Contracts Specialist I

Agency

Dept of Justice

Division

State Crime Lab Investigation

Job Classification Title

Contract Specialist I (S)

Position Number

65012058

Grade

NC14

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Justice, led by the Attorney General of North Carolina, represents the state, state agencies, and elected officials, and defends the rights of the people of North Carolina. The Department handles all state criminal appeals cases and assists district attorneys with complex criminal cases at their request. Additionally, the Department of Justice includes the North Carolina State Crime Lab, the North Carolina Justice Academy, and the Sheriffs’ and Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Divisions.

Description of Work

Recruitment Range: $55,457 - $72,314

IMPORTANT NOTE: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date listed.

The State Crime Laboratory of the Department of Justice maintains a full service forensic science laboratory to assist all law enforcement agencies in North Carolina in the investigation of criminal matters. The Laboratory’s mission is to provide state-of-the-art forensic services in the areas of drug analysis, blood alcohol/drug content, firearms, latent prints, footwear and tire tracks, forensic biology, computer forensics, and trace evidence. The services are provided from a central laboratory in Raleigh, N.C. and regional laboratories located in Edneyville, N.C. and Greensboro, N.C.

The primary purpose of the Contract Specialist I position is to develop solicitations and monitor contracts for the crime laboratory:

- Provide technical support to the crime laboratory and DOJ Financial Services staff to draft and execute procurement and contract documents.
- Perform reviews to ensure contracts are justifiable, performance based, comply with State procurement rules, statutes and procedures, and contain adequate performance metrics, scopes of work, and budgets.
- Assistance with and authorship of agency-specific purchase and service contracts, contract amendments, Memoranda of Agreements (MOAs), Invitation for Bids (IFBs), Requests for Quote (RFQs), and Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
- Utilize approved guidelines, procedures and software to perform duties (i.e. eProcurement, NCFS, etc.).
- Advise and train crime laboratory staff regarding contracting and procurement requirements.
- Perform other duties assigned related to the procurement of goods and services (i.e. enter and review requisitions, perform market research, obtain sole source letters and waivers of competition, reconcile orders, receive invoices.)

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Two (2) years of contract administration experience, including drafting solicitations (RFQs, IFBs, and RFPs), and entering and submitting requests in Ariba (or an equivalent electronic procurement system).

Minimum Education and Experience

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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Minimum Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in business or related area from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of progressive procurement or contract administration experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Requirements Completion of the North Carolina Contract Management Certification Program within one year of hire into the position.

Supplemental Information:

Resumes and cover letters: To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the online application form. This information is used to determine if you meet the requirements of the position, and if you are selected, it is used to determine a salary offer.

Using the terms "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will not be accepted, and your application will be rejected as incomplete.  Cover letters are highly encouraged but not required.   

  

Credit for foreign degrees will only be given if verification of degree certification is attached to your application.  Transcripts for foreign degrees have to be evaluated by an organization like World Education Services to determine US equivalency.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

NC Department of Justice
Human Resources
Recruiters@ncdoj.gov

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Andrea Evet Cannon

Recruiter Email:

Recruiters@ncdoj.gov