Share Email Opening Title Procurement Specialist  Category Procurement   Description Hiring pay range: $26.15 - $32.69/hr or $54,392.00 - $67,995.20/an Full pay range: $26.15 - $39.23/hr or $54,392.00 - $81,598.40/an   Procurement Specialist: Prepares and facilitates the purchase of goods and services through a competitive solicitation process.   Essential Functions: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments and detailed work instructions may vary.)   Procurement Specialist:   (95% ) Coordinates and administers all details for the purchase of goods and services. Assists departments and elected offices in the development of specifications for various types of procurements for goods and services. Prepares and facilitates the process for Invitation for Bids (IFBs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Requests for Quotes (RFQs). Performs market research, vendor interest, and posts solicitation opportunities on various portals. Facilitates and conducts bid openings. Facilitates pre-bid and pre-proposal site visits, and selection committee meetings. Reviews bids and proposals for responsiveness and legal compliance. Conducts vendor debriefs. Facilitates the selection and evaluation of bids and proposals by the selection committee. Acts as the liaison with vendors during the solicitation process and facilitates all relevant communications. Prepares Notices of Award, Notices to Proceed and Board of County Commissioner agendas for recommendations of award. Negotiates routine contracts and change orders with contractors and suppliers. Assists the Procurement and Contracts Director in the development procurement policies. Prepares procurement documents, including contracts, solicitations, and change orders. Ensures appropriate documentation is available for audit and/or public information purposes. Collaborates with and conveys information to all internal procurement staff as well as departments. Conducts research on product availability, prices, and best practices. Makes recommendations as to the appropriateness of terms and conditions for projects to ensure that the solicitation process is compliant with all federal, state, and local procurement laws. Monitors contract performance and makes recommendations to the Procurement and Contracts Director based upon performance measures. Act as liaison with vendors; contacts vendors regarding changes on orders in progress; investigates and resolves discrepancies between purchase orders and invoices; ensures timely delivery and compliance of contract terms. (5%) Coordinates the disposal of County surplus, salvage, or used materials, equipment or supplies. Oversees and manages the disposal of surplus property process in accordance with the Garfield County Procurement Code. Perform other duties of a similar or related level as necessary or assigned.   Position Requirements Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, or relevant field preferred. Minimum Experience: 3 years of experience in procurement and data entry, working with computerized purchasing/procurement systems; Proficient in complex computer software applications and data processing/management. Licenses/Certifications: Valid driver’s license.   Job Qualifications: Knowledge of: Relevant Federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations, codes and/or statutes. Basic budgeting processes. Modern office practices and procedures. Purchasing and accounting practices. Keyboarding, data input and work processing. Relevant computer hardware and software applications.   Ability to: Speak, read and write the English language. Communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Negotiate agreements with vendors and contractors. Understand basic business transactions and contracts. Perform basic mathematical computation. Organize, analyze and compare complex documents and information. Plan, organize and pay attention to details. Interpret a variety of instructions with abstract and/or concrete variables. Establish and maintain effective working relationships. Understand and practice safety procedures and precautions. Maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.   Internal & External Contacts: Internal Contacts: Frequent interaction with other County departments and offices.   External Contacts: Frequent interaction with vendors, contractors and suppliers.   Physical Activities and Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that are met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.   Required Physical Activities: While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for long periods, use mobility to move from place to place, talk and hear, and is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 30 lbs.   Work Environment: The noise level in the work environment is moderately quiet.   Required Travel None.   Computers and Office Equipment Computer and relevant software applications; calculator; telephone system; postage machine; facsimile; shredder; copier, scanner.   THIS JOB DESCRIPTION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT. Nothing in this job description restricts Garfield County’s ability to assign, reassign or eliminate duties and responsibilities of this job at any time. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description describes the County’s current assignment of essential functions. Those functions may change at any time as the needs of the County change or for other reasons deemed appropriate by the County.   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Location Glenwood Springs, Colorado.   Benefit Information To view our benefit package please go to https://www.garfield-county.com/human-resources/benefits-brochure/   Hiring Range $26.15 - $32.69/hr   Full Pay Range $26.15 - $39.23/hr   Driving Classification Marginal   Number of Openings 1   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   Req Number PRO-22-00004   Open Date 10/31/2022   About the Organization Garfield County, Colorado consists of rugged alpine vistas and high desert mountains in the Rocky Mountain region, which dwells along the Continental Divide. Garfield County is located in western Colorado, where outdoor recreation opportunities abound, including hunting, fishing, hiking, rafting and kayaking, biking, skiing and snowboarding. It is home to the second largest designated wilderness area in Colorado - the Flattops Wilderness, the world's largest mineral hot springs pool, a popular family ski resort, and Hanging Lake, designated as a National Natural Landmark by the Secretary of the Interior in 2011.   EOE Statement Garfield County is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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