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Procurement Specialist (Procurement and Contract Specialist 2)

Help the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife fulfill its mission: To protect and enhance Oregon's fish and wildlife and their habitats for use and enjoyment by present and future generations.

This position is based at ODFW's headquarters in Salem, Oregon, and has the potential for hybrid (in-office and remote) work. This is not a fully remote position.

What you will do:

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a variety of projects and challenges. This position includes problem-solving, working with details, and supporting teams through complex procurement processes. As a Procurement & Contract Specialist 2 in Salem, Oregon, you will play a key role in managing contracts from start to finish. This includes developing solicitations, negotiating terms, and overseeing agreements throughout their lifecycle. In addition, you will serve as primary administrator for Contract Services' cloud-based workflow and collaboration software tools, as well as handle fleet coordination duties. Duties include:

• Acquisition of goods and services, including public improvement and information technology
• Contract solicitation and negotiation
• Grant, federal contract and federal cooperative process
• Travel occasionally, sometimes to remote locations, and sometimes overnight for 1-2 nights for pre-bid meetings (often for public improvement projects) and other events in Oregon.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

For a full review of the position details, duties, and working conditions, please review the position description located here.

Clearly describe how you meet the desired attributes in your application materials. We cannot accept additional application materials after the application deadline. These materials determine whether you move forward in the selection process and help establish your starting salary. Be sure your work and education history is accurate, thorough, and fully reflects your skills and experience, even if they do not seem directly related to the position.

What we are looking for:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Option 1: Four years procurement and contract experience related to the position. Two of the four years must have been at the professional-level such as developing and administering standard contracts, agreements, or solicitations
• Option 2: A bachelor's degree and one year of professional-level procurement and contract experience related to the position
• Option 3: Any combination of experience and education equivalent to four years of procurement and contract experience related to the position.

Desired Attributes:

• Attention to detail
• Knowledge of pertinent state and federal law/regulations, state contracting rules and principles typical to a public jurisdiction, agency policies, and business management principles.
• Applying good communication and decision making skills.
• Good customer service ethic.
• Strong logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different available options.
• Ability to manage and prioritize one's time to efficiently complete tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to analyze and improve processes with input from stakeholders.
• Ability to work with diverse individual/groups
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; experience with public speaking and the ability to communicate and uphold guidelines professionally in a public setting.

Application Details and Instructions

COVER LETTER REQUIRED. Please attach to application. Failure to submit the required cover letter or follow the cover letter instructions may remove your application from consideration. Note: Your cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application. Your cover letter (2 pages maximum) should outline:

• Your procurement and contracting experience
• How you approach customer service while also complying with laws.

Your application in Workday (description of work or other experience) must substantiate the experience described in your cover letter. Do not use artificial intelligence tools (such as ChatGPT or Copilot) to write your cover letter. Your cover letter will be evaluated based on how well it addresses the two points outlined above, as well as professionalism, tone, and overall writing quality.

• The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.
• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect an additional 6.95%
• This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified people to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill other vacancies as they occur
• State of Oregon Employees, must apply through their employee Workday account.
• Please save a copy of this job announcement for reference, as it is not available for you to view after the announcement deadline
• First time applying to the State of Oregon? Consider utilizing a WorkSource Oregon Resource event! You can also view this video or this knowledge article for assistance.
• Reasonable accommodation for interviews will be provided upon request to individuals with disabilities
• The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT/PST) on the close date. After you submit your application, be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veterans' preference immediately following your submittal. These questions are necessary to complete the application process
• If you are experiencing difficulty applying for this position or have questions, please call 503.947.6051 and ask to speak to a recruiter