Procurement Officer

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Park access and events

Camping discounts

Cabin and lodging discounts

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) seeks a qualified Procurement Officer I to provide foundational support for the agency’s procurement and contracting activities. The role requires routine procurements in line with VPPA and APSPM, maintaining robust files, and leveraging eVA and other tools for analysis and policy-based recommendations.

Join a team that values process improvement, independent and collaborative work, and comprehensive benefits including state holidays,

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the VPPA (Virginia Public Procurement Act), APSPM (Agency Procurement and Surplus Property Manual), and application to ensure compliance while securing goods and services.
• Experience filing robust procurement files and adherence to records retention requirements.
• Experience with an e-procurement solution, preferably eVA.
• Experience researching, analyzing, and evaluating procurement issues with actionable recommendations.
• Ability to think creatively and strategically to streamline processes and procedures.
• Experience prioritizing tasks.
• Advanced experience with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience working independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide foundational support for the agency’s procurement and contracting activities.
• Conduct routine procurements in compliance with VPPA, APSPM, and agency policies.
• Maintain accurate and complete procurement files and support the use of eVA and other tools.
• Research and analyze procurement questions and prepare recommendations based on policy.
• Contribute to improving agency processes using technology and automation.

Skills

VPPA knowledge

APSPM knowledge

Procurement file management

e-procurement (eVA)

Procurement research & analysis

Process streamlining

Task prioritization

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Independent and team work

Tools

eVA software

Job description

Title: Procurement Officer

State Role Title:Procurement Officer I

Hiring Range: $56,000-$68,000

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept Conservation & Recreation

Location:Dept Conservation & Recreation

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

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is the state’s lead conservation agency, providing access for outdoor recreation, strengthening communities’ flood resilience, and protecting what Virginians care about: clean water, parks, natural habitat and open space.
Serving a diverse commonwealth rich in nature and culture, the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation touches all Virginians’ lives.
DCR offers paid leave; a minimum of 13 paid state holidays per year; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan for classified positions, and VaLORS for law enforcement positions); and is a federally recognized Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer.
DCR’s Mission is to conserve the natural, scenic, historic, and cultural resources of the Commonwealth. We invite you to learn more about DCR’s efforts to CONSERVE.

Job Duties

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) seeks a qualified, skilled professional procurement officer to provide the foundational support for the agency’s procurement and contracting activities. The position will conduct routine procurements in compliance with the VPPA, APSPM, and relevant agency policies. This position will help maintain accurate and complete procurement files, support the use of eVA and other procurement tools, perform research and analysis on procurement questions, and prepare recommendations based on policy. This position will also contribute to improving the agency’s processes, utilizing technology and automation where applicable.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of the VPPA (Virginia Public Procurement Act), APSPM (Agency Procurement and Surplus Property Manual), and how to apply these regulations effectively to ensure compliance while securing goods and services needed.
• Detailed experience in efficiently filing robust procurement files and adhering to records retention requirements.
• Experience with an e-procurement solution, preferably eVA
• Experience researching, analyzing, and evaluating procurement issues, making sound decisions while providing recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively and strategically to streamline process and procedures.
• Experience prioritizing tasks.
• Advance experience with MS Office Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience working independently and in a team setting.

Additional Considerations

• Possession of the Virginia Contracting Associate (VCA) certification

A valid Driver's License is required to operate a state vehicle or if operating a personal vehicle while conducting business on behalf of the agency.

Minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people with National Park or Federal experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TT

DCR encourages applications from minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and those with experience with the National Park Service or the federal government. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO/AA/TT).

Explore Virginia State Parks — On Us!

As a DCR employee, you’ll enjoy exclusive access to the natural beauty and outdoor experiences that make Virginia’s State Parks extraordinary — with free admission, special discounts, and perks that turn every visit into something memorable.

Employee benefits include:

• Free parking and admission to all Virginia State Parks.
• Overnight stay discounts for DCR classified, retired, and wage staff (after six months of service):
  • Free camping outside the Memorial Day to Labor Day season for sites accommodating up to six people.
  • Free Sunday–Thursday camping (excluding the night before holidays) during the Memorial Day–Labor Day period.
  • 50% off cabins (up to three bedrooms) outside the Memorial Day–Labor Day season for up to 14 nights. Two nights minimum required. Bunkhouses, camping cabins, and yurts are included; one night yurt stays receive a 25% discount.

Join us and make Virginia’s great outdoors part of your life — it’s one of the many ways we show our appreciation for the people who make DCR’s mission possible!

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: N/A

Email: [e-mail]

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.