DNR - Purchasing Agent III - Executive Director's Office

Department Information

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Are you interested in investing in a career that makes a difference?

Consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. It’s our mission to manage and conserve Colorado’s natural resources for the benefit of people today – and tomorrow. That means we have to balance development with conservation so the state we all love provides similar opportunities for our children and their children.We invite you to explore our website at to find out more about the work we do to manage Colorado’s natural resources for today – and tomorrow.

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply.

In addition to offering rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:

Medical and Dental plans

Strong, flexible retirement plans including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus pre-tax and Roth 401K and 457 plans

Paid life insurance

Short- and long-term disability coverage

Employee Wellness programs

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Accounts

11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave

Flexible work schedule options and remote-work options

Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system

Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

The purpose of the work unit is to manage all aspects of procurement including solicitations, contracting using purchase orders, formalizing agreements and vendor agreements for the Department. These activities fall under the Group II Purchasing Delegation from the Colorado Department of Personnel and Administration to the Department of Natural Resources, as well as individual delegations from the State Controller for no-risk and low-risk contract approvals. The unit ensures that all procurement activities are in compliance with the Colorado Procurement Code, Fiscal Rules, and applicable policies, procedures and guidelines.

Description of Job

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

This position is part of the procurement work unit which is responsible for all aspects of procurement including solicitations, contracting, formal agreements and vendor agreements for the department. The position supports all of DNR’s divisions, and is involved in purchasing a diverse range of services, construction, goods and IT systems.

Solicit commodities, Services, Construction and Professional Services:

Review purchase requests for various factors, including completeness, if requisite pre-reviews and pre-approvals are necessary and have been obtained, fair and reasonable pricing, compliance with required rules and policies, and urgency.

Determine the most effective method of procurement that will provide the requested commodities/services/construction when needed, while maximizing competition and complying with relevant laws and rules.

Formulate, solicit, analyze, evaluate and award solicitations, which includes developing and/or reviewing the proper specifications with applicable terms and conditions and sending to the appropriate vendors to obtain maximum competitions. Convene and direct pre-bid meetings between users and bidders when required.

Coordinate vendor questions, provide answers and clarifications to solicitation requirements.

Lead teams of program and subject matter experts and guide individual teams through the evaluation of multiple proposals, including interaction with vendors to ensure that proposals are fully understood.

Award solicitations in compliance with procurement rules and regulations to the lowest responsible bidder or best value proposal based on the recommendation of an evaluation team.

Announce the ranked order of qualified professional services consultants resulting from a Request for Qualifications issued under Colorado Statutes.Review and Approve Purchase Orders:

Review purchase orders and small dollar grant awards submitted by procurement liaisons within the DNR divisions, evaluating purchase order requests for compliance with required pre-reviews and pre-approvals, procurement and fiscal code, rules, as well as federal, statewide and department policies and guidelines.

Make determinations if the purchase order is in compliance and meets fair and reasonable pricing requirements.

Work with division procurement liaisons in order to bring deficient purchase order requests into compliance.Reference and Outreach to Division Staff:

Provide guidance and counsel to employees throughout the Department’s divisions, particularly procurement liaisons, contract administrators and program/project managers, by analyzing problems, interpreting laws and statutes, researching best practices and seeking information from the State Controller’s Office, Attorney General ‘s Office and State Purchasing Office.

Train department staff on procurement rules and regulations and processes.

Assist agencies in setting up efficient procedures for processing purchases, managing purchasing needs, and monitoring vendor performance.

Work with division procurement liaisons and program managers to gain understanding and support of accountability and responsibility, even when there are unique problems and/or circumstances.

May conduct audits of discretionary purchases, contract monitoring and other division procurement activities.

Other Duties Assigned.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.

Minimum Qualifications:

Six (6) years of professional experience in procurement, purchasing, contract writing. Specific experience working with program managers in developing and drafting contracts and/or written documents of comparable complexity/technicality, overseeing the contract approval process, and/or related activities or specialized experience in the subject area of the work assigned to the position.

OR

Education from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Contract Management, Procurement, Economics, Law, Supply Chains, Purchasing, Accounting and Finance, Public Administration, Business Law, Political Science, Government or in a field of study directly related to the assignment and professional experience in procurement, purchasing, contract writing. Specific experience working with program managers in developing and drafting contracts and/or written documents of comparable complexity/technicality, overseeing the contract approval process, and/or related activities or specialized experience in the subject area of the work assigned to the position equal to six (6) years.

Please note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. Your resume will not be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications; only the work experience section of your application will be reviewed to determine this. “See Resume” statements on the application will not be accepted. In addition, part-time work will be prorated.

Substitutions:

A combination of work experience in an occupational field/specialized area directly related to the job assignment, which provided the same, kind, amount and level of knowledge acquired in the required education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the bachelor's degree.

A master's or doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a field of study related to the work assignment may be substituted for the bachelor's degree and experience.

Additional satisfactory completion of course work from an accredited, non-correspondence college or university in Business Administration, Contract Management, Procurement, Paralegal Studies, Project Management, Government, Political Science, Economics, Law or other field related to the assignment may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required general experience.

A Juris Doctor (JD) degree will substitute for the education and experience requirement.

If you are using a degree to substitute for the required experience, you may be required to provide copies of your educational transcripts for verification of your qualifications if requested.

Preferred Qualifications:

Current or former State experience relevant to this position.

Experience developing and publishing solicitation documents.

Experience preparing solicitation documents (Documented Quotes, Invitations for Bids, Requests for Proposals, etc.)

Experience managing reviews to evaluate proposals.

Experience preparing, reviewing and approving purchase orders.

Experience in interpreting and applying State Fiscal Rules, State Procurement Rules, or similar administrative rules.

Professional experience in applying, using, reviewing, or interpreting State of Colorado Procurement Code.

Experience in project management.

Conditions of Employment:

Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify their application from the current position. (Please Note: Absent extraordinary circumstances, prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with DNR).

You must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. DNR does not sponsor non-residents of the United States. The current work arrangement for this position is as follows:

(Please note, this arrangement can be subject to change)

This is a Remote/Hybrid position - Work is primarily performed from a home office, however the selected candidate will at times report to the office at 1313 Sherman Street - Denver, CO or other locations within the State for meetings, trainings and projects as directed by the supervisor. APPEAL RIGHTS:

It is recommended that you contact the Human Resources Specialist listed below to resolve issues related to your possession of minimum qualifications. However, if you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email, US Mail, faxed or hand delivered within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.

For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board go to spb.colorado.gov or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

Supplemental Information

The Assessment Process

All applications received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed by an HR Specialist against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement.

Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process. Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position will be a structured application review by Subject Matter Experts.

Resumes, cover letters and other attachments are not considered as part of initial reviews, therefore, it is important to document in your application your education, experience, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement.

Please thoroughly answer all supplemental questions (if listed) since question responses may be evaluated for content, writing ability, spelling, grammar, and effective communication.

This recruitment may involve additional testing and/or exams to arrive at the top group for interviews.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.

The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The Department of Natural Resources is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, at

ADAAA Accommodations

Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request accommodation, please contact our Benefits Specialist at at least five business days before the date that any accommodation will be required to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.

E-Verify

The Department of Natural Resources participates in E-Verify in accordance with the program's Right to Work for all newly-hired employees. Employees are queried through the electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify identity and employment eligibility. You may complete section 1 of the I-9 form upon your acceptance of a job offer letter, but no later than your first day of employment and in addition, on your first day, but no later than the third day, you are required to submit original documents to verify your eligibility to work in the U.S. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.

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