What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contract Specialist position at State of North Carolina?
Salary : $58,613.00 - $102,574.00 Annually
Location : Wake County, NC
Job Type : Permanent Full-Time
Job Number : 24-12132
Department : Dept of Health and Human Services
Division : SEC OFFICE - CONTRACTS GRANTS & COMPL
Opening Date : 02 / 20 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 6 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Eastern
Job Class Title : Contract Specialist
Position Number : 60037742
Salary Grade : NC17
Description of Work
- REPOST - PREVIOUS APPLICANTS MUST REAPPLY TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS VACANCY
The Office of Procurement, Contracts, and Grants (OPCG) Contracts Specialist II collaborates, coordinates and assists the Divisions within DHHS with the development of solicitation documents in compliance with regulatory and statutory requirements. Job responsibilities include the following :
About the DHHS Office if Procurement, Contracts, and Grants :
The Office of Procurement, Contracts and Grants (OPCG) located within the Department of Health and Human Services handles approximately $900 million dollars annually in procurements of good and services for our internal customers (other divisions within DHHS). The unit manages the Department's contracting activities to support a wide range of health and social services provided to the people of North Carolina.
About the NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) : The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.
Compensation and Benefits :
The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for benefits.
For more information about DHHS :
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
Listed below are the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) associated with the position. These KSAs, along with the minimum education and experience listed, are required in order to be deemed "eligible" for the position therefore you must provide supporting information, within the body of your application, to demonstrate your possession of each KSA listed.
Qualified applicants must document on the application that they possess all of the following :
Management Preferences (if applicable) :
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov / experience-guide for details.
high school education with eight years of progressive procurement or contract administration experience.
Supplemental and Contact Information
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS : .
DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant's transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution. The Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at . Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.
NOTE : Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application or any questions on their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 919-855-4930.
To check the status of an application, please log in to your NC Government Job Opportunities account and click "Application Status".
For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 877-204-4442. If you have a technical issue with your Government Jobs account, please call their Help Line at 1-855-524-5627.
NOTE : For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments : There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.
For permanent and time-limited appointments : Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 hours work / week for participation.
I UNDERSTAND that DHHS requires a complete descriptive work history with all employment experience detailed to be considered for employment. I have included all this information within my application. (NOTE : AN ATTACHED RESUME NOR "SEE RESUME" DOES NOT SATISFY THE REQUIREMENT OF COMPLETING THE APPLICATION. If you haven't completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.)
How many years of experience do you have in analyzing and resolving problems? Please note that all experience must be clearly documented in the "Work Experience" section of the application to be given credit.
How many years of experience do you have in purchasing practices and procedures? Please note that all experience must be clearly documented in the "Work Experience" section of the application to be given credit.
Which of the following best describes the total number of years' experience you have in procurement and contract administration related to the solicitation, negotiation, and award of contracts? Please note that all experience must be clearly documented in the "Work Experience" section of the application to be given credit.
Which of the following best describes the total number of years' experience you have using theState's E-procurement system (Ariba) or other procurement software? Please note that all experience must be clearly documented in the "Work Experience" section of the application to be given credit.
Which of the following professional certifications do you possess? Please note that all experience must be clearly documented in the "Work Experience" section of the application to be given credit.
Which of the following best describes your level of proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Power point, ? Please note that all experience must be clearly documented in the "Work Experience" section of the application to be given credit.
Where did you learn about DHHS or this opportunity?
Please give additional detail where you learned of DHHS or this opportunity. (e.g., APA Annual Meeting in NYC in May 2021, Facebook, LinkedIn, Doximity, NC Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board, etc.))
Required Question
Salary : $58,613 - $102,574
