Procurement Officer

The County of Prince George Finance Department is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Procurement Officer. This position will be responsible for preparing specifications and invitation to bid or request for proposal packages; securing and analyzing bids; requisitioning materials and creating purchase orders; maintaining files and records; managing and posting solicitations and contract awards in eVA (the State's/County's procurement platform);

maintaining computer programs and records. This position also coordinates surplus property sales and is the point of contact for vehicle and property insurance claims.

• Thorough knowledge of business methods, Virginia Public Procurement Act purchasing practices;
• thorough knowledge of the laws relating to public purchasing;
• ability to write clear and concise contracts and specifications;
• thorough knowledge of various grades and qualities of a variety of materials, supplies and equipment used by the County;
• ability to gather and analyze facts on a variety of subject matter and to assemble reports;
• thorough knowledge of standard office procedures, practices and equipment;
• ability to express ideas clearly and concisely orally and in writing;
• ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, vendors and the general public.

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in accounting or related field and three years experience in federal and state procurement administration.

EOE.