Procurement Officer

Title: Procurement Officer

State Role Title: Procurement Officer I

Hiring Range: $60,000-$66,000

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation

Location: CSC General

Agency Website: jyfmuseums.org

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Jamestown–Yorktown Foundation is seeking a qualified individual to fill our Procurement Officer role!

This position is responsible for coordinating the procurement process, contract administration, preparation of reports, procurement training, and the maintenance of policies and procedures under the supervision of the Director of Finance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have an enthusiastic “can-do” attitude and be flexible to handle whatever the day may bring.
• Excellent communication, customer service and writing skills.
• Ability to stay organized and complete complex and challenging tasks even as the goals and priorities shift.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret specifications, analyze data and conduct negotiations to ensure effective contracting preferred.
• Experience in or knowledge of purchasing, requisitions, and small purchase charge card programs and policies.
• Working knowledge or experience in contracting for professional and non-professional services.
• Ability to work independently with managerial oversite.
• Experience working with an electronic procurement system.
• Working knowledge or experience in developing Request for Proposals (RFPs), Invitation for Bids (IFB’s), Quick Quotes (QQ) and contractual documents preferred.
  
• Demonstrated organizational abilities, good record keeping and automated system skills.
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff, management and external vendors.
Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Additional Considerations

• Knowledge acquired through coursework in business, public administration, or related field is beneficial to this role.
• Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO) is preferred.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Please submit an application either online at https://www.jobs.virginia.gov/home or by contacting Human Resources at hr@jyf.virginia.gov for additional application options. Applicants only will be screened based on what is presented in the Commonwealth of Virginia employment application and related documents. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. JYF encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. We also consider all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, in a manner consistent with legal requirements. JYF complies with Executive Directive #18 - Ensuring a Safe Workplace.

Contact Information

Name: Lee Shelhorse

Phone: 7572534553

Email: leeann.shelhorse@jyf.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.