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Job Bulletin
FAIRFAX COUNTY invites applications for the position of:
Contract Specialist I 17-00686 Procurement & Material Mgmt SALARY:
$23.86 - $39.76 Hourly $1,908.58 - $3,180.96 Biweekly $49,623.18 - $82,704.96 Annually
Pay Grade:
S21
LOCATION:
FX. CTY. GOVERNMENT CENTER, 12000 GOVERNMENT CENTER PKWY., FAIRFAX (EJ32)
OPENING DATE:
05/06/17
CLOSING DATE:
05/12/17 05:00 PM
POSTING TYPE:
Open to General Public
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: This job opportunity is being re-announced. Applicants who previously applied for this job do not need to re-apply; all applications will be considered. Conducts a wide variety of moderately complex procurement activities, to include the purchase of goods and services and administration of contracts and related work as required in support of Fairfax County Government, Receives, reviews and processes procurement requests from agencies for the purchase of goods and services, exercising discretion and judgment within established procedures and scope of responsibility. Determines appropriate procurement method and develops solicitations for one-time purchases and term contracts. Conducts pre-bid conferences and public bid openings. Coordinates evaluation of bids with agencies. Prepares award documents and makes recommendation for contract award. Monitors vendor performance and takes corrective action when necessary. Reviews requisitions to verify contract data and pricing and converts and approves purchase orders and change orders.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education, experience and training equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in business administration, public administration or a related field.
BRIDGE CLASS EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS Four years of increasingly complex technical administrative experience in the assigned functional area, comparable to experience at the Administrative Assistant IV, or higher, level. This class can serve as a bridge class enabling individuals who do not meet the educational or professional experience standards listed above to qualify for this class by possessing four years of increasingly complex technical administrative experience in the assigned functional area, comparable to experience at the Administrative Assistant IV, or higher, level. The purpose of this bridge class is to promote upward mobility within the Fairfax County workforce. However persons qualifying for this class on the basis of their technical experience may not substitute this technical experience for education, or for professional experience, in order to qualify for other employment opportunities.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the
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satisfaction of the employer.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of purchasing and contracting principles, policies and procedures. Skill in fundamental computer operations, including working knowledge of word processing through Word and spreadsheet operations through Excel. Experience with automated procurement system(s). Experience in purchasing a variety of goods and services and administering contracts for a state or local government or public school system. Excellent customer service record. Well-developed oral and written communication skills. Strong analytical and decision-making skills. Certification by a nationally recognized professional purchasing organization (CPPB or equivalent).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Duties are generally sedentary. Employees may be required to lift documents weighing no more than ten pounds. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE: Panel interview.
It is the policy of Fairfax County Government to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: http://aaericv.aovemmentiobs.com/fairfaxcountv/default.cfm
Position #17-00686 CONTRACT SPECIALIST I JT
12000 Government Center Pkwy. Suite 270 Fairfax, VA 22035 703-324-4900 HRCentral(a)fairfaxcounty.aov
Contract Specialist I Supplemental Questionnaire *
1. This job is a promotional opportunity open to current Fairfax County Government employees only. Are you a current Fairfax County employee? (If not, please understand that you cannot be considered for this position) Q Yes
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Q No
2. What is the highest level of education that you have completed? • Less than 12th grade • High school diploma or GED Q Some college • Associate degree Q Bachelor's degree • Master's degree Q Doctorate degree
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3. Please indicate all major(s) or minor(s) for your completed degree(s). Check all that apply. Q Q —I •
Business administration Public administration Related field Not applicable
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4. If you selected "Related field" for the question above, please state the major(s) or minor(s) for your completed degree(s). If this is not applicable to you, type N/A.
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5. Have you completed major coursework in business administration, public administration or a related field? • Yes • No
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6. How many years of full-time equivalent contract administration experience do you possess? (Detail must be substantiated in your application for this and all questions.) • None O Less than one year Q One to less than two years • Two to less than three years • Three to less than four years • Four years or more
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7. Do you have at least four years of increasingly complex technical administrative experience in the assigned functional area, comparable to experience at the Administrative Assistant IV, or higher, level?
