Director of Procurement and General Services - Henrico
Full Time
Henrico County, VA
Posted
Job description
If you haven’t considered the perks of working for State government, you should! As the
Director of Procurement and General Services on our team, you can expect such perks as:
- Quality of life! Enjoy a work/life balance with flexible schedule options and telework options for many positions.
- 13 Paid State holidays on top of vacation, sick, volunteer, and personal leave!
- Comprehensive and affordable health benefits!
- Participation in the VRS retirement system;
- and much more!
If this sounds like a mission that you would like to be a part of, apply today!
To help us achieve our goals of being the "best in class’, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced candidate to join our team in the newly created position of
Director of Procurement and General Services where, as a member of the executive team, you will direct the planning, staffing, budgeting, and execution of the agency’s procurement and general services programs.
Please see the “Qualifications” sections for more information and come see what the VEC is all about!
Please see the “Qualifications” sections for more information and come see what the VEC is all about!
Minimum Qualifications
At a minimum, the qualified applicant will possess:
- Extensive knowledge of procurement law and regulations (e.g., APSMM, VPPA and VITA Buy IT manual); procurement principles and practices, including approved methods of procurement, supplier diversity requirements, specification package development, contract management and administration principles, small purchase programs, inventory control and surplus property guidelines, and mail distribution functions
- Considerable knowledge of applicable laws and regulations, policies and procedures, practices and methods related to facilities and real estate management and maintenance
- Considerable knowledge of space and resource allocation, capital outlay, contracting and leasing, emergency planning and continuity of operations, building access, security and construction requirements (e.g., Virginia Uniform Statewide Building Code, life safety code, and applicable National Fire Protection Association codes), and applicable portions of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations
- Strong leadership, project management, oral and written communication, analytical, and computer skills (software applications for databases, word processing, and spreadsheets)
- Demonstrated ability to work well with staff, other state agencies, vendors, and the public
- Demonstrated ability to manage staff, assigned program areas, and budget
- Ability to review and approve contract and construction documents.
- Ability to interpret and apply policies, rules, and regulations
- Ability to negotiate effectively, collect, analyze and report data, and develop and implement policies and procedures
- Ability to review, interpret, and utilize construction documents and industry communications such as contract specifications, schematics, design layouts, and blueprints
- Ability to evaluate contractor compliance and performance, and use equipment and tools related to assigned trade areas, as necessary
Preferred Qualifications
In addition, preferred candidates will have:
- A college degree in business administration, management, procurement, architecture, engineering, property management or related area or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Progressively responsible experience managing procurement and general service programs, and advanced procurement certification (e.g., Virginia Contracting Master, Certified Professional Public Buyer/Officer, Certified Professional in Supply Management/Supplier Diversity, Certified Purchasing Professional, and/or Certified Professional Purchasing Manager).
Special Requirements
The selected candidate must successfully pass a comprehensive fingerprint-based
FBI
background investigation.
Must be willing to travel statewide to oversee projects; possess valid Driver’s License; and possess and maintain Virginia Contract Officer designation.
Completion of Statement of Economic Interests form required annually and mandated training.
Must be willing to travel statewide to oversee projects; possess valid Driver’s License; and possess and maintain Virginia Contract Officer designation.
Completion of Statement of Economic Interests form required annually and mandated training.
Special Instructions to Applicants
This position is located in our Henrico central office, 6606 W. Broad Street, Henrico VA.
Diversity and inclusivity are at the heart of what we do in Virginia, and the VEC is committed to upholding these values in our employment opportunities across the Commonwealth to people from all backgrounds, including all races, ethnicities, genders, and abilities.
Diversity and inclusivity are at the heart of what we do in Virginia, and the VEC is committed to upholding these values in our employment opportunities across the Commonwealth to people from all backgrounds, including all races, ethnicities, genders, and abilities.
The Virginia Employment Commission Is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program, and a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
- Applications for this position must be submitted electronically through this website. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and résumés will not be accepted.
- Applications are not accepted after the recruitment closing date.
- Please carefully review the details of this recruitment including the location of the position and the posted salary before applying. VEC does not provide relocation assistance, and no salary will be offered outside of the posted salary range / flat rate.
- Consideration for an interview is based solely on the information within the application (and/or resume). You must ensure your application/resume includes the scope of your experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities as it relates to the position you are applying for. Information not stated will not be assumed.
- This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration.
- For the status of your application and this position, please refer to your RMS / Jobs.Virginia.Gov account. We do not provide application status updates via email or telephone.
- Auxiliary Aids and Services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
- Applicants needing accommodations should contact the Human Resource office for additional information.
The
VEC
does not provide sponsorship; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work in the US.
NOTICE
: VEC will record information from each new employee’s Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) into the Federal E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.
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