Contract Officer

**Title:** Contract Officer **State Role Title:** Procurement Officer II **Hiring Range:** $65,000 - $80,000/annually; exact commensurate based on experience and certification **Pay Band:** 5 **Agency:** Department of Energy **Location:** Richmond, Virginia **Agency Website:** energy.virginia.gov **Recruitment Type:** State Employee Only - E **Job Duties** This position is being reposted; prior applicants do not need to reapply. Virginia Energy’s Procurement Team is seeking a Contract Officer to support essential procurement and administrative functions for the Virginia Department of Energy. The Contract Officer will ensure all purchasing activities comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures while maintaining efficiency and accuracy. Key responsibilities include acquiring goods and services, developing specifications, administering contracts, leveraging current technologies to improve processes and reduce costs, and resolving vendor and agency concerns. Virginia Energy’s mission is to lead the Commonwealth to a safe, reliable and responsible energy future with greater emphasis on renewable energy programs and economic development, as well as implement the Virginia’s Energy Plan to ensure the Commonwealth has abundant, reliable, affordable and clean energy. Come be a part of an agency that makes a difference. We have offices in Big Stone Gap, Charlottesville, and Richmond, Virginia. **Minimum Qualifications** •Possession of Virginia Contracting Associate (VCA) Certification •Comprehensive knowledge of principles for multiple procurement methodologies. •Comprehensive knowledge of Virginia procurement laws and procedures. •Comprehensive knowledge of contract development and administration. •Demonstrated ability to apply Bookkeeping and/or accounting principles and other business practices. •Thorough knowledge of PC’s and software (MS Office). •Ability to interact and effectively communicate both orally and in writing, and work with various personnel at division and state agency levels, the public and vendors in the private sector. •Ability to work effectively with vendors, agency employees, and the public. •Ability to use and navigate various software applications as they apply to purchasing and reporting. •Ability to use standard office equipment, copiers, fax, scanners, and calculators. •Ability to obtain Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO) certification within 1 year of employment **Additional Considerations** •Possession of Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO) Certification is desirable **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. Applications and résumés for this position are accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System only. Interview decisions will be based solely on the information provided in your electronic application and/or résumé. Please ensure you detail all relevant work experience clearly and specifically; we will not make assumptions about your qualifications. You will receive confirmation of receipt once your application and/or résumé has been successfully submitted. To check the status of your application, refer to “Your Application” in your account. All applicants for employment must consent to a comprehensive background check. Selected candidates must successfully pass a drug test, reference, driving, and criminal background check. Selected candidates must obtain the Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO) certification within 1 year of employment. This position is designated to file a financial disclosure under the State and Local Government Conflict of Interests Act. This is a condition of employment, and you are required to submit the Statement of Economic Interests electronically through the Virginia Ethics Council’s online filing system annuall…