LI Yes • No *
8. Do you have experience with purchasing a variety of goods and services? • Yes • No
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9. If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please indicate the purchasing method. Check all that apply. • Requisitioning • Obtaining quotes • Informal/IFB • P-card • Writing specifications • Receiving • Other • None of the above
* 10. If you selected "Other" to the previous question, please specify in the space below. If this is not applicable to you, type N/A.
* 11. Please indicate all goods and services you have experience with. Check all that apply. • Vehicles • Uniforms • Information technology products and services • Other • None of the above * 12. If you selected "Other" to the previous question, please specify goods and/or services in the space below. If this is not applicable to you, type N/A.
* 13. Have you ever conducted a presentation?
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• Yes • No * 14. Please indicate which of the following purchasing organizations you belong to. Check all that apply. —I National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) Q Virginia Association of Governmental Purchasing (VAGP) —I American Purchasing Society G Institute for Supply Management (ISM) G National Association Of Purchasing Managers (NAPM) G Other G None of the above * 15. If you selected "Other" to the previous question, please specify in the space below. If this is not applicable to you, type N/A.
* 16. Which of the following Microsoft Office Suite programs are you proficient at using? Check all that apply. Q Q G Q
Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft Access Microsoft PowerPoint G Microsoft Outlook Q None of the above * 17. Please indicate your level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel. Q Beginner (Basic knowledge of creating a worksheet; performing calculations in a worksheet; modifying and formatting a worksheet; printing workbook contents) G Intermediate (Knowledge of inserting and modifying graphic objects in a worksheet; customizing and enhancing workbooks; analyzing data using Pivot Tables, Slicers, and Pivot Charts) Q Advanced (Extensive knowledge of increasing productivity and improving efficiency by streamlining workflow; collaborating with others using workbooks; auditing worksheets; analyzing data; working with multiple workbooks; importing and exporting data, using Excel with the web) Q None of the above * 18. Do you have experience administering contracts? Q Yes
G NO * 19. If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, select all actions that apply: Q Reviewing performance Q Approving invoices G Quality control G Other Q None of the above * 20. If you selected "Other" to the previous question, please specify in the space below. If this is not applicable to you, type N/A.
* Required Question
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Job Bulletin
FAIRFAX COUNTY invites applications for the position of:
Contract Specialist I 17-00686 Procurement & Material Mgmt SALARY:
$23.86 - $39.76 Hourly $1,908.58 - $3,180.96 Biweekly $49,623.18 - $82,704.96 Annually
Pay Grade:
S21
LOCATION:
FX. CTY. GOVERNMENT CENTER, 12000 GOVERNMENT CENTER PKWY., FAIRFAX (EJ32)
OPENING DATE:
05/06/17
CLOSING DATE:
05/12/17 05:00 PM
POSTING TYPE:
Open to General Public
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: This job opportunity is being re-announced. Applicants who previously applied for this job do not need to re-apply; all applications will be considered. Conducts a wide variety of moderately complex procurement activities, to include the purchase of goods and services and administration of contracts and related work as required in support of Fairfax County Government, Receives, reviews and processes procurement requests from agencies for the purchase of goods and services, exercising discretion and judgment within established procedures and scope of responsibility. Determines appropriate procurement method and develops solicitations for one-time purchases and term contracts. Conducts pre-bid conferences and public bid openings. Coordinates evaluation of bids with agencies. Prepares award documents and makes recommendation for contract award. Monitors vendor performance and takes corrective action when necessary. Reviews requisitions to verify contract data and pricing and converts and approves purchase orders and change orders.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of education, experience and training equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in business administration, public administration or a related field.
BRIDGE CLASS EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS Four years of increasingly complex technical administrative experience in the assigned functional area, comparable to experience at the Administrative Assistant IV, or higher, level. This class can serve as a bridge class enabling individuals who do not meet the educational or professional experience standards listed above to qualify for this class by possessing four years of increasingly complex technical administrative experience in the assigned functional area, comparable to experience at the Administrative Assistant IV, or higher, level. The purpose of this bridge class is to promote upward mobility within the Fairfax County workforce. However persons qualifying for this class on the basis of their technical experience may not substitute this technical experience for education, or for professional experience, in order to qualify for other employment opportunities.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the
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satisfaction of the employer.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of purchasing and contracting principles, policies and procedures. Skill in fundamental computer operations, including working knowledge of word processing through Word and spreadsheet operations through Excel. Experience with automated procurement system(s). Experience in purchasing a variety of goods and services and administering contracts for a state or local government or public school system. Excellent customer service record. Well-developed oral and written communication skills. Strong analytical and decision-making skills. Certification by a nationally recognized professional purchasing organization (CPPB or equivalent).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Duties are generally sedentary. Employees may be required to lift documents weighing no more than ten pounds. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodations.
