Contract Specialist II

Agency

Office of State Human Resources

Division

OSHR Director's Office

Job Classification Title

Contract Specialist II (NS)

Position Number

60013752

Grade

NC17

About Us

To provide a solid Human Resource management foundation, responsible oversight, and creative solutions through a collaborative approach with all stakeholders to maximize the potential of our greatest asset – OUR EMPLOYEES.

Description of Work

Our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

***ANTICIPATED VACANCY***

INTERNAL TO STATE GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES ONLY

Recruitment Range: $60,881 - $83,712

The role of the OSHR Contract Specialist II is to serve as the lead purchaser of the procurement of a very complex and diversified range of contract and non-contract goods and services. This position has responsibilities which include:

• Independently manage all procurement activities to ensure that all
purchases of goods and services are completed in compliance with
General Statutes, Administrative Codes, NC Procurement Manual, and State
Term Contracts.

• Collaborate with agency leadership in the areas of budget planning,
strategic planning and strategic sourcing to develop procurement
strategies that are cost-effective and improve agency deliverables, while
ensuring fiscal integrity.

• Development, review, and preparation of contractual documents such as
RFIs, RFQs, IFBs, RFPs, MOUs, MOAs, personal service agreements, and
sole source agreements for acquiring goods and services requested by
OSHR.

• Assist business owners in developing and clarifying performance
measures, deliverables, standards, and effective evaluation criteria.

• Act as lead for the evaluation of proposals and documentation of award
justifications.

• Process all required procurement approvals and procedures.

• Review and complete requests to amend, extend, or renew contracts.

• Manage procurement files and tracking for all OSHR contracts.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

• Demonstrated experience in large-scale purchasing methods and procedures is essential, including a working knowledge of State and Departmental Purchasing regulations, guidelines, and policies and procedures.

• Must have North Carolina Administrative Code, Statutes, and Executive Orders affecting all procurements experience.

• Must-have North Carolina eVP (Electronic Vendor Portal and North Carolina E-Procurement System experience.

• Ability to apply and interpret established rules and regulations to determine appropriate bid processes (forward to State Purchase and Contract or Information Technology Services) based on state law.

• The ability to communicate professionally and effectively, demonstrate outstanding composition, verbal, and negotiation skills, and conduct meetings with professionalism. Additionally, the individual must be capable of applying and interpreting established rules and regulations, maintaining records of moderate complexity, and preparing reports based on tabulations derived from these records.

• Have a working knowledge of personal computers and various software packages (i.e., MS Word, Excel).

• Have the ability to establish and maintain working relationships with the entire team, as well as with those outside the division.

Preference

Prefer North Carolina Contract Manager (NCCM) Certified

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor’s degree in business or related area from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of progressive procurement or contract administration experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Requirements: Completion of the North Carolina Contract Management Certification Program within one year of hire into the position.

The Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to
the State Human Resources Act (SHRA) with highly qualified individuals and is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved.

We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified. It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and the Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits
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• All applicants must complete and submit a state employment application by 11:59 pm the night before the closing date; otherwise, the application will be deemed untimely and will not be processed.

• Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.

• Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application to support your answers.

• Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website.

• If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received before the closing date will be accepted.

• Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone.

• To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants.

• The hiring process may take several weeks.

• If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact the individual listed on this posting at 984.236.0800.

Veterans’ and National Guard Preference

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.

• Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), OSHR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, OSHR will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Natalie A Montague

Recruiter Email:

[email protected]