Title: Buyer
State Role Title: Admin and Office Spec III
Hiring Range: $50,00 - $54,902 (up to $65,882 with the supplement)
Pay Band: NV 3
Agency: Virginia Department of Health
Location: PRINCE WILLIAM-EH & VITAL REC
Agency Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/prince-william
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
"There is a local salary supplement of 20% in addition to the listed state salary range for this position."
Follows prescribed procedures to procure supplies, equipment and services for the agency, with limited purchasing authority, volume and variety. Secures market information regarding quality, performance, problems and pricing. Reviews requisitions and specifications to determine the appropriate method of procurement. Writes Quick Quotes, solicits bids, and evaluates and awards purchases as instructed. Monitors orders and expedites for delivery. May perform some general administrative tasks
The Prince William Health District is a growing, diverse, and dynamic community in Northern Virginia located approximately 30 miles from Washington, D.C. As part of the
Virginia Department of Health, we offer 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life
insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation
Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave.
Minimum Qualifications
• Knowledge of procurement laws, policies and procedures
• Knowledge of automated procurement systems
• Working knowledge of and ability to apply standard accounting principles and guidelines
• Ability to interpret and apply established policies, guidelines and procedures
• Ability to prepare, maintain and reconcile financial reports and data
• Proficiency and experience with the use of basic computer operating systems to include Word, Excel, Power Point and Access
Additional Considerations
• Knowledge/experience in procurement, accounting and/or business
• Knowledge of state and agency procurement requirements
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.
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.
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.
VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.
It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted 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. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.
If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.
As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!
Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration
Contact Information
Name: Ramis Ahsan
Phone: 571-229-3441
Email: ramis.ahsan@vdh.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.