Procurement & Contract Specialist 2 (Oregon State Government)

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The Oregon State Police in Salem, Oregon is hiring for one (1) Full-Time, Permanent Procurement & Contract Specialist 2 position.

Studies have shown that people from underrepresented backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet all the qualifications and preferred skills described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. If you meet key qualifications for the job and believe you would be a good fit, we encourage you to apply; please use your resume and cover letter to address your qualifications and the preferred skills for this position.

If you are a current OSP AFSCME employee and you wish to receive preference as an internal applicant, you must apply in Workday by end of day on 11/06/2024. If you apply after this time, you will not receive internal preference and your interview materials will be reviewed along with external applicants. This recruitment will remain open until 01/22/2025, or until filled, with application review dates occurring approximately every two weeks beginning 11/06/2024. We may close the announcement at any time after this date when we have received an adequate number of applications.

If you require an alternate format to complete the employment process, or to request a copy of the position description, please contact osp.recruiting@osp.oregon.gov and reference REQ-167920.

The salary listed is the non-PERS (Public Employee Retirement System) qualifying salary range. Prior to applying you should ensure all sections of your Workday Job History page is accurate and complete. This information is utilized during the pay equity analysis phase.

Summary of Job Duties:

In this position, you will be a direct report to the Director of Procurement/DPO and will provide procurement related functions to carry out the agency mission and duties. You will apply appropriate state and federal procurement laws, rules, policies, and procedures to carry out their duties. You will provide service and support to OSP sworn and professional staff throughout Oregon.

You will use a range of purchasing and contracting methods to procure goods and services.  This includes, but is not limited to: capital assets, equipment, supplies, and services.

You will communicate, coordinate, and interact with the Department of Administrative Services (DAS), Enterprise Information Systems (EIS) and Department of Justice (DOJ) for legal sufficiency or other regulatory reviews.

You will be responsible to keep abreast of changes within the procurement processing steps, due to changes in state law, regulations, policy, or management directives.

Minimum Qualifications/Eligibility Requirements:

Four years procurement and contract experience related to the position. Two of the four years must have been at the professional-level such as developing and administering standard contracts, agreements, or solicitations.

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A bachelor’s degree and one year of professional-level procurement and contract experience related to the position.

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Any combination of experience and education equivalent to four years of procurement and contract experience related to the position.

Note: If you are selected to move forward in the selection process, you must provide official transcripts from all institutions of higher education that were used in the award of your degree.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Oregon procurement laws and rules

• Effective communication to convey and accept information

• Develop constructive and collaborative working relationships with others

• Manage and maintain one’s time to efficiently complete tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Evaluate information against a set of standards and verify accuracy.

This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.

Selection Process:

The process will be comprised of the following evaluation assessment (subject to change).

• Interview

How to Apply:

Apply in Workday by the deadline listed above, failure to submit your application by 11:59PM of the above listed date will result in automatic disqualification of your application. You must submit a resume demonstrating your experience as it relates to the minimum qualifications for the position. In addition to a resume, you must submit a cover letter – no more than two pages in length – addressing how you meet the preferred skills for this position. Failure to attach a resume addressing the minimum qualifications and a cover letter addressing the preferred skills will result in disqualification of your application. Please submit these documents in either MS Word or PDF format.

This position is covered by an AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement. Current OSP AFSCME Local 896 employees who meet the minimum qualifications of this position will be given preference in the selection process. Current OSP employees should refer to the Filling of Vacancies policy for additional information.

The Oregon State Police does not offer visa sponsorships.

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