Senior Contract Officer



Senior Contract Officer

Salary

$68,123.00 - $115,809.00 Annually

Location

Chesterfield, VA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

23-00574

Department

Procurement

Opening Date

12/26/2022

Closing Date

4/16/2023 11:59 PM Eastern

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, or a related field; three years of professional experience in public sector procurement or contract administration; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Ability to use a variety of information technology systems to perform daily tasks. Possession of one of the following certifications is preferred: Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), or Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO). Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required.  

Duties

Manage competitive procurement processes, formal and informal, in compliance with the Virginia Public Procurement Act, Chesterfield County Code, policies and procedures. Manage and conduct innovative, complex procurements. Review and analyze assigned procurement requisitions. Responsible for determination of the most appropriate method of procurement to be utilized for the source selection of high profile and complex construction projects, goods, and services. Coordinate, assist, research, analyze and develop scopes of work, specifications, evaluation methods, and criteria for development of IFB's and RFP's for construction, goods, and services contracts. Provide guidance, educate and advise using departments during the process of evaluating bids and proposals. Review and analyze justifications for award/non-award to ensure the integrity of the county's procurement procedures. Plan, coordinate, and conduct pre-bid/pre-proposal conferences for the procurement of major and complex construction projects, goods and services. Identify, evaluate the benefits, and coordinate cooperative procurements. Conduct and manage negotiations; conduct procurement and administer contracts, work with firm's legal counsel, and County Attorney's Office during the development of contracts and bid/contract disputes. Respond to requests for information under the Freedom of Information Act. Conduct on-site visitations of vendor facilities to ensure vendors' capability of successfully meeting contractual obligations. Review and approve requests for changes in construction, goods, and services contracts. Manage multiple projects. Perform other work as required. PLEASE NOTE: Position open until filled (first review to begin January 3, 2023). This position is a part of an approved Career Development Plan (CDP) and offers career progression opportunities and salary incentives, as funding permits, based on performance, qualifications, and experience.  

Shift

Monday - Friday; 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

Work Location

Procurement

 

Chesterfield County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

For information on county benefits, view Employee Benefits Summary.

01
What is your highest level of education completed? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)
  • Some High School
  • High School/GED
  • Some College
  • 2 year College degree (Associate's)
  • 4 year College degree (Bachelor's)
  • Master's Degree
02
How many years of professional experience in public sector procurement or contract administration do you have? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 - 3 years
  • 3 - 5 years
  • 5 - 10 years
  • 10 - 15 years
  • More than 15 years
03
How many years of experience do you have in strategic sourcing, analysis of bids and proposals, negotiations, and specification development? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 - 3 years
  • 3 - 5 years
  • 5 - 10 years
  • 10 - 15 years
  • More than 15 years
04
How many years of experience do you have planning, coordinating and conducting procurement of major and complex construction, goods and services? (Please answer accurately. Failure to respond accurately will result in disqualification from consideration.)
  • Less than 1 year
  • 1 - 3 years
  • 3 - 5 years
  • 5 - 10 years
  • 10 - 15 years
  • More than 15 years

Required Question

Agency
Chesterfield County
Address
Human Resources Department
9901 Lori Road / P.O. Box 40
Chesterfield, Virginia, 23832
Phone
804-748-1551 (Office)