Overview
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is seeking a Procurement Specialist to regularly develop standard public contracts and solicitations, including subrecipient grant agreements, that follow existing models and use current agency templates.
Position : Contractor Coordinator (PCS1)
Location : Hybrid - Salem, OR
What You Will Do
The person in this position will regularly develop standard public contracts and solicitations, including subrecipient grant agreements, that follow existing models and use current agency templates.
Minimum Qualifications
Three years of paraprofessional or technical-level experience in a related field such as general business, accounting, contracts, purchasing, or project administration support.
A bachelor's degree will substitute for the experience.
A one-year certificate in supply chain, logistics management, procurement, or a related field will substitute for one year of experience.
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Described Attributes (Desired Competencies)
Knowledge of the implications of the contracting process.Coordinate and obtain review and approval of agreements. Interpret funding guidelines, regulations and policies and apply them to the development of agreements.Develop informal solicitations and standard contracts / agreements, including terms, conditions, and procurement specifications.Ability to interpret related rules and policies and advise agency staff on correct contracting methods and processes.Ability to handle heavy workloads and complex situations.Experience promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and practices in the workplace.What's In It For You
You will become part of an innovative and strategic group of professionals and enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package.
A positive environment that offers opportunities for career growth and cross-training.An agency that supports work / life balance and overall wellness.Generous benefits including employer-paid health insurance, vacation and sick leave, eleven paid holidays, three paid personal days, flexible spending accounts, and an employer contribution retirement plan (PERS).The posted salary range is the total possible range for the classification. Candidates are screened through a Pay Equity process that evaluates various factors.Recruitment Timeline
Recruitment Closes : 10 / 13 / 25Recruiter Screening for Minimum Qualifications : On-goingHiring Manager Screening for Requested Skills : On-going1st Round of Interviews : Week of 10 / 20 / 252nd Round of Interviews : TBD if neededAnticipated Start Date : 12 / 01 / 25Application Guidance and Requirements
Current State of Oregon employees : Apply via your employee Workday account.External applicants : View the application instructional video. A PDF is also available by clicking here.REQUIRED : Attach your most up-to-date Resume. Ensure your Workday profile matches your resume.REQUIRED : Attach a Cover Letter demonstrating how you meet the "Desired Attributes" for this position.A Cover Letter that does not meet the required criteria will be graded as ineligible.Who We Are
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is Oregon's housing finance agency. We provide financial and program support to create and preserve opportunities for quality, affordable housing for income-eligible Oregonians. Our vision is that all Oregonians can pursue prosperity and live free from poverty. OHCS is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion as part of our work.
Operations Division
OHCS' Operations Division supports the agency's mission, including grants and procurement services, information systems, project management, and business operations. This division emphasizes equity, accountability, transparency, stewardship, and security of state resources, with an emphasis on grants and contracts to serve low-income Oregonians.
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If you need a reasonable accommodation under the ADA or have questions, contact HCS_HR.Solutions@hcs.oregon.gov with the job requisition number.The salary listed is a non-PERS qualifying range. If the candidate is PERS qualifying, the range will reflect an additional 6.95%.Please save a copy of this job announcement for reference; it may not be available after the job closes.Finalists will be subject to a criminal history check. Adverse background data may be grounds for disqualification.Work Authorization : OHCS does not offer VISA sponsorships. Within three days of hire, you will complete the I-9 and OHCS will use E-Verify.Veterans' Preference : Eligible veterans will receive preference as applicable.Appendix
Emails : HCS_HR.Solutions@hcs.oregon.govLinks : Application Instructional PDF, Instructional Video, Benefits Information, Classification and Compensation Page, OHCS Website, Statewide Housing Plan documents, Pay Equity, PERS, Veterans ResourcesNote : This refined description retains the essential job information and requirements while presenting it in a clean, accessible HTML structure using only the allowed tags.
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