Procurement Specialist

Title Procurement Specialist

Position Number 39519

Company WA River Protection Solutions

City/State Richland, WA

Location

Posted 10/14/2024

Closes 10/28/2024

Regular/Temporary Regular

Full/Part-Time Full-Time

Job Responsibilities/Duties

Washington River Protection Solutions (WRPS) manages one of the most challenging radioactive waste cleanup projects in the country. Our focus is reducing the environmental risk posed by 56 million gallons of radioactive and chemical waste stored in 177 underground tanks on the Hanford Site located in Richland, WA. Join us today and be a part of history!

The Procurement Support group is hiring a new team member. This group is responsible for providing support to the purchasing groups within the overall Procurement Services Department. This position will participate in major aspects of the support provided by the Procurement Support Organization, including:

• Performing subcontract closeout of past subcontracts.

• Processing of certified payroll for construction subcontracts.

• Evaluate subcontractor compliance to terms and conditions, including Service Contract Act requirements.

• Authoring and/or revising departmental procedures, policies, guides and templates to maintain compliance with related requirements.

• Identifying and recommending process improvements to departmental operations upon evaluation of existing internal controls, the Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR), and procedural requirements.

• Serving as the primary liaison between internal/external auditors and the Procurement Services Department. This includes coordinating audit requests, researching and responding to potential issues, and preparing and executing resulting corrective action plans.

• Managing the purchase card (P-Card) purchase program, including implementing and administration of the process and providing compliance oversight.

• Interface with other functional groups in interdepartmental initiatives that relate to Procurement (i.e., Government Property, Health and Safety, etc.)

• Ensure (Integrated Safety Management Systems (ISMS) Principles are incorporated into organization's activities

Required Qualifications

Grade 16

BA/BS degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field and five (5) years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience

Grade 17

BA/BS degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field and six (6) years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience

Note the essential duties for this grade level are like that of the previous grade level, however the scope of responsibility is larger, and the expected level of performance is increased.

Desired Qualifications

The ability to clearly and professionally communicate through writing.

Working knowledge of the FAR, Asset Suite and IDMS.

Experience with contracting, procurement and/or auditing in a Federal government environment.

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and writing skills. Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely to peers and management in a professional manner.

Compensation & Benefits

In accordance with the company's philosophy on compensation for exempt and salaried non-exempt employees, WRPS takes into consideration a variety of factors when determining initial salary to include assigned job scope and responsibility, a candidate's qualifications as compared to internal comparators performing in a similar role, and the external labor market. A salary offer will be made within the targeted hiring range posted. Note a candidate's prior salary history will not be taken into consideration.

Hiring Range Minimum: $86,138

Hiring Range Maximum: $119,250

Depending on the nature of your employment with WRPS, you can expect the following:

• A business casual dress work environment: jeans are permissible (restrictions may apply).

• Opportunity for work/life balance: a standard 4 x 10 work schedule, allowing more personal time to enjoy life outside of the office (other schedules and/or shift work may be required).

WRPS offers a comprehensive benefits package to include medical/dental/vision, short-and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) with employer match, and paid time off. For a full list of benefits please visit~~~

Relocation Funding Provided Yes

U.S. Citizenship Required Yes

Clearance Required No

Job Classification Exempt

Shift Work Required No

This contractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

Applicants and employees have rights under Federal Employment Laws and are protected under federal law against discrimination. To view information regarding these rights, please click on these links:

• Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (~~~)

• Pay Transparency Policy Statement

• Family Medical Leave Act (~~~)

• Employee Polygraph Protection Act

• WA State Paid Family Medical Leave (~~~)