Contract Specialist

Join a dynamic public agency proudly serving the over 700,000 residents of the District of Columbia. The Office of Contracting and Procurement (OCP) provides contracting services for client agencies and offices in the District. The mission of OCP is to partner with vendors and District agencies to purchase quality goods and services in a timely manner and at a reasonable cost, while ensuring that all purchasing actions are conducted fairly and impartially. OCP manages the acquisition of over $10 billion in goods, services, and construction annually on behalf of 80 District agencies. OCP is powered by a diverse team of innovative professionals committed to helping our client agencies reach their goals and accomplish their missions. In addition to contracting and procurement services, OCP’s Surplus Property Division collects, manages, and reuses District-owned and federal surplus property.

We are committed to attracting the best and brightest talent in public procurement and contracting. The District’s Office of Contracting and Procurement (OCP) provides contracting services for client agencies and offices in the District under the Mayor’s Authority. OCP is powered by a diverse team of innovative professionals committed to helping our client agencies reach their goals and accomplish their missions. In addition to contracting and procurement services, OCP’s Surplus Property Division collects, manages, and reuses District-owned and federal surplus property.

The Mission Of OCP Is To Partner With Vendors And District Agencies To Purchase Quality Goods And Services In a Timely Manner And At a Reasonable Cost, While Ensuring That All Purchasing Actions Are Conducted Fairly And Impartially. The Office Of Contracting & Procurement Procures Goods And Services On Behalf Of The Agencies And Programs Under OCP’s Authority According To District Laws And Regulations. Our Procurement Staff Is Organized Into The Following Business Portfolios

• Human Services is responsible for providing oversight and management of contractual and procurement services supporting the following program agencies: Department of Human Services (DHS); Department on Disability Services (DDS); Department of Youth and Rehabilitation Services (DYRS); and Department of Aging and Community Living (DCAL).
• Health Services provides health and wellness services to support the resident’s health needs. They provide contractual and procurement services to the following agencies: the Department of Behavioral Health (DBH); the Department of Health (DC Health); and the Department of Healthcare Finance (DCHF).
• Office of Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) develops, implements, and maintains the District’s IT and telecommunications infrastructure; develops and implements major citywide applications; establishes and oversees IT enterprise architecture and website standards for the District; and advises District agencies on technology solutions to improve services to businesses, residents and visitors in all areas of District government. Persons in this area would support the District purchasing efforts.
• Government Operations supports a wide range of commodities and services throughout the District. Persons working in this area will interface with the key stakeholders not limited to the Office of the Mayor, City Administrator, and the Wilson Building.
• Public Safety and Justice- provides collaborative support to Metropolitan Police (MPD), Fire & Emergency Medical Service (FEMS), Homeland Security & Emergency Management Agency and Office of Unified Communications (OUC) to name a few with purchases of supplies, equipment and other service needs.
• The Department of Transportation & Infrastructure cluster is committed to providing environmentally sustainable transportation solutions. DDOT continues to practice and promote environmental excellence as it fulfills its mission to enhance the quality of life for the District of Columbia residents and visitors by ensuring that people, goods and information move efficiently and safely, with minimal adverse impacts on residents and the environment.
• Education provides collaborative support to the Office of the State Superintendent (OSSE) and the Department of Employment Services (DOES) in the procurement of supplies, transportation, equipment and other service needs.
• Department of Public Works and Department of Energy and Environment- combines to promote public and environmental health by implementing and enforcing District and Federal laws and regulations. For solid waste removal, watershed projects and various other programs designed to create strong and healthy communities to allow the District’s economic prosperity, and to protect the environment in which its people live, work and play.

Education provides collaborative support to the Office of the State Superintendent (OSSE) and the Department of Employment Services (DOES) in the procurement of supplies, transportation, equipment and other service needs.

Department of Public Works (DPW) cluster supports the agency in providing environmentally healthy municipal services that are both ecologically sound and cost effective for District residents.

This announcement is for both current and future vacancies. The positions are in various offices, units and/or procurement services bureaus of the Office of Contracting and Procurement and work under the direct supervision of the Supervisory Contract Specialist.

Duties And Responsibilities

The incumbent is fully proficient in contracting and procurement. The incumbent develops the bid solicitations such as the statement of work (SOW), terms and conditions, and other requirements for basic procurements. Develops pre-negotiation position, determines the types of contracts and negotiation authority to be used, and prepares required justification. Reviews purchase orders and contracts for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with District and agency policies and procedures. Determines the most appropriate method of procurement, determines if requested items can be obtained via an existing contract, and conducts pre-bid meeting and distribution of bid invitations.

Qualifications And Education

A 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor’s degree with a major in any field; OR at least 24 semester hours in any combination of the following fields: accounting, business, finance, law, contracts, purchasing, economics, industrial management, marketing, quantitative methods, or organization and management.

AND

One (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the CS-11 grade level. Specialized experience is experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position and has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Examples of specialized experience are: acquisition regulations, contracting methods, and cost/price analysis techniques.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Candidates are REQUIRED to provide proof of education at the time of application. To be considered, you MUST attach and/or upload a copy of your degree, college transcripts, or degree evaluation demonstrating possession of the required educational credential(s) as outlined above. Application missing the required supporting education documents will not receive consideration.

• Additional attachments can be added in the "Resume Upload" section at the beginning of the application.
• Foreign education transcripts will not be accepted. Applicants with Foreign education documents MUST request an evaluation from a member organization of one of the two national associations of credential evaluation services:

Licenses And Certifications

None

Working Conditions/Environment

The work is sedentary, but there is some walking required. The work environment includes an office setting, and the work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated.

Other Significant Facts

Tour of Duty: Monday – Friday; 8:30am to 5:00pm (negotiable)

Promotion Potential: CS-1102-13.

Collective Bargaining Unit: This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement

Duration of Appointment: Career Service, Full-Time

Pay Plan, Series and Grade: CS-1102-12

Current District Employees applying to this posting as a lateral, agency reassignment or transfer applicant will be subject to the rules pursuant to District Policy Manual, DPM Chapters 2 and Chapter 11 for such actions.

The first review and screening of resumes will take place starting 11 days after the opening date.

Note: Waiver: The CPO may waive any or all of the requirements of education and experience if the applicant possesses significant potential for advancement to levels of greater responsibility and authority, based on demonstrated analytical and decision-making capabilities, job performance, and qualifying experience.

Position Designation: This position has been deemed Security Sensitive under the guidelines of the DC Personnel Manual. Incumbents of this position are subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC personnel regulations. Accordingly, incumbents must successfully pass a criminal background and consumer credit check as a condition of employment and will be subject to periodic criminal background checks for the duration of their tenure.

EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.