Title: Buyer Specialist (Procurement): Central Administration #01798

State Role Title: Procurement Officer I-19151

Hiring Range: $45,900.00 - $69,360.00

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Central Regional Office

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

To procure goods and services for DOC Operations in accordance with state laws, departmental, and institutional policies in a cost-efficient manner consistent with sound correctional practices and constitutional standards. To provide accurate, timely, purchasing functions following Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA), Division of Purchases Supply (DPS), Department of General Services (DGS), departmental, and institutional policies for all purchases. Writes specifications, invitations for bids, and requests for proposals. Evaluates bids with the user and makes initial award. Responsible for keeping Accountant and Business Manager aware of potential problems and responsible for keeping them aware of problems resolved on a timely basis. Coordinates evaluations of vendor performance. Ensures duties are performed as needed and policies are adhered to.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent. Working knowledge of the Virginia Public Procurement Act (VPPA) and Agency Procurement and Surplus Property Manual (APSPM). Working knowledge of computers and computer and typing skills. Demonstrated ability to effectively follow oral and written instructions and managing multiple tasks. Ability to communicate and deal effectively with vendors, agency personnel and institutional department heads while maintaining harmonious working relationships. Ability to resolve complaints.
Experience related to public or private procurement. Virginia Contracting Associate (VCA) or higher Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO) or other related certification preferred. If individual does not have the VCA certification, the individual will be required to obtain the VCA within 1 year of being hired as a condition of employment.

Additional Considerations

Experience related to public or private procurement. Experience related to public or private procurement. Must have Virginia Contracting Associate (VCA) or higher - Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO) or other related certification preferred. Working knowledge of state and agency policies and procedures. Must possess a working knowledge of computers and must have at least moderate computer and typing skills. Must demonstrate ability to effectively follow oral and written instructions and managing multiple tasks. Must be able to communicate and deal effectively with vendors, agency personnel and institutional department heads while maintaining harmonious working relationships and must be able to resolve complaints.

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.

If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following:
Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.
Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.
Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.
Tobacco Free: All VADOC facilities are Tobacco free. Use of all tobacco products is always prohibited on site.
Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.
VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 804-298-4730

Email: Emailed applications are not accepted.

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.