Contract Specialist II

** Agency
* * Office of State Human Resources
** Division
* * OSHR Director's Office
** Job Classification Title
** Contract Specialist II (NS)
** Position Number
**** Grade
* * NC17

To provide a solid Human Resource management foundation, responsible oversight, and creative solutions through a collaborative approach with all stakeholders to maximize the potential of our greatest asset – OUR EMPLOYEES.
** Description of Work
** Our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.
ANTICIPATED VACANCY       INTERNAL TO STATE GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES ONLY    Recruitment Range: $60,881 - $83,712    The role of the OSHR Contract Specialist II is to serve as the lead purchaser of the procurement of a very complex and diversified range of contract and non-contract goods and services. This position has responsibilities which include:

• Independently manage all procurement activities to ensure that all   purchases of goods and services are completed in compliance with   General Statutes, Administrative Codes, NC Procurement Manual, and State   Term Contracts.

• Collaborate with agency leadership in the areas of budget planning,   strategic planning and strategic sourcing to develop procurement    strategies that are cost-effective and improve agency deliverables, while   ensuring fiscal integrity.

• Development, review, and preparation of contractual documents such as   RFIs, RFQs, IFBs, RFPs, MOUs, MOAs, personal service agreements, and   sole source agreements for acquiring goods and services requested by   OSHR.

• Assist business owners in developing and clarifying performance   measures, deliverables, standards, and effective evaluation criteria.

• Act as lead for the evaluation of proposals and documentation of award   justifications.

• Process all required procurement approvals and procedures.

• Review and complete requests to amend, extend, or renew contracts.

• Manage procurement files and tracking for all OSHR contracts.
** Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences
*** Demonstrated experience in large-scale purchasing methods and procedures is essential, including a working knowledge of State and Departmental Purchasing regulations, guidelines, and policies and procedures.
* Must have North Carolina Administrative Code, Statutes, and Executive Orders affecting all procurements experience.
* Must-have North Carolina eVP (Electronic Vendor Portal and North Carolina E-Procurement System experience.
* Ability to apply and interpret established rules and regulations to determine appropriate bid processes (forward to State Purchase and Contract or Information Technology Services) based on state law.
* The ability to communicate professionally and effectively, demonstrate outstanding composition, verbal, and negotiation skills, and conduct meetings with professionalism. Additionally, the individual must be capable of applying and interpreting established rules and regulations, maintaining records of moderate complexity, and preparing reports based on tabulations derived from these records.
* Have a working knowledge of personal computers and various software packages (i.e., MS Word, Excel).
* Have the ability to establish and maintain working relationships with the entire team, as well as with those outside the division.
** Preference
* * Prefer North Carolina Contract Manager (NCCM) Certified
** Minimum

Education and Experience
** Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the

Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor’s degree in business or related area from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of progressive procurement or contract administration experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
** Necessary

Special Requirements :
** Completion of the North Carolina Contract Management…