Contracting and Procurement Officer -II

Contracting and Procurement Officer I-II Agency

345 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Deputy Director - CFO - Purchasing - Procurement

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note:

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Full time

Regular

Level I: $53,000/year

Level II: $60,400/year

• Our benefits go beyond the basics, offering annual benefit allowances, a variety of health, dental, and vision plan options, paid annual and sick leave that rolls over each year, 11 paid holidays, robust retirement savings plans, and an EAP & wellness program to support you every step of the way.

• The benefits allowance covers up to $20,538.24 for employees and their dependents to enroll in benefits.

• The State offers several different medical, dental, and vision plans to better fit your needs. Including options to enroll in a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).

• Pathfinder Defined Contribution Plan: available to employees who began State employment after November 1st, 2015.
• Employer matches 6% with an employee contribution of 4.5%.
• Employer matches 7% with an employee contribution of 7% or above.
• OPERS Defined Benefit Plan: available to returning employees who were previously enrolled in OPERS.

• 15 days accrued annually during the first 1–5 years of service.
• 18 days accrued annually for 5–10 years of service.
• 20 days accrued annually for 10–20 years of service.
• 25 days accrued annually for over 20 years of service.
• Sick leave:
  Accrued at 15 days per year

• 11 paid holidays per year

• Longevity payments are paid annually to eligible State employees with a minimum of 2 years of State service.

• EAP is a cooperative effort between employees and administration to help employees gain access to professional services in resolving personal problems.

Contracting & Procurement Officer I-II

Purchasing

9

Procurement Manager

Exempt

1745 S US Highway 183, Clinton, OK 73601

Note:

Candidates selected for positions at the Oklahoma Department of Transportation may be required to complete a pre‑employment background check and drug screening before beginning employment. Some positions may also require applicants to participate in a Physical Abilities Demonstration and be rated as capable of performing the essential functions of this job family.

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities at the Department of Central Services involving the awarding of contracts for the procurement of products and services for multiple state agencies, departments and institutions.

• Assists in the preparation and revision of specifications and technical bid documents; schedules and assigns closing dates for bid replies.
• Compiles and maintains a qualified bidders list.
• Monitors contract activity, prepares usage reports.
• Assembles, tabulates and summarizes competitive bid replies.
• Organizes and maintains contract records until final disposition.
• Composes and prepares routine correspondence and reports; interviews callers, schedules conferences.
• Evaluates bids for compliance with specifications; evaluates bidder’s capacity to perform and comply; recommends award of contracts to responsible bidder with lowest bid; assists in the development and maintenance of new statewide contracts.
• Makes recommendations to management concerning products and services and available sources of supply.
• Studies catalogues, trade publications and purchasing manuals; participates in on‑going training programs.
• May conduct random reviews of agency purchase orders; ensures compliance in competitive contracting process with state laws and related rules and regulations.
• Establishes and maintains contracts; exercises delegated signature and contracting…