Facilities Procurement Buyer (Wage) #BVIWE084

Title: Facilities Procurement Buyer (Wage) - #BVIWE084

State Role Title:Admin and Office Spec III

Hiring Range: Up to $29/Hr

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept for Blind/Vision Impaired

Location:Blind & Vision Impaired

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Were looking for a Facilities Procurement Buyer (Wage) to streamline purchasing and vendor coordination for our facilities. Youll ensure compliance maintain vendor relationships and support timely repairs to keep operations running smoothly.

If youre detail-oriented and passionate about efficiency apply today!

Job Duties:

Telework is limited and subject to the Commonwealths telework policy with no eligibility immediately; this position requires 40 hours per week for the first 180 days then transitions to 29 hours per week thereafter.

DBVI enables blind and vision-impaired individuals to achieve their desired levels of employment education and independence. The Administration Division supports the Agencys mission by providing quality financial management facilities management policy and legislative services and performance management. All financial and risk management support services are delivered with the goal of maximizing the funds entrusted to DBVI by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

We are seeking a Facilities Procurement Buyer (Wage) to support the Facilities Services Department (FSD) under the Financial and Risk Management Division. This role ensures structure consistency and compliance across all facilities-related purchasing and vendor coordination position is designed to stabilize procurement workflows support timely repairs and increase operational efficiency across DBVI facilities.

Responsibilities include:

• Vendor Management & Development
• Contract Development & Administration
• Procurement Request Processing & Coordination
• Compliance & Risk Management
• Process Improvement

Additional responsibilities include completing other duties and special projects as assigned by the supervisor.

This is a wage (part-time) position averaging 29 hours per week and not exceeding 1500 hours per employment year. Please note: this position does not include health insurance retirement benefits or leave.


Minimum Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have:

Knowledge/Experience:

Experience in purchasing or administrative support in facilities construction or maintenance.
Knowledge of procurement basics.

Skills/Abilities:

Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 (Outlook Teams Word Excel).
Attention to detail
Clear and professional communication
Strong customer service orientation
Organization and follow-through
Compliance-focused decision making
Problem solving and initiative
Ability to build structure in a high-volume environment

Additional Considerations:

VPPA/APSPM
Public sector procurement experience.
Experience coordinating trades and vendor services.
Knowledge of SWaM and micro-business procurement.
Experience drafting scopes of work.
Experience supporting a multi-building or campus environment.

Special Instructions

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact for assistance.

Minorities Individuals with disabilities Veterans AmeriCorps Peace Corps and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply.

To Apply:

Equal Opportunity Employer State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginias New Recruitment Management System. Mailed emailed faxed or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. PageUp will provide you with 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.

Contact Information:

Name: Human Resources

Email:

In support of the Commonwealths 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 .

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.