The primary purpose of this position is to conduct all Division procurement proceedings in accordance with rules and regulations established by the Department of Administration, Division of Purchase and Contract (DOA P&C) and the Department of Information Technology (DIT) in accordance with respective Administrative Codes and applicable General Statutes as set forth by the North Carolina Legislature.

This position serves the Division of Mitigation Services and supports Division personnel, works in a highly complex, high risk marketplace, responsible for the procurement of service contracts as well as the procurement of a wide variety of commodities. This position helps in developing detailed solicitations, managing the contract process, and conducting negotiations, as required for a range of environmental and ecological purchasing and service contracts. The position facilitates contract management functions with internal DEQ Divisions, other State Departments, and the private mitigation industry. The Position evaluates and analyzes bid documents for completeness and processes purchase orders averaging $40 to $80 million per fiscal year. The position has the responsibility to process bid solicitations, pre-bid meetings, bid openings, cost openings, and administrative contracting actions including executions, amendments, etc. in coordination with vendors, DOA P&C, DIT, DOA State Construction Office (SCO), and DEQ Financial Services Division.

The Division of Mitigation Services:
The Division of Mitigation Services (DMS) is responsible for providing compensatory mitigation for streams, wetlands, riparian buffers, and nutrients that are impacted by development and transportation projects. The Division provides all planning, implementation, and disposition associated with restoration, enhancement, creation and preservation for the 17 river basins and in the State. DMS manages the development of comprehensive mitigation projects worth $75 million annually. The staff of DMS requires extensive knowledge of the Clean Water Act, biology, engineering, mitigation ecosystems, process management, data and financial information management, measurement and analysis, and public relations.

The NC Department of Environmental Quality:
The primary mission of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is to provide science-based environmental stewardship for the health and prosperity of all North Carolinians. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the lead stewardship agency for the protection of North Carolina's environmental resources. The organization, which has offices from the mountains to the coast, administers regulatory programs designed to protect air quality, water quality, and the public's health, and works to advance in all-of-the-above energy strategy that fits North Carolina's needs. DEQ also offers technical assistance to businesses, farmers, local governments, and the public and encourages responsible behavior with respect to the environment through education programs provided at DEQ facilities and through the state's school system. DEQ touches the lives of all North Carolinians in many ways to enhance and ensure our quality of life. Please visit our website at the Department of Environmental Quality for more information.

#23-02687 DMS60036226
Recruitment Range: $43,500.00 - $76,125.00
This position is located at: Green Square Complex, 217 W. Jones St. Raleigh, NC 27603

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application. Click these links for additional information: Introduction to the Job Application and Addressing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

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  Documented experience in developing, negotiating and/or managing contracts.
• Demonstrated knowledge of state or federal procurement laws or regulations, contract law, purchasing practices, accounting principles or method in relation to purchasing needs or contracts.
• Demonstrated experience in evaluating, analyzing, processing, and/or executing bid documents, openings, solicitations, and/or meetings.
• Documented experience utilizing procurement methods, procedures, and/or processes for purchases.

Necessary Special Requirement:

• Completion of the North Carolina Procurement Manual Training Program (six courses) within one year of hire.
• Completion of the NC Contract Manager NCCM Certification within one year of hire

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of procurement experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.