Senior Procurement Officer (Wage)

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is excited to announce an opportunity to serve as a Part-Time Senior Procurement Officer (Wage) in our Administrative Services Division (ASD)! This position is located in Richmond, Virginia.

This advanced level professional purchasing position procures a variety of non-professional goods and services, in an efficient and cost-effective manner to support operations throughout the agency in accordance with established procurement laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

This challenging and rewarding position’s specific responsibilities and duties will include, but are not limited to :

Procurement of Goods and Services Responsible for the procurement of a variety of non-professional goods and services. The selected candidate will perform complex competitive procurements.

Independently writes and issues IFBs and RFPs. Conducts pre-specification, pre-bid, pre-proposal and post-award conferences.

For RFPs : prepares formal negotiation strategy, leads negotiations and prepares final contracts. Receives and evaluates bids and proposals and makes award determination.

Contract Administration Coordinate and analyze feedback on contracts. Recommend default actions and contract cancellation.

Find alternative sources. Administer contracts or designate an administrator. Serve as liaison between vendors and users.

Independently writes and issues IFBs and RFPs. Conducts pre-specification, pre-bid, pre-proposal and post-award conferences.

For RFPs : prepares formal negotiation strategy, leads negotiations and prepares final contracts. Receives and evaluates bids and proposals and makes award determination.

Contract and Procurement Documentation - Assist users in selecting best procurement methods and documentation requirements.

Make contract documents available to users and determine appropriate goods and services for contract term. Provide guidance to end users on contract-related discrepancies.

Establishes, manages, maintains and administers various types of contracts.

Interpretation of Policies and Procedures - Follow policies and procedures for the Governor’s initiative for Small Business and Supplier Diversity (SBSD) certified small business participation.

The position you are applying for is an Hourly / Wage position. Hourly (wage) employees may not work more than an average of 29 hours a week and cannot exceed 1500 hours the wage employment year (5 / 1 - 4 / 30).

This position does not include health insurance, retirement or paid leave benefits.

VDOT employees serve the citizens of the Commonwealth and travelling public daily through our mission to plan, deliver, operate and maintain a transportation system that is safe, moves people and goods, enhances the economy, and improves quality of life.

VDOT is the third largest state maintained highway system in the country, maintaining over 58,000 miles of roads, bridges, and tunnels, and employing over 7700 people through a diverse workforce.

Our culture includes teamwork, transparency, nimble learning, creativity and collaboration that values differences.

In addition to a rewarding work experience, VDOT offers excellent health and life insurance benefits, pre-tax spending accounts, state funded Short and Long Term Disability, paid holidays, vacation, tuition assistance, free wellness programs, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching.

We are a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) official certified company and 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.

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice. For more information about our employment practices, please visit Information for VDOT Employees and Applicants :

We have Shared Values and a Code of Ethics. Your success in our organization depends upon modelling these values, therefore visit to review them and, if in agreement, we welcome you to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience formulating term contracts for the purchase of goods and services.
• Experience applying state, local procurement laws, regulations, and practices.
• Ability to obtain Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO) certifications.
• Skill in the use of computers and software applications.
• Experience in contract administration.
• Skill in resolving contract performance issues and disputes.
• Skill in providing and promoting good customer service to customers.
• Ability to process procurements in accordance with established policies, procedures and guidelines.

Additional Considerations

• A combination of training, experience or education in Business Administration, Public Administration or related field desired
• Possession of Certified Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO) certification.
• Experience managing goods and services procurements in a large, multidimensional / diverse business environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of public procurement laws and regulations in the DGS / DPS Agency Procurement and Surplus Property Manual (APSPM).

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.

This position requires a fingerprint based Criminal History Background Check, DMV Record Check and Work History Verification with references.

VDOT is an emergency operation agency. Positions physically working within Central Office locations may be designated upon request and coordination among the respective District Engineer or Administrator and Chief.

Assignments are updated annually. Not all designated employees are provided an emergency operations assignment.

Once onboarded, this position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth telework policy.

VDOT utilizes a market based pay program, which has been approved by DHRM. Therefore, advertised rates of pay may or may not align with the Commonwealth pay bands.

Contact Information

Name : Audrey Phillips

Phone : 804-837-4748

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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.