Title: Facilities Procurement Buyer (Wage) - #BVIWE084

State Role Title: Admin and Office Spec III

Hiring Range: Up to $29/Hr

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept for Blind/Vision Impaired

Location: Blind & Vision Impaired

Agency Website: https://www.dbvi.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

We’re looking for a Facilities Procurement Buyer (Wage) to streamline purchasing and vendor coordination for our facilities. You’ll ensure compliance, maintain vendor relationships, and support timely repairs to keep operations running smoothly.

If you’re detail-oriented and passionate about efficiency, apply today!

Job Duties:

"Telework is limited and subject to the Commonwealth’s telework policy, with no eligibility immediately; this position requires 40 hours per week for the first 180 days, then transitions to 29 hours per week thereafter".

DBVI enables blind and vision-impaired individuals to achieve their desired levels of employment, education, and independence. The Administration Division supports the Agency’s mission by providing quality financial management, facilities management, policy and legislative services, and performance management. All financial and risk management support services are delivered with the goal of maximizing the funds entrusted to DBVI by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

We are seeking a Facilities Procurement Buyer (Wage) to support the Facilities Services Department (FSD) under the Financial and Risk Management Division. This role ensures structure, consistency, and compliance across all facilities-related purchasing and vendor coordination activities. This position is designed to stabilize procurement workflows, support timely repairs, and increase operational efficiency across DBVI facilities.

Responsibilities include:

• Vendor Management & Development
• Contract Development & Administration 
• Procurement Request Processing & Coordination 
• Compliance & Risk Management 
• Process Improvement

Additional responsibilities include completing other duties and special projects as assigned by the supervisor.

This is a wage (part-time) position, averaging 29 hours per week and not exceeding 1,500 hours per employment year. Please note: this position does not include health insurance, retirement benefits, or leave.


Minimum Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have:

Knowledge/Experience:

• Experience in purchasing or administrative support in facilities, construction, or maintenance.
• Knowledge of procurement basics.

Skills/Abilities:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel).
• Attention to detail
• Clear and professional communication
• Strong customer service orientation
• Organization and follow-through
• Compliance-focused decision making
• Problem solving and initiative
• Ability to build structure in a high-volume environment

Additional Considerations:

• VPPA/APSPM
• Public sector procurement experience.
• Experience coordinating trades and vendor services.
• Knowledge of SWaM and micro-business procurement.
• Experience drafting scopes of work.
• Experience supporting a multi-building or campus environment.

Special Instructions

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact recruitment@dars.virginia.gov for assistance.

Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply.

To Apply:

Equal Opportunity Employer State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s New Recruitment Management System. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. PageUp will provide you with 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.

Contact Information:

Name: Human Resources

Email: Recruitment@dars.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.