Title: Procurement Manager : Virginia Correctional Enterprises #00297
State Role Title: Procurement Officer II
Hiring Range: $70,151 - $105,227
Pay Band: UG
Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin
Location: VCE Headquarters
Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
To enhance the correctional programs of the Commonwealth of Virginia by operating a viable business entity that provides jobs and work skills for sentenced offenders to help them successfully re-enter society, and offers quality goods and services to our customers, on time and at a fair price.
Virginia Correctional Enterprises (VCE) is a manufacturing and service agency that is focused on providing meaningful jobs and work skills for offenders and offering quality goods and services to our customers. For more information on our products, services and locations visit govce.net.
To manage a staff of professional procurement positions and develop, implement, interpret and revise policies and procedures relating to all phases of administrative procurement operations. Ensure that contracts are established when in the best interest of the agency and also ensure compliance of same to provisions of the Virginia Public Procurement Act and other relevant policies and procedures. Acts as primary contact with Division of Purchasing and Supply.
If hired by VCE you will start or restart a 12-month probationary period. This is for all New Hires, Transfers, returning State Employees.
Minimum Qualifications
Considerable knowledge of state government procurement practices and procedures and the Agency Procurement and Surplus Property Manual. Considerable knowledge and experience in a manufacturing operation. Considerable supervisory work experience.
Considerable experience in the development and maintenance of operating procedures and quality standards. Considerable effective communications skills, both oral and written.
Additional Considerations
Supervisory experience. Virginia Contracting Officer (VCO). PPB, GPPO or CPM certifications.
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.
If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following:
Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.
Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.
Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.
Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services.
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Phone: VCEHR.Input@vadoc.virginia.gov
Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS/RÉSUMÉS / WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION
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.
