Senior Procurement Specialist - County of Ventura

THE AGENCY
The General Services Agency (GSA) is made up of Fleet Services, Facilities, Procurement, Special Services, Security and Business Support, and the Parks Department.  The agency is responsible for a broad spectrum of services to all the County departments and agencies.   It requires a very diverse workforce to accomplish the GSA mission of contributing to the quality of life in Ventura County by partnering with their customers to provide expertise and cost-effective service delivery, and foster the preservation of natural resources.
 
THE POSITION
Under general direction, the Senior Procurement Specialist supervises, trains, reviews and approves staff purchase order documents; runs competitive solicitations; and issues purchase orders for assigned agencies.

The ideal candidate will be proficient in procurement processes and procedures, have the ability to supervise multiple staff, and possess one or more of the following certifications: National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, Certified Purchasing Professional (NIGP-CPP), Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB),  Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), or other related certification.

PAYROLL TITLE
Staff/Services Specialist II
 
WHAT WE OFFER

• A general salary increase of 3.5% effective December 22, 2024.
• Merit Increases – New employees are eligible for an initial 5% merit increase within the pay range upon completion of at least 1,040 hours (approximately 6 months) assuming work meets satisfactory standards.  Subsequent merit increases within the pay range will be upon completion of each additional 2,080 hours (approximately one year) from the initial merit increase. 
• Educational Incentive - An educational incentive of 2.5% for completion of an associate degree, 3.5% for completion of a bachelor's degree, OR 5% for completion of a graduate degree.  
• Vacation Accrual – New regular, full-time employees shall accrue approximately 14 days of vacation a year for the first 10,400 hours or 5 years of service; vacation accruals increase at 5, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 20 years of service topping out at 26 days a year and 400 hours of vacation hours banked. 
• Annual Leave Redemption – After 14,560 hours of continuous County service an employee may elect to "cash in" or redeem up to 80 hours of vacation accrued in the same year after using 80 hours of vacation in the preceding 12 months. 
• Sick Leave - Full time regular employees accrue a maximum of 3.08 hours of sick leave per bi-weekly pay period with an advance at hire of 40.04 hours which will be balanced at the completion of 13 bi-weekly pay periods. 
• Deferred Compensation - Eligible to participate in the County's 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan. This position is eligible for up to a 3.00% match on your 401(k) contributions. 
• Health Plans–Full time employees are given a flexible credit allowance to offset the purchase of medical, dental, and/or vision insurance for you and your dependents.
  • Employee only - $502 per biweekly pay period
  • Employee plus one dependent - $730 per biweekly pay period 
  • Employee plus family - $905 per biweekly pay period  
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Pre-tax benefit towards eligible medical, dental and vision care and/or dependent care expenses.
• Pension Plan - Participation in the County's defined pension plan, which has reciprocity with CalPERS.
• Holidays - 12 paid days per year which includes a scheduled floating holiday.
• Additional Benefits - Tuition Reimbursement, Disability Plans, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Wellness Program.

To learn more about benefits, please follow the link below:
 https://vcportal.ventura.org/CEO/HR/MOA/docs/SEIU_MOA_2022-2025.pdf
 
Staff/Services Specialist II is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and is eligible for overtime compensation.