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State of Oregon

Procurement & Contract Specialist 3

State of Oregon, Salem, OR, United States


Initial Posting Date:
11/20/2024

Application Deadline:
02/19/2025

Agency:
Oregon State Department of Police

Salary Range:
$5,479 - $8,415

Position Type:
Employee

Position Title:
Procurement & Contract Specialist 3

Job Description:

The Oregon State Police in Salem, Oregon is hiring for one (1) Full-Time, Permanent Procurement & Contract Specialist 3 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 12/04/2024. 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 02/19/2025, or until filled, with application review dates occurring approximately every two weeks beginning 12/04/2024. 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-169785.

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 assist agency leadership in improving organizational efficiency in the procurement section. You will be considered a technical procurement expert who will analyze OSP's procurement systems, policies, processes, and chart process flows in order to determine the most efficient and effective systems used by procurement to ensure procurement of goods and services are conducted in an efficient and timely manner while still complying with established laws, regulations, rules, and policies.

You will also serve as a mentor and trainer to procurement staff by handling day to day questions. You will communicate, coordinate, and interact with professionals in all aspects of project development, including offering advice on priorities, procurement options, or feedback.

This position will also conduct complex and high-risk solicitations, contract awards, and amendments, including capital construction and agricultural & engineering.

Minimum Qualifications/Eligibility Requirements:

Five years procurement and contract experience related to the position such as developing and administering standard contracts, agreements, or solicitations.

OR

A bachelor's degree and two years of professional-level procurement and contract experience related to the position.

OR

Any combination of experience and education equivalent to five 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:
  • In depth experience and knowledge with the Oregon Public Contracting Code (ORS 279) in order to analyze, interpret, and apply contracting laws, rules, regulations and policies to assigned projects.
  • Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish assigned work.
  • Develop constructive and collaborative working relationships with others.
  • Use logic and analysis to identify the strengths and opportunities of different available options and evaluate against set of standards.
  • Communicate orally and in writing with a variety of people to elicit and provide information, answer questions, and gain agreement.
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.

Additional Information:

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at OSP

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