What are the responsibilities and job description for the State Contract Procurement Officer I position at State of Delaware?
Summary Statement
This is the first level of contract procurement work at the state level.
Essential Functions
Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.
- Manages existing centralized contracts to ensure compliance with terms of contract; monitors vendor performance and resolves contract disputes, complaints and price discrepancies; negotiates changes.
- Provides consultation services; interprets and explains applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures for contract development, monitoring, accounting, and auditing.
- Develops, reviews, plans and coordinates procurement activities such as writing bid specifications, developing Request for Proposals (RFP) and Invitations to Bid (ITB), advertising for bid, and recommending contract awards.
- Researches, analyzes and interprets technical aspects of bid specifications for goods and professional and non-professional service contracts.
- Develops proposal criteria in coordination with user agencies.
- Develops contract baselines, terms and conditions through market analysis.
- Conducts pre-bid meetings, facilitates RFP selection committee and participates on related procurement contract committees.
- Negotiates new contracts and contract extensions with vendors using best and final offer techniques and Request for Proposal procedures; recommends contract award, prepares award notice and notifies successful vendors.
- Recommends changes to existing state procurement and contract management processes.
Job Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS for State Contract Procurement Officer I
Applicants must have education, training and / or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas :
Conditions of Hire
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Benefits
Salary : $45,798 - $57,248
