Title: Buyer Specialist #00738

State Role Title: Procurement Officer I

Hiring Range: $44,192 - $65,000 annually

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Virginia Department of Agriculture

Location: Richmond City

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

Recruitment Type: State Employee Only - E

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Animal and Food Industry Services, is seeking a Laboratory Buyer Specialist to provide procurement services and support to four Regional Animal Health Laboratories. The selected individual will be the subject matter expert for procurement processes, obtain quotes, make purchases with the Small Purchase Charge Card, create requisitions in eVA, reconcile items in Bank of America Works, create logs, maintain supporting documentation, and be a primary contact point with VDACS Procurement and Finance Offices. This position works as a team member and assists other Laboratory staff as needed. Occasional overnight travel will be required. Once onboarded, this position may be eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth’s telework policy.

Minimum Qualifications

Considerable knowledge of standard principles and practices of procurement of supplies, equipment and services. Advanced skill in the use of computers including MS Office and automated e-procurement software applications; detailed oriented with strong organizational and professional communication skills, both orally and in writing. The ability to interpret and apply generally accepted purchasing principles and practices; to collect and analyze data to make sound conclusions; to work in an automated and multi-disciplinary environment; to handle multiple tasks with rigid deadlines while providing quality customer service to internal and external customers; and to work collaboratively with various levels of agency personnel. H.S. Diploma/GED required.

Additional Considerations

A combination of related education, training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge, skills, and abilities to include experience in procuring supplies and complying with complex procurement policies and regulations. VCA certification (or with the ability to achieve within one year of employment). Experience with the Commonwealth's purchasing processes, proficiency using eVA (the Commonwealth's electronic procurement system), and proficiency using Bank of America Works.

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.

The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that before we can legally employ an individual, we must verify both the identity and employment authorization of the individual. VDACS uses Form I-9 to satisfy this requirement. Form I-9, instructions, and the List of Acceptable Documents can be found at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9. VDACS does not offer sponsorship for employment purposes; therefore, the selected candidate will need to be able to provide acceptable documents in accordance with Form I-9 (use link above for more details). Additionally, VDACS participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional assistance with this requirement, please contact hr.vdacs@vdacs.virginia.gov.

Final candidate must successfully complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check.

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.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 804-786-3531

Email: hr.vdacs@vdacs.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.