Oregon State Government Jobs
Procurement Specialist (Procurement and Contract Specialist 1)
Oregon State Government Jobs, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
Initial Posting Date:09/27/2024
Application Deadline:10/13/2024
Agency:Department of Environmental Quality
Salary Range:$4,138 - $6,318
Position Type:Employee
Position Title:Procurement Specialist (Procurement and Contract Specialist 1)
Job Description:The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality strives to build and sustain an inclusive environment that embraces and values diversity. Employees at all levels of the agency work together to foster fairness, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, veteran, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, or physical or mental disability. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may not meet every one of our listed preferred
qualifications. Lived experience may count towards the preferred qualification. If you are excited about this position, we encourage you to apply. If you are unsure as to whether or not you meet the qualifications of this position, please contact us to discuss your application.Are you passionate about preserving, enhancing, and protecting Oregon’s environment?
If so, please consider a career with the State of Oregon at the
Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) . At DEQ, employees have the opportunity to work with a dynamic and supportive team of mission-focused individuals tasked with maintaining, restoring, and enhancing the quality of Oregon’s air, land, and water. Here is a video about DEQ:
https://youtu.be/iP3K7JoLe1kDEQ has a full-time opportunity available for a
Procurement Specialist (Procurement and Contract Specialist 1)
in Portland, Oregon.This position is limited duration for 2 years with the potential of being extended or made permanent pending Budget and Legislature approval.Please consider joining an innovative team, and work to advance DEQ’s mission to protect and improve Oregon’s environmental quality. The Central Services Division (CSD) assists the agency in achieving its mission by providing central management services for the agency in accounting, budgeting, information systems, human resources, health and safety, training, policy and organizational development, purchasing, and facilities management. CSD serves headquarters and 3 regional divisions, the Vehicle Inspection Program, and the Laboratory and Environmental Assessment Division. Services are provided for over 700 positions, various local and regional governments, and directly to citizens.Click
here
to view a map of all of the DEQ offices.What you will do!You will support agency programs by conducting less-complex procurement activities, such as determining appropriate solicitation methods; facilitating procurements; working with staff on business process improvements with a goal of long-term efficiency gains; and collaborating with staff to translate program requirements into solicitation and contract specifications and terms. You will also review selection documentation; identify appropriate processes and forms; and provide guidelines, policies, procedures, and training to managers and staff.What’s in it for you!The opportunity to work in a productive and creative environment where no two days are ever the same!We offer a
competitive benefits package
that offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for the employee and their qualified family members, as well as paid sick leave, vacation leave, personal leave, and 11 paid holidays a year.In addition, we offer membership in the
Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) , and you have the opportunity to potentially receive loan forgiveness under the
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) . If you are passionate about Oregon's environment, apply today!This is a full-time, AFSCME represented position.This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.What are we looking for
?Minimum Qualifications: 3 years of paraprofessional or technical-level experience in a related field such as general business, accounting, contracts, purchasing, or project administration, OR a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.Candidates who are most competitive will also reflect the following:Demonstrated understanding of environmental justice and the historical impacts for marginalized and underrepresented communities; ability to take personal responsibility for increasing their knowledge of environmental justice and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to use tact, diplomacy, and good judgment to communicate clearly and effectively with employees at all levels, sometimes in stressful situations, and often to ensure compliance with laws, rules, and regulations.Ability to prioritize workload to meet changing priorities, complicated assignments, and tight deadlines.Ability to use critical thinking and analytical skills to form independent judgment, initiative, and decision-making; ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.Experience researching and applying appropriate state and federal procurement laws, rules, policies, and procedures.Experience preparing agreements and procurement documents.Experience providing technical assistance.Working Conditions:DEQ believes in a diverse and inclusive work environment. All employees are expected to contribute to a work environment that collectively values and benefits from respecting its diversity and promotes a culture of inclusiveness.This position will be based out of DEQ’s Headquarters office, however, the successful candidate will be eligible for hybrid work. The logistics of hybrid work will need to be worked out with the Hiring Manager prior to your hire and may be changed at any time given specific job duties and business needs. DEQ will provide necessary hardware (laptop, monitor, keyboard, mouse, and cell phone) for an employee to successfully work from home. At DEQ sites, you will have access to a workspace, however, it may be shared with other employees.This position requires occasional travel on official State business for meetings, trainings, conferences, seminars, and public hearings, some of which may include evening work, overnight stays, and /or weekend work. There may be extended work hours to meet deadlines. This position requires the occasional lifting of up to 25lbs.How to Apply:
(complete the application in full)External Applicants
Click on the “Apply” button and submit your application. Click this
link
for the External Candidate job aid , and v iew this
video
for additional information.Internal Applicants
(current State of Oregon employees):
Apply through your employee Workday account. View this
knowledge article
for assistance.Helpful Tips:Allow yourself plenty of time to complete and submit the application.Workday will timeout after 15 minutes of inactivity.This posting closes at 11:59 PM on the close date listed.Please save a copy of the job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job posting closes.Be sure to check both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment.Workday performs best in Google Chrome.Click here for
Resources
and a
Job Support Page
.Please Note:
In addition to your related work experience and education, DEQ will use the desired attributes and minimum qualifications above, under the “What are we looking for?” section to determine whom to interview. Please make sure your attributes and minimum qualifications are clearly demonstrated in your application material.Veterans Information:DEQ provides veterans’ preference points to all eligible veterans. For more information on veterans’ preference, please visit
Veterans Resources , or call the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs at: 1-800-692-9666. For privacy reasons, please do not attach veterans’ preference documents when initially applying. You will be asked to submit those at a later time.Equal Pay Analysis:As an employer, the State of Oregon complies with HB 2005, the Pay Equity Bill. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected class in the payment of wages, and we do not screen applicants on the basis of their current or past compensation. Please visit
http://www.oregon.gov/das/hr/pages/equity.aspx
for more information. Please note: the salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect an additional 6.95% (6% goes to PERS and .95% covers payroll taxes). Please review the
Classification and Compensation
page for more details.Work Authorization:DEQ does not offer visa sponsorships. On the first day of employment, all hires will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. In addition, hires will have three business days from their first day of employment to present documents that establish employment authorization and identity. DEQ is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.Questions/Need Help?If you have questions about the recruitment or need assistance to participate in the application process, please contact DEQ’s Recruitment Team at
jobs@deq.oregon.gov
or 503-229-5107. TTY users: please use the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900.
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Application Deadline:10/13/2024
Agency:Department of Environmental Quality
Salary Range:$4,138 - $6,318
Position Type:Employee
Position Title:Procurement Specialist (Procurement and Contract Specialist 1)
Job Description:The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality strives to build and sustain an inclusive environment that embraces and values diversity. Employees at all levels of the agency work together to foster fairness, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, veteran, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, or physical or mental disability. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may not meet every one of our listed preferred
qualifications. Lived experience may count towards the preferred qualification. If you are excited about this position, we encourage you to apply. If you are unsure as to whether or not you meet the qualifications of this position, please contact us to discuss your application.Are you passionate about preserving, enhancing, and protecting Oregon’s environment?
If so, please consider a career with the State of Oregon at the
Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) . At DEQ, employees have the opportunity to work with a dynamic and supportive team of mission-focused individuals tasked with maintaining, restoring, and enhancing the quality of Oregon’s air, land, and water. Here is a video about DEQ:
https://youtu.be/iP3K7JoLe1kDEQ has a full-time opportunity available for a
Procurement Specialist (Procurement and Contract Specialist 1)
in Portland, Oregon.This position is limited duration for 2 years with the potential of being extended or made permanent pending Budget and Legislature approval.Please consider joining an innovative team, and work to advance DEQ’s mission to protect and improve Oregon’s environmental quality. The Central Services Division (CSD) assists the agency in achieving its mission by providing central management services for the agency in accounting, budgeting, information systems, human resources, health and safety, training, policy and organizational development, purchasing, and facilities management. CSD serves headquarters and 3 regional divisions, the Vehicle Inspection Program, and the Laboratory and Environmental Assessment Division. Services are provided for over 700 positions, various local and regional governments, and directly to citizens.Click
here
to view a map of all of the DEQ offices.What you will do!You will support agency programs by conducting less-complex procurement activities, such as determining appropriate solicitation methods; facilitating procurements; working with staff on business process improvements with a goal of long-term efficiency gains; and collaborating with staff to translate program requirements into solicitation and contract specifications and terms. You will also review selection documentation; identify appropriate processes and forms; and provide guidelines, policies, procedures, and training to managers and staff.What’s in it for you!The opportunity to work in a productive and creative environment where no two days are ever the same!We offer a
