Contract Specialist

Join a dynamic public agency proudly serving the over 700,000 residents of the District of Columbia. The Office of Contracting and Procurement (OCP) provides contracting services for client agencies and offices in the District. The mission of OCP is to partner with vendors and District agencies to purchase quality goods and services in a timely manner and at a reasonable cost, while ensuring that all purchasing actions are conducted fairly and impartially. OCP manages the acquisition of over $10 billion in goods, services, and construction annually on behalf of 80 District agencies. OCP is powered by a diverse team of innovative professionals committed to helping our client agencies reach their goals and accomplish their missions. In addition to contracting and procurement services, OCP’s Surplus Property Division collects, manages, and reuses District-owned and federal surplus property.

OCP’s most important resource is our people. We are committed to attracting the best and brightest talent and support them by creating an environment that allows them to do their best work.

Our staff is supported by informed and responsive Leadership, Fair & Equitable Rewards and clear opportunities for Learning & Development. Our Procurement Training Institute (PTI) offers thousands of classroom hours each year educating and training OCP employees in procurement best practices, current laws and regulations and business advisory skills when engaging with Districts agencies and the vendor community.

OCP’s team of professionals have made the District of Columbia a cutting-edge leader in contracting procurement practices across the nation.

The Office of Contracting & Procurement supports the District with acquisition support services and may support positions in the following functions:

Health & Human Services (HHS) seeks to empower every District resident to reach their full potential by providing meaningful connections to work opportunities, economic assistance and varying supportive services for the health & welfare of our District residents.

Office of Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) develops, implements, and maintains the District’s IT and telecommunications infrastructure; develops and implements major citywide applications; establishes and oversees IT enterprise architecture and website standards for the District; and advises District agencies on technology solutions to improve services to businesses, residents and visitors in all areas of District government. Persons in this area would support the District purchasing efforts.

Government Operations supports a wide range of commodities and services throughout the District. Persons working in this area will interface with the key stakeholders not limited to the Office of the Mayor, City Administrator, and the Wilson Building.

Public Safety provides collaborative support to Metropolitan Police (MPD), Fire & Emergency Medical Service (FEMS), Homeland Security & Emergency Management Agency and Office of

Unified Communications (OUC) to name a few with purchases of supplies, equipment, and other service needs.

Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DDOT) is committed to providing environmentally sustainable transportation solutions. DDOT continues to practice and promote environmental excellence as it fulfills its mission to enhance the quality of life for the District of Columbia residents and visitors by ensuring that people, goods and information move efficiently and safely, with minimal adverse impacts on residents and the environment.

Education provides collaborative support to the Office of the State Superintendent (OSSE) and the Department of Employment Services (DOES) in the procurement of supplies, transportation, equipment, and other service needs.

Department of Public Works (DPW) provides environmentally healthy municipal services that are both ecologically sound and cost effective.

This announcement is for both current and future vacancies. The positions are in various offices, units and/or procurement services bureaus of the Office of Contracting and Procurement and work under the direct supervision of the Supervisory Contract Specialist.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The incumbent is fully proficient in contracting and procurement. The incumbent develops the bid solicitations such as the statement of work (SOW), terms and conditions, and other requirements for basic procurements. Develops pre-negotiation position, determines the types of contracts and negotiation authority to be used, and prepares required justification. Reviews purchase orders and contracts for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with District and agency policies and procedures. Determines the most appropriate method of procurement, determines if requested items can be obtained via an existing contract, and conducts pre-bid meeting and distribution of bid invitations.

Qualifications and Education:

A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor’s degree with a major in any field; OR at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.

AND

One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the CS-11 grade level. Specialized experience is experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position and has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Examples of specialized experience are: acquisition regulations, contracting methods, and cost/price analysis techniques.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Candidates are REQUIRED to provide proof of education at the time of application. To be considered, you MUST attach and/or upload a copy of your degree, college transcripts, or degree evaluation demonstrating possession of the required educational credential(s) as outlined above. Application missing the required supporting education documents will not receive consideration.

• Additional attachments can be added in the "Resume Upload" section at the beginning of the application.

• Foreign education transcripts will not be accepted. Applicants with Foreign education documents MUST request an evaluation from a member organization of one of the two national associations of credential evaluation services:

Licenses and Certifications:

None

Working Conditions/Environment:

The work is sedentary, but there is some walking required. The work environment includes an office setting, and the work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.

Other Significant Facts:

Tour of Duty: Monday – Friday; 8:30am to 5:00pm (negotiable)

Promotion Potential: CS-1102-13.

Collective Bargaining Unit: This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement

Duration of Appointment: Career Service, Full-Time

Pay Plan, Series and Grade: CS-1102-12

Current District Employees applying to this posting as a lateral, agency reassignment or transfer applicant will be subject to the rules pursuant to District Policy Manual, DPM Chapters 2 and Chapter 11 for such actions.

Position Designation: This position has been deemed Security Sensitive under the guidelines of the DC Personnel Manual. Incumbents of this position are subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC personnel regulations. Accordingly, incumbents must successfully pass a criminal background and consumer credit check as a condition of employment and will be subject to periodic criminal background checks for the duration of their tenure.

EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.