SELECTION PROCEDURE: Panel interview.
It is the policy of Fairfax County Government to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: http://aaericv.aovemmentiobs.com/fairfaxcountv/default.cfm
Position #17-00686 CONTRACT SPECIALIST I JT
12000 Government Center Pkwy. Suite 270 Fairfax, VA 22035 703-324-4900 HRCentral(a)fairfaxcounty.aov
Contract Specialist I Supplemental Questionnaire *
1. This job is a promotional opportunity open to current Fairfax County Government employees only. Are you a current Fairfax County employee? (If not, please understand that you cannot be considered for this position) Q Yes
*
Q No
2. What is the highest level of education that you have completed? • Less than 12th grade • High school diploma or GED Q Some college • Associate degree Q Bachelor's degree • Master's degree Q Doctorate degree
*
3. Please indicate all major(s) or minor(s) for your completed degree(s). Check all that apply. Q Q —I •
Business administration Public administration Related field Not applicable
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*
4. If you selected "Related field" for the question above, please state the major(s) or minor(s) for your completed degree(s). If this is not applicable to you, type N/A.
*
5. Have you completed major coursework in business administration, public administration or a related field? • Yes • No
*
6. How many years of full-time equivalent contract administration experience do you possess? (Detail must be substantiated in your application for this and all questions.) • None O Less than one year Q One to less than two years • Two to less than three years • Three to less than four years • Four years or more
*
7. Do you have at least four years of increasingly complex technical administrative experience in the assigned functional area, comparable to experience at the Administrative Assistant IV, or higher, level?
LI Yes • No *
8. Do you have experience with purchasing a variety of goods and services? • Yes • No
*
9. If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please indicate the purchasing method. Check all that apply. • Requisitioning • Obtaining quotes • Informal/IFB • P-card • Writing specifications • Receiving • Other • None of the above
* 10. If you selected "Other" to the previous question, please specify in the space below. If this is not applicable to you, type N/A.
* 11. Please indicate all goods and services you have experience with. Check all that apply. • Vehicles • Uniforms • Information technology products and services • Other • None of the above * 12. If you selected "Other" to the previous question, please specify goods and/or services in the space below. If this is not applicable to you, type N/A.
* 13. Have you ever conducted a presentation?
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• Yes • No * 14. Please indicate which of the following purchasing organizations you belong to. Check all that apply. —I National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) Q Virginia Association of Governmental Purchasing (VAGP) —I American Purchasing Society G Institute for Supply Management (ISM) G National Association Of Purchasing Managers (NAPM) G Other G None of the above * 15. If you selected "Other" to the previous question, please specify in the space below. If this is not applicable to you, type N/A.
* 16. Which of the following Microsoft Office Suite programs are you proficient at using? Check all that apply. Q Q G Q
Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft Access Microsoft PowerPoint G Microsoft Outlook Q None of the above * 17. Please indicate your level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel. Q Beginner (Basic knowledge of creating a worksheet; performing calculations in a worksheet; modifying and formatting a worksheet; printing workbook contents) G Intermediate (Knowledge of inserting and modifying graphic objects in a worksheet; customizing and enhancing workbooks; analyzing data using Pivot Tables, Slicers, and Pivot Charts) Q Advanced (Extensive knowledge of increasing productivity and improving efficiency by streamlining workflow; collaborating with others using workbooks; auditing worksheets; analyzing data; working with multiple workbooks; importing and exporting data, using Excel with the web) Q None of the above * 18. Do you have experience administering contracts? Q Yes
G NO * 19. If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, select all actions that apply: Q Reviewing performance Q Approving invoices G Quality control G Other Q None of the above * 20. If you selected "Other" to the previous question, please specify in the space below. If this is not applicable to you, type N/A.
* Required Question
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