VA, but may work from the Richmond office as needed. This position is advertised as Agency only. Only current DMA employees are eligible for consideration.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be a current DMA employee;
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of procurement processes, policy, and systems;
Demonstrated ability to negotiate, establish/administer contracts, and develop, apply and interpret procurement policy and procedures;
Skills in procuring a wide variety of goods and services in accordance with established guidelines;
Ability to effectively use automated applications, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, to enhance efficiency of operations;
Strong written and oral communications skills, ability to work well with management and staff at all levels, and strong customer service focus needed;
Ability to function effectively as a member of a team;
Demonstrated ability to work independently in managing workloads and conflicting priorities, strong organization skills, and detail-orientation required;
VCA (Virginia Contracting Associate), procurement experience, and government experience required.

Additional Considerations

N/A

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Employment offers may be subject to any of the following:
o Extensive criminal background check
o Pre-employment drug screening
o Employment reference checks
o Virginia DMV Driver Alert System
o Pre-employment physical examination
A Real ID or combination of acceptable documents is required for entry onto Fort Pickett and all other Federal Installations;
Adherence to all requirements of the Agency's Common Access Card (CAC) process inclusive of a favorable Federal Background Check is required.
Must have, and maintain, a valid Virginia Driver's License for the duration of employment;
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). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application and/or resume.
AmeriCorps and Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
The application must be detailed and fully completed. All employment and periods of unemployment (if applicable) must be listed within the application; either on an attached resume, or manually listed in the "Relevant Work History" section. Each application is reviewed for documentation that shows the applicant meets the minimum and preferred qualifications stated in the job announcement. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application, therefore, it is essential to fully complete each section of the application and provide descriptive information. Submitting an incomplete state application, or a state application lacking in detail, may result in your non-selection. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.
This job is a civilian position and does not require military service (including commission and enlistment).

Contact Information

Name: Loreley A. Leabhart

Phone: (804) 313-1694

Email: loreley.a.leabhart2.nfg@army.mil

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.