Procurement & Contract Specialist 2

Job Description :

If you are a current OSP AFSCME employee and you wish to receive preference as an internal applicant, you must apply in Workday by END OF DAY on 07 / 17 / 2024.

If you apply after this time, you will not receive internal preference and your interview materials will be reviewed along with external applicants.

This recruitment will remain open until 10 / 02 / 2024, or until filled, with application review dates occurring approximately every two weeks beginning 07 / 17 / 2024.

We may close the announcement at any time after this date when we have received an adequate number of applications. We cannot guarantee that we will consider applications received after this screening date.

We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying.

The Oregon State Police in Salem, Oregon is hiring for one (1) Full-Time, Permanent Procurement & Contracts Specialist 2 position.

If you require an alternate format in order to complete the employment process, or to request a copy of the position description, please contact and reference REQ-160357.

What will you do?

In this position, you will be a direct report to the Director of Procurement / DPO and will provide procurement related functions to carry out the agency mission and duties.

You will apply appropriate state and federal procurement laws, rules, policies, and procedures to carry out their duties.

You will provide service and support to OSP sworn and professional staff throughout Oregon.

You will use a range of purchasing and contracting methods to procure goods and services. This includes, but is not limited to : capital assets, equipment, supplies, and services.

You will communicate, coordinate, and interact with the Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Enterprise Information Systems (EIS) and Department of Justice (DOJ) for legal sufficiency or other regulatory reviews.

You will be responsible to keep abreast of changes within the procurement processing steps, due to changes in state law, regulations, policy, or management directives.

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What’s in it for you?

Work / life balance.

Opportunity for a Hybrid Work schedule after successful completion of trial service.

Paid vacation, sick leave, 11 holidays and up to 24 hours of personal business leave a year.

Retirement programs through the and optional deferred compensation programs through the .

Abundant advancement opportunities within the agency and throughout State of Oregon government that carries your seniority and benefits with you.

Opportunities to expand your technical and professional skills.

Meaningful work with others who are passionate about public service.

Make a difference in the lives of Oregonians.

The Oregon State Police is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to and affording all persons an opportunity for employment and advancement on the basis of their knowledge, skills, and abilities.

At Oregon State Police, our Mission is to serve all people with a priority of safeguarding life, property, and natural resources by building upon a diverse, professional, and trustworthy workforce.

Our core values are Compassion, Honor, Integrity, Loyalty, and Dedication.

Studies have shown that people from underrepresented backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet all the qualifications and preferred skills described in a job description.

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background.

If you meet key qualifications for the job and believe you would be a good fit, we encourage you to apply; please use your resume and cover letter to address your qualifications and the preferred skills for this position.

Minimum Qualifications ( these must be addressed in your resume for full consideration ) :

Four years procurement and contract experience related to the position. Two of the four years must have been at the professional-level such as developing and administering standard contracts, agreements, or solicitations.

A bachelor’s degree and one year of professional-level procurement and contract experience related to the position.

Any combination of experience and education equivalent to four years of procurement and contract experience related to the position.

Note : If you are selected to move forward in the selection process, you must provide official transcripts from all institutions of higher education that were used in the award of your degree.

Preferred Skills ( these must be addressed in your cover letter for full consideration ) :

Experience with Oregon procurement laws and rules

Effective communication to convey and accept information

Develop constructive and collaborative working relationships with others

Manage and maintain one’s time to efficiently complete tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Evaluate information against a set of standards and verify accuracy.