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Job Summary
Are you interested in making Benton County a better place for all its citizens? Do you enjoy diverse and dynamic work? Are you a person who loves to work with a variety of people? If so, then please consider joining the Financial Services Department at Benton County. You’ll get the opportunity to work with a committed and driven team working together to provide the backbone to the County organization.
Job Summary
This position is responsible for issuing and processing the County’s Contracts. Utilize standardized templates or independently develop new templates for approval to meet program/departmental needs. Provide professional expertise and serve as the subject matter expert for procurements, contract development, and negotiations. May negotiate contract terms with guidance from County Counsel, Department Directors, or Program Managers and will conduct and oversee intermediate/informal and formal procurements and complex proposals of a non-routine nature. Procurement work is varied and sometimes complex requiring knowledge of many different and unrelated processes and methods. This position works independently to ensure compliance with and interpretation of purchasing guidelines, policies, procedures and best practices with specialty projects, including grant, state, and federal funding.
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We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQIA+ community members. The strength of our organization lies in the diversity of our workforce and the perspectives our employees bring to their work at Benton County.
Your Total Compensation/Benefits
- Spend more time with your family, friends and get back to doing what you love!
- 10 Paid Holidays + 2 Floating Holidays + 8 hours of vacation accrual every month + sick leave! Vacation accrual increases with years of service.
- $0 Health Insurance Premium!
- Medical, Dental and Vision - cover your whole family without paying a dime.
- The county currently pays up to $10.28 per hour to cover your health benefits ($1,781 a month for a family plan, $21,372 a year).
- In addition, the county contributes up to $1,400 per year to your Health Savings or Retirement account!
- Apart from your deductible you can use this money for things that aren’t traditionally paid by insurance – i.e. Ibuprofen, Tylenol and other preventative type medications.
- You never lose your Health Savings Account funds as it rolls over from year to year.
- Dependents up to age 26 are covered!
- Get ready for retirement. Save money without putting in money!
- After 6 months of employment:
- The county makes a retirement contribution of 6% of your salary towards Oregon PERS!
- The county makes a deferred compensation 457b plan contribution of 1.5% of your salary! You can add more if you wish.
- A free wellness and assistance program that pays YOU!
- We want to help you be your best self. Join county groups and competitions and get money added to your paycheck for taking care of yourself! Earn up to $240 a year in quarterly and yearly health incentives!
- Participate in drawings for fun prizes like exercise equipment, smart watches, and more!
- Get free legal and financial counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program, Canopy.
- 100% employer-paid coverage for AD&D ($100,000), Life ($50,000), and Long Term Disability coverage.
- Supplemental plans are available at reasonable rates!
- Advance, learn and grow your career with a team committed to your professional development.
- This position is eligible for educational assistance for 3 courses per school year.
- Annual salary range of:
- $55,971 - $75,525 .
- This position guarantees two salary raises within your first year as long as your performance is in good standing!
- For most employees who take advantage of health benefits the salary only makes up 60% of their total compensation. The County invests in you and your family!
- Have benefits questions?
- Reach out to us anytime: recruiting@co.benton.or.us
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in the Finance field; AND
- 1 year of professional experience in Finance.
Special Requirements:
Possession of or ability to obtain within one year, one of the following certifications:
- Oregon Procurement Basic Certification (OPBC)
- Oregon Procurement Advanced Certification (OPAC)
- Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO)
- Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB)
- Or similar certification from a nationally recognized procurement training program
- Has contracts and procurement experience including federal procurement rules.
- Works well with people having different levels of understanding about procurement and contracts.
- Enjoys being part of a team who values customer service, efficiency, accuracy, and light-heartedness.
Debbie Sessions, Deputy Director of Financial Services
Benton County Finance & Budget Department
Telephone: (541) 766-6771
debbie.parsons@co.benton.or.us
Working & Living in Benton County
Perfectly placed in the Willamette Valley, 90 miles south of Portland and 40 miles north of Eugene, Benton County has easy access to urban areas with ample opportunities for cultural activities. Combined with outdoor recreation galore in the Cascade Range 80 miles to the east and the Coastal Range and Pacific Ocean 50 miles west, the county’s 90,000 residents like to say they “have it all.”
Working in Benton County
Living in Benton County
How to Apply
- To apply for this position, click on the "Apply" button to fill out all information in the online application and complete the questionnaire. Failure to do so may result in your application being removed from consideration.
- Only complete applications received by the posted application deadline date, or the first review date will be considered.
- Answer all supplemental questions.
- You will get an email stating your application has been submitted. Log in to your NeoGov account before the job announcement closes to see if you have any pending tasks or notifications, and make sure to complete these tasks before the job announcement closes. These can be found under the “My Applications” section.
- Be sure to check both your email and NeoGov account for updates regarding this recruitment.
- This is a FLSA exempt position.
- Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes.
- Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources. NOTE: If claiming veterans’ preference please be sure to attach your DD214 or Disability letter from the VA.
- Benton County does not offer VISA sponsorships. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Benton County will review these documents to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
- If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation, please contact the Benton County Human Resources Department by calling 541-766-6081.
Benton County is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity, fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or source of income.
Helpful links and contact information
Learn more about Benton County
Understanding the County Application Process
Job Interest Cards webpage
For more information you may contact us by e-mail at recruiting@co.benton.or.us or by phone at 541-766-6081.
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