Procurement & Contract Specialist 1

Procurement & Contract Specialist 1

Help shape Oregon's future with the Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD)! We're looking for a motivated, detail-oriented Procurement and Contracts Specialist 1 to join Contracts and Procurement Services (CAPS) team. If you enjoy solving problems, researching options, and supporting colleagues, this role offers a great mix of meaningful work, variety, and growth.

You'll process procurement requests, prepare purchase orders, and grant agreements, and keep our records accurate in agency and statewide systems. As the primary intake point for the CAPS team, you'll also be a trusted partner for DLCD staff, vendors, and grant recipients guiding them through purchasing steps, resolving issues, and helping ensure our processes run smoothly.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• You'll contribute to programs that directly support Oregon communities.
• You'll join a supportive, collaborative team that values clear communication, problem-solving, and innovation.
• You'll enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule that supports work-life balance.
• You'll have opportunities to grow your skills in procurement, contracting, and public service.
• You'll be part of a mission-driven agency that helps communities plan for, protect, and improve the Oregon land that provides a high quality of life for so many.

Desired Attributes:

• Understanding of public procurement practices and methods
• Ability to prepare and review contracts, grants, and related documents
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Clear communication and excellent customer service skills
• Ability to research issues, evaluate information, identify solutions, and make sound recommendations
• Problem-solving skills with experience resolving discrepancies
• Familiarity with procurement or contract systems (such as Oregon Buys)
• Strong ethics and integrity

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to handle sensitive information appropriately
• Commitment to customer service, equity, and continuous improvement

Willingness to collaborate within a dynamic, supportive team

For a copy of the full position description, please email Jan.

Guerrerogon.gov.

About DLCD

DLCD helps communities across Oregon plan for natural resources, climate resilience, housing, and more. Join us and play a key role behind the scenes supporting programs that make a real difference in communities statewide.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

One of DLCD's foundational goals is to become a diverse, equitable, and inclusive agency that implements an equitable and inclusive planning program for Oregon. Efforts are supported by the State of Oregon Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Action Plan, an agency Strategic Plan/Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Plan, and Committee and Work Plan.

At DLCD, all employees are expected to recognize value in individual and cultural differences; lead activities in their division to promote and foster a diverse workforce; actively engage in implementing the DEI Work Plan and associated activities including achieving the agency's affirmative action objectives and goals.

We recognize that to successfully meet our mission and agency values, our commitment to racial equity, diversity, equity, and inclusion must be at the center of our work. DLCD values the lived and professional experiences of individuals from historically and currently underserved and under-resourced communities and honor our Government-to-Government relations responsibilities with Oregon's federally recognized Native American Tribes. We are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive, belonging, and equitable working environment for all employees.

Candidates with diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, language fluencies, lived experiences, and skillsets are encouraged to apply.

What's in it for you:

• Opportunity to collaborate with a team of talented professionals who are passionate about the agency's mission and priorities.
• Flexible work location, with a mix of remote and in-office work.
• 11 paid holidays per year and additional personal business time off.
• Comprehensive benefit package options.

The Benefits

The State of Oregon offers a competitive and affordable health and benefits package, including excellent medical, vision and dental coverage, paid holidays off, and personal business leave, as well as paid and accrued vacation and sick leave. In addition to standard medical benefits and employee leave, the state also provides additional optional benefits, such as basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses.

After a qualifying period, new employees are enrolled in the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP). State employees also have access to benefits like deferred compensation plans through the Oregon Savings Growth Plan and the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Join thousands of state employees who came for a job and stayed for a career!

Minimum Qualifications

Three years' paraprofessional or…