Contract Officer, Government

Location: Richmond

Title:

Contract Officer

State Role

Title:

Procurement Officer II

Hiring Range: $70,000 - $80,000/annually

Pay Band: 5

Agency:
Department of Energy

Location:

Richmond, Virginia

Agency Website: energy.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type:
General Public - G

Job Duties

Virginia Energy's Procurement Team is seeking a Contract Officer to support essential procurement and administrative functions for the Virginia Department of Energy. The Contract Officer will ensure all purchasing activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures while maintaining efficiency and accuracy. Key responsibilities include acquiring goods and services, developing specifications, administering contracts, leveraging current technologies to improve processes and reduce costs, and resolving vendor and agency concerns.

Virginia Energy's mission is to lead the Commonwealth to a safe, reliable and responsible energy future with greater emphasis on renewable energy programs and economic development, as well as implement the Virginia's Energy Plan to ensure the Commonwealth has abundant, reliable, affordable and clean energy.

Come be a part of an agency that makes a difference. We have offices in Big Stone Gap, Charlottesville, and Richmond, Virginia.

Minimum Qualifications

* Possession of Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO) Certification

* Comprehensive knowledge of principles for multiple procurement methodologies.

* Comprehensive knowledge of Virginia procurement laws and procedures.

* Comprehensive knowledge of contract development and administration.

* Demonstrated ability to apply Bookkeeping and/or accounting principles and other business practices.

* Thorough knowledge of PC's and software (MS Office).

* Ability to interact and effectively communicate both orally and in writing, and work with various personnel at division and state agency levels, the public and vendors in the private sector.

* Ability to work effectively with vendors, agency employees, and the public.

* Ability to use and navigate various software applications as they apply to purchasing and reporting.

* Ability to use standard office equipment, copiers, fax, scanners, and calculators.

Additional Considerations

N/A

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.

Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you detail all relevant work experience clearly and specifically; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications. You will receive confirmation of receipt once your application and/or résumé has been successfully submitted.

To check the status of your application, refer to "Your Application" in your account.

This position is designated to file a financial disclosure under the State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act. This is a condition of employment, and you are required to submit the Statement of Economic Interests electronically through the Virginia Ethics Council's online filing system annually.

All applicants for employment must consent to a comprehensive background check. Selected candidates must successfully pass a drug test, reference, driving, and criminal background check.

This position does not offer visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future. Selected candidate(s) will need to complete the I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form.

Virginia Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer by both policy and practice, therefore prohibits discrimination on basis of sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation or disability in the recruitment, selection and hiring of our workforce.

As a certified V3 organization, Virginia Energy honors the Commonwealth's veterans hiring preference.…