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Procurement Specialist I/II/III; Depending on Qualifications

City of Chesapeake -
Chesapeake, VA

Job Details

Full-time
$50,607 - $75,278 a year
12 days ago

Benefits

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

Customer service
Driver's License

Full Job Description

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position

Procurement Specialist I/II/III; Depending on Qualifications

Job Type

Full Time

Posting Type

Public

Number of Vacancies

Department

PURCHASING

Division

PURCHASING

Requisition Number

2026161

Number of hours worked per week

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday/8am-5pm;

Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties

Work Site Location

Chesapeake, VA

Position Driