Title: Procurement Officer II-Piedmont Geriatric Hospital

State Role Title: Procurement Officer II

Hiring Range: Commensurate with Experience

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Piedmont Geriatric Hospital

Agency Website: https://www.pgh.dbhds.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This position is comprehensively responsible for leading and managing the Office of Procurement and Administrative Services.

-Experience with modern sourcing and procurement systems with knowledge of Virginia Public Procurement Act, Virginia’s Agency Procurement and Surplus Property Manual (APSPM), and the Commonwealth’s electronic procurement system (eVA).

-Act as a liaison for procurement questions and contracts.

-Strong ability to train others and lead them in procurement processes.

-Demonstrated ability to facilitate collaboration between diverse groups with potentially conflicting interests, including the ability to build trust, rapport, and mutual respect with Central Office staff, facility staff, and other government entities and using tact and diplomacy in relationships with internal and external customers with the goal of reflecting a positive image.

-Demonstrated ability in interpreting and explaining technical and complex procurement statutes, policies, and code.

-Excellent customer service in support of the facility’s mission.

-Ability to identify opportunities for efficiencies in policies, procedures, and practices.

-In-depth knowledge of sourcing and procurement principles and best practices.

-Strong negotiation skills.

-Ability to plan, organize and direct multiple administrative operational areas.

-Ability to manage multiple assignments and reconcile competing priorities.

-Ability to communicate concisely orally and in writing.

-Demonstrated leadership to guide, motivate, and direct team members.

Minimum Qualifications

-Extensive experience in and leading public sector procurement organization(s) comparable to the size and complexity of the facility is required.
-Certification in the Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO) Program is required.

Additional Considerations

Preferred: Associate degree or higher.

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.

Background Investigation: All applicants are subject to an extensive background investigation and a pre-employment drug screening. This investigation may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI), local agency checks, Department of Social Services/Child Protective Services checks, employment verification, and verification of education relevant to the position. 

Under Virginia Code § 37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific (“barrier”) crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending (“barrier”) charges as listed under Virginia Code § 19.2-392.02.

Reasonable Accommodations: Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities during the application and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require assistance or accommodation, please notify Human Resources at 804-766-3322 during business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). 

Equal Opportunity: Piedmont Geriatric Hospital (PGH) is committed to conducting all aspects of human resource management without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.* There shall be no retaliation against anyone making allegations of violations of this policy. 

Veteran Preference: Piedmont Geriatric Hospital (PGH) is a Virginia Values Veterans (V3) certified employer and provides hiring preference to qualified veterans and service members. We highly encourage veterans, active members of the Virginia National Guard, and U.S. Military Reserve members to apply and respond accordingly on the state application. 

Benefits: Piedmont Geriatric Hospital (PGH) offers a comprehensive benefits package, including your choice of health plans, paid life insurance, retirement plans, 13 paid holidays, annual leave, family personal leave, sick leave, employee discount programs, and more!

Contact Information

Name: Tricia Wilson

Phone: 804-518-3339

Email: tricia.wilson@dbhds.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.