Title: CO - P4228 - Tanks Business Support Specialist
State Role Title: Procurement Officer I
Hiring Range: $43,000 - $60,000
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Dept of Environmental Quality
Location: Central Office
Agency Website: www.deq.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Dept of Environmental Quality's Land Division is seeking a qualified candidate. This position administratively supports DEQ’s Petroleum Tanks Program and its major term contracts. The position is responsible for ensuring purchase orders and change orders for services are entered and processed in compliance with state procurement law and internal policies. The position will work with subject matter experts in the Petroleum Storage Tanks Program and Procurement to contract with customers and vendors to meet program goals. The position is responsible for purchasing goods and services to support agency goals and working with the vendor community to achieve customer service goals.
Minimum Qualifications
- Administrative experience coordinating business functions for a program area.
- Knowledge of state procurement law, methods of procurement, and contract administration.
- Computer proficiency in software applications for word processing, spreadsheets, and database programs, including proficiency with the full MS Office Suite.
- Demonstrated skill in inputting data into an automated database.
- Basic knowledge and use of statewide central electronic procurement system and financial systems.
- Frequent communication with central office staff, regional office staff, and vendors. Knowledge of small purchase programs.
- Knowledge of FOIA principles related to procurement activities.
- Must complete Statement of Economic Interests Certification / Conflict of Interest Training at hire and every two years.
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 Read Carefully:
This position requires that the selected candidate complete a Statement of Personal Economic Interests as a condition of employment, per the Code of Virginia § 2.2-3118.2.
The Commonwealth of Virginia welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship is not provided; therefore, applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S., a Lawful Permanent Resident, or an alien authorized to work.
Excluding current DEQ Employees, selected candidates for employment MUST pass a criminal background check. A valid driver’s license is required of all DEQ employees in order to operate a state-owned or leased vehicle.
The Application Process: Individuals desiring to be considered for this position must submit a completed employment application or you may attach a resume before the position’s closing date. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applications submitted via postal mail, email, or fax will not be considered.
DEQ Values Veterans: DEQ is a proud member of the Commonwealth of Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program, authorized under the Code of Virginia (§2.2-2001.2). We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining qualified Veterans and their spouses. Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible for additional leave accruals based on their total years of service in the military, National Guard or Reserve. For more information please visit: https://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/employeebenefits
Our Commitment: DEQ is an equal opportunity employer by both policy and practice. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive work environment with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information, or against otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. It is DEQ’s intent that its employment and personnel policies and practices conform to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination. DEQ will provide if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. If any assistance is needed, please contact DEQ Human Resources Office at 804-698-4000.
Contact Information
Name: Yolanda Powell
Phone: 804-584-7203
Email: HROCommunications@deq.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.