competitive benefits package
that offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for the employee and their qualified family members, as well as paid sick leave, vacation leave, personal leave, and 11 paid holidays a year.In addition, we offer membership in the
Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) , and you have the opportunity to potentially receive loan forgiveness under the
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) . If you are passionate about Oregon's environment, apply today!This is a full-time, AFSCME represented position.This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.What are we looking for
?Minimum Qualifications: 3 years of paraprofessional or technical-level experience in a related field such as general business, accounting, contracts, purchasing, or project administration, OR a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.Candidates who are most competitive will also reflect the following:Demonstrated understanding of environmental justice and the historical impacts for marginalized and underrepresented communities; ability to take personal responsibility for increasing their knowledge of environmental justice and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to use tact, diplomacy, and good judgment to communicate clearly and effectively with employees at all levels, sometimes in stressful situations, and often to ensure compliance with laws, rules, and regulations.Ability to prioritize workload to meet changing priorities, complicated assignments, and tight deadlines.Ability to use critical thinking and analytical skills to form independent judgment, initiative, and decision-making; ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.Experience researching and applying appropriate state and federal procurement laws, rules, policies, and procedures.Experience preparing agreements and procurement documents.Experience providing technical assistance.Working Conditions:DEQ believes in a diverse and inclusive work environment. All employees are expected to contribute to a work environment that collectively values and benefits from respecting its diversity and promotes a culture of inclusiveness.This position will be based out of DEQ’s Headquarters office, however, the successful candidate will be eligible for hybrid work. The logistics of hybrid work will need to be worked out with the Hiring Manager prior to your hire and may be changed at any time given specific job duties and business needs. DEQ will provide necessary hardware (laptop, monitor, keyboard, mouse, and cell phone) for an employee to successfully work from home. At DEQ sites, you will have access to a workspace, however, it may be shared with other employees.This position requires occasional travel on official State business for meetings, trainings, conferences, seminars, and public hearings, some of which may include evening work, overnight stays, and /or weekend work. There may be extended work hours to meet deadlines. This position requires the occasional lifting of up to 25lbs.How to Apply:
(complete the application in full)External Applicants
Click on the “Apply” button and submit your application. Click this
link
for the External Candidate job aid , and v iew this
video
for additional information.Internal Applicants
(current State of Oregon employees):
Apply through your employee Workday account. View this
knowledge article
for assistance.Helpful Tips:Allow yourself plenty of time to complete and submit the application.Workday will timeout after 15 minutes of inactivity.This posting closes at 11:59 PM on the close date listed.Please save a copy of the job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job posting closes.Be sure to check both your email and Workday account for updates regarding this recruitment.Workday performs best in Google Chrome.Click here for
Resources
and a
Job Support Page
.Please Note:
In addition to your related work experience and education, DEQ will use the desired attributes and minimum qualifications above, under the “What are we looking for?” section to determine whom to interview. Please make sure your attributes and minimum qualifications are clearly demonstrated in your application material.Veterans Information:DEQ provides veterans’ preference points to all eligible veterans. For more information on veterans’ preference, please visit
Veterans Resources , or call the Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs at: 1-800-692-9666. For privacy reasons, please do not attach veterans’ preference documents when initially applying. You will be asked to submit those at a later time.Equal Pay Analysis:As an employer, the State of Oregon complies with HB 2005, the Pay Equity Bill. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected class in the payment of wages, and we do not screen applicants on the basis of their current or past compensation. Please visit
http://www.oregon.gov/das/hr/pages/equity.aspx
for more information. Please note: the salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect an additional 6.95% (6% goes to PERS and .95% covers payroll taxes). Please review the
Classification and Compensation
page for more details.Work Authorization:DEQ does not offer visa sponsorships. On the first day of employment, all hires will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. In addition, hires will have three business days from their first day of employment to present documents that establish employment authorization and identity. DEQ is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.Questions/Need Help?If you have questions about the recruitment or need assistance to participate in the application process, please contact DEQ’s Recruitment Team at
jobs@deq.oregon.gov
or 503-229-5107. TTY users: please use the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900.
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