What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Specialist II/III position at City of Chesapeake?
Position Information
Working Title of Vacant Position
Procurement Specialist II/III
Job Type
Full Time
Posting Type
Public
Number of Vacancies
1
Department
PURCHASING
Division
PURCHASING
Requisition Number
2025020
Number of hours worked per week
40
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday/8am-5pm; Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
Work Site Location
Chesapeake, Virginia
Position Driving Requirement
O - Occasional
Pay Grade
N/A
Pay Basis
Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary
PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST II: $53,424 to $70,787
PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST III: $56,126 to $74,367
Hiring salary dependent on qualifications and experience.
Hiring salary dependent on qualifications and experience.
Job Description
Are you a professional looking to serve the community? Join our team! The City of Chesapeake seeks an experienced professional Procurement Specialist candidate. This is a great opportunity for public procurement professionals to continue their career with a City that has an excellent reputation for service and stability.
There is a career progression program in place that provides procurement specialists the opportunity to advance through the II and III level in as quickly as 24 months! It is worth noting that after a reorganization & period of rebuilding & change, the department will be at full staff. This is an exciting time to join the team!
Based on the qualifications and experience of the candidates interviewed, positions will be filled at the Procurement Specialist II or Procurement Specialist III level. The City will compensate for experience in public procurement, especially at the local government level. This means that selected candidates with significant relevant procurement experience may be compensated higher in the pay range.
Procurement Specialist II hiring salary range: $53,424 to $70,787. Procurement Specialist III hiring salary range: $56,126 to $74,367. Hiring salary dependent on qualifications and experience. To be considered for this opportunity, candidate must have formal solicitation experience to be considered. Please submit a cover letter, resume and online application. Positions are open until filled. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately. First review of applications is January 24, 2025.
Click here to learn more about what it takes to work in Purchasing & Procurement for the City of Chesapeake. Click here for the recruitment brochure.
There is a career progression program in place that provides procurement specialists the opportunity to advance through the II and III level in as quickly as 24 months! It is worth noting that after a reorganization & period of rebuilding & change, the department will be at full staff. This is an exciting time to join the team!
Based on the qualifications and experience of the candidates interviewed, positions will be filled at the Procurement Specialist II or Procurement Specialist III level. The City will compensate for experience in public procurement, especially at the local government level. This means that selected candidates with significant relevant procurement experience may be compensated higher in the pay range.
Procurement Specialist II hiring salary range: $53,424 to $70,787. Procurement Specialist III hiring salary range: $56,126 to $74,367. Hiring salary dependent on qualifications and experience. To be considered for this opportunity, candidate must have formal solicitation experience to be considered. Please submit a cover letter, resume and online application. Positions are open until filled. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately. First review of applications is January 24, 2025.
Click here to learn more about what it takes to work in Purchasing & Procurement for the City of Chesapeake. Click here for the recruitment brochure.
Required Qualifications
Procurement Specialist II:
Requires a bachelor’s degree or any equivalent combination of education and experience in purchasing, marketing, business management, or a closely related field.
In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of two years of related, full-time equivalent experience in formal complex solicitations such as Request for Proposals and Invitation for Bids.
Procurement Specialist III:
Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in purchasing, marketing, business management, or a closely related field.
In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of three years of related, full-time equivalent experience in formal complex solicitations to include Request for Proposals and Invitation for Bids.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: Requires a valid driver’s license and driving record in compliance with City Driving Standards.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties
Requires a bachelor’s degree or any equivalent combination of education and experience in purchasing, marketing, business management, or a closely related field.
In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of two years of related, full-time equivalent experience in formal complex solicitations such as Request for Proposals and Invitation for Bids.
Procurement Specialist III:
Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in purchasing, marketing, business management, or a closely related field.
In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of three years of related, full-time equivalent experience in formal complex solicitations to include Request for Proposals and Invitation for Bids.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: Requires a valid driver’s license and driving record in compliance with City Driving Standards.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties
Preferred Qualifications
CPPO, CPM, or CPPB certification desirable.
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
01/10/2025
Job Close Date
Open Continuous
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
$2000 Sign-On Bonus Available!
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
ADA Checklist
Overall Physical Strength Demands
Overall Physical Strength Demands
S=Sedentary - Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or small weights frequently; sitting most of the time.
Physical Demands
C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.
Standing
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Sitting
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Walking
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Lifting
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Lifting Amount
Exerting up to 10 lbs
Carrying
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Carrying Weight
Exerting up to 10 lbs
Pushing/Pulling
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Pushing/Pulling Weight
Exerting up to 10 lbs
Reaching
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Handling
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Fine Dexterity
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Kneeling
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Crouching
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Crawling
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Bending
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Twisting
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Climbing
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Balancing
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Vision
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Hearing
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Talking
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Foot Controls
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used
Computers, fax, copier, scanner and laptops.
Protective Equipment Required
Health and Safety
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never
Mechanical Hazards
N = Never
Chemical Hazards
N = Never
Electrical Hazards
N = Never
Fire Hazards
N = Never
Explosives
N = Never
Communicable Diseases
N = Never
Physical Danger or Abuse
N = Never
Other
If Other, Description
Environmental Factors
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never
Dirt and Dust
S = Seasonally
Extreme Temperatures
S = Seasonally
Noise and Vibration
N = Never
Fumes and Odors
N = Never
Wetness/Humidity
N = Never
Darkness or Poor Lighting
N = Never
Primary Work Location
Office Environment
Non-Physical Demands
C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.
Time Pressures
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Emergency Situations
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Frequent Change of Tasks
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Tedious or Exacting Work
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Noisy/Distracting Environment
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Other
If Other, Description
Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)
Administrator, Deputy Administrator, Supervisor and coworkers all work together as a team.
Professional References
Professional References
Please provide contact information for professional references.
Minimum Requests
0
Maximum Requests
4
Salary : $53,424 - $70,787
