Procurement Specialist; White Bark HQ Correctional Enterprises

Title: Procurement Specialist (White Bark HQ):
Virginia Correctional Enterprises #00932

State Role

Title:

Financial Services Spec I

Hiring Range: $50,566 - $75,846

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Dept of Corr
- Central Admin

Location: VCE Headquarters

Agency Website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

Recruitment Type: State Employee Only - E

Job Duties

Virginia Correctional Enterprises (VCE) is a manufacturing and service agency dedicated to providing meaningful jobs and developing valuable work skills for offenders, supporting successful reentry after release. VCE fulfills this mission by offering high‑quality goods and services to our customers across the Commonwealth. For more information about VCE, including our products, services, and locations, please visit

If hired by VCE you will start or restart a 12 month probationary period. This is for all New Hires, Transfers, returning State Employees.

Procurement Specialists procure goods and services in accordance with the Virginia Public Procurement Act and the Agency Procurement and Surplus Property Manual to include maintaining sources of supply and promoting small, women‑owned, and minority‑owned business programs. The position serves as the primary point of contact for all eVA‑related issues and inquiries, as well as general procurement questions from agency staff.

• Quality products
• Accurate and complete orders delivered on time.

Minimum Qualifications

• Proficiency in computer keyboarding and MS Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Skill in planning, organizing, record-keeping, purchasing, problem solving, and training.
• Ability to effectively manage time, maintain attention to detail, prioritize, and make decisions.
• Ability to work independently, resolve problems, and perform effectively in complex work situations that involve multi-tasking and procedural requirements.
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing, listen effectively and handle difficult situations.
• Knowledge of the public procurement process, contract administration, and Small Purchase Charge Card Program (SPCC).
• Knowledge of the electronic procurement system eVA or other electronic purchasing systems.
• Ability to work independently, resolve problems, and perform effectively in complex work situations that involve extensive procedural requirement.
• Ability to complete the Virginia Ethics Council Conflict of Interest (COI) filing within two (2) business days of hire and annually thereafter, in accordance with the Code of Virginia § 2.2-3100.
• Ability to complete COI training within two (2) months of hire and every other year thereafter, as required by Code of Virginia § 2.2-3132.

Additional Considerations

• Knowledge of general business, strategic planning, resource allocation, raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other factors impacting the manufacture and procurement of goods and services.
• Knowledge of sources of supply, commodities, price indices, and manufacturing markets.
• Virginia Contracting Associate (VCA), or other purchasing certification; or
• Must obtain State Certification as a VCA within one year of employment.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Background Investigation Requirements:
All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Drug Testing Requirements:
Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre‑employment drug…