Contracting Officer-Capital Projects

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Do you enjoy working in a collaborative and fast paced work environment with a focus on problem solving and high-impact infrastructure projects Do you have a passion for public service If this sounds like you then consider being a Contracting Officer for Loudoun County Government.

Loudoun Countys national award-winning Division of Procurement is seeking highly motivated applicants for their Capital Contracting Officer position. As part of a team this position provides continued support for the successful delivery of capital projects.

This position will solicit for a wide variety of construction and professional (architectural and engineering) services to include building construction major renovations highway construction and maintenance in compliance with the Virginia Public Procurement Act and the Countys Procurement Resolution.

This position will be responsible for performing all steps in drafting issuing evaluating negotiating and awarding contracts. The Contracting Officer will collaborate with staff at all levels of the organization and must prepare and present contract award recommendations to department heads committees and the Board of Supervisors.

Excellent written and oral communication and public presentation skills are necessary for this challenging position. The successful candidate must also demonstrate the ability to exercise sound judgment solve problems and attention to detail in a fast-paced team oriented and customer service-oriented environment. Additionally good organization skills resourcefulness and excellent computer and research skills are essential to be successful.

This is a hybrid position with some telework opportunities.This position is eligible for a $6000 hiring bonus in accordance with the Countys Hiring and Retention Bonus Program.

Hiring salary is commensurate with experience

Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelors degree in procurement business administration construction engineering or related field with three years of experience in contracting of professional and non-professional services.

A Criminal background credit and DMV record check will be conducted on the successful candidate.

This position is FLSA exempt and may be required to work beyond the normal workweek to include occasional attendance at evening Board and Board committee meetings.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Loudoun County Government prides itself on fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace that promotes employee wellness and work-life balance. As an equal opportunity employer we consider all qualified applicants regardless of age color disability gender identity genetic information national origin political affiliation race religion sex sexual orientation or other non-merit factors.

Reasonable Accommodation
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