Procurement Specialist II Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Procurement Specialist II 
Salary $45,926.00 – $80,369.00 Annually Location Wake County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Remote Employment Flexible/Hybrid Job Number 25-05664 DMS60036226 Department Dept of Environmental Quality Division Mitigation Services Opening Date 04/30/2025 Closing Date 5/14/2025 5:00 PM Eastern Job Class Title Procurement Specialist II Position Number 60036226 Salary Grade

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Description of Work Are you passionate about the environment and want to make a difference?
DEQ has an open opportunity for a Procurement Specialist II. • It is full-time (40 hours per week) with State Benefits • This position currently qualifies for a hybrid telework option with routine office and remote workdays. The NC Department of Environmental Quality trusts our employees to be self-motivated and successful in hybrid/remote roles. Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management. This position serves the Division of Mitigation Services and supports Division personnel, while working in a highly complex, high-risk marketplace. This position is responsible for developing complex solicitations and the procurement of highly technical service contracts for a range of environmental and ecological purchasing. This position is responsible for managing bid solicitations, negotiations, processing requisitions, purchase orders, and competitive bids for a range of environmental and ecological procurement, as well as general and commodity areas such as equipment, material, and supplies. This position serves as the liaison between the Division and the DOA Division of Purchase and Contract, DIT Procurement, DEQ Procurement Section related to procurement requests and awards.

Key Responsibilities:

Use knowledge of NC procurement laws and rules to provide the Division’s daily operations of procurement of goods and services through fair and open market competition based on NC General Statutes, NC Administrative Code, NC Purchasing Manual, DEQ Purchasing Manual, and DOA/DEQ Special Delegation Agreement. Develop and manage complex solicitations of competitive bids for a variety of highly technical IT and environmental compensatory mitigation services (via NC eProcurement Ariba Sourcing, NC electronic Vendor Portal), host pre-conference meetings, public bid and cost openings, review bid offers, and prepare supporting documentation necessary for contract awards. Process requisitions and purchase orders in NC eProcurement for general and specialized commodities for services and goods. Use established policies and procedures to determine what documentation is required to accompany purchases for proof of compliance. Serve as the liaison between the Division and the DOA Division of Purchase and Contract, DIT Procurement, DEQ Procurement Section related to procurement requests and awards by following required communication protocols and specifications. Assist with additional projects or new assignments as requested. Assist with Procurement and Financial Data Administration and Quality Control in the Division’s MS Dynamics database. Responsible for data entry, maintenance, and quality control of procurement data (solicitations, bids, contracts, amendments, Purchase Orders, related financial data, etc.) in the Division’s MS Dynamics Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database. Monitor and correct financial and contract data insufficiencies.
Responsible for remnant hardcopy and digital file organization/reorganization and management in accordance with State records retention policies; provide procurement file documentation for requested audits.
Assist with developing Division processes and procedures to promote improvements for quality control of data and efficiencies; completing special projects, duties, and assignments as requested.
Serve as backup to Division’s administrative duties and miscellaneous tasks such Division phone coverage, DEQ front desk duty, receiving mail and checks, as assigned.

The Division of Mitigation Services:

The N.C. Division of Mitigation Services’ mission is to provide cost-effective mitigation alternatives that improve the state’s water resources. This NCDEQ division is responsible for providing compensatory mitigation statewide for streams and wetlands that are impacted by development and transportation projects as well as for riparian buffers and nutrient loading in some areas of the state. The program must provide all planning, implementation and disposition associated with restoration, enhancement, creation, and preservation project sites in 54 cataloging units (in 17 river basins) in the state. The DMS manages the development of comprehensive mitigation projects worth $40-80 million annually. The products produced by this program facilitate approximately $2-3 billion in statewide infrastructure improvements annually. Failure to provide mitigation can impact water quality, habitat, and other important watershed functions. The DMS influences North Carolina’s economic growth, environmental protection, and quality of life. Click here to learn more about the NC DEQ Division of Mitigation Services.

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. If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.

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. (

Note:

These links refer to Dept. of Public Safety process; this process is the same for Dept. of Environmental Quality) To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following: Documented experience in developing, negotiating and/or managing contracts. Demonstrated knowledge and/or experience of state or federal procurement laws or regulations, contract law, purchasing practices, and/or accounting principles. Documented experience utilizing procurement methods, procedures, and/or processes for purchases. Certification Required by

Statute or Regulation:

Necessary Special Requirement:

Completion of NC Contract Manager Certification (NCCM) within one year of hire (NCGS 143-49). Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.

See https:

//oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details. Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of procurement experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Supplemental and Contact Information The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. DEQ uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty to their applications.
If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an official transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
If applicants earned a foreign degree, foreign degrees require an official evaluation for U.S. equivalency and must be submitted to Human Resources for verification. There are several organizations that perform this specialized service, feel free to use any service of your choosing. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options on their website that can provide credential verification: https://www.naces.org/members.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click “Application Status.” If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Malik Ragler at (919) 707-8328 and/or malik.ragler@deq.nc.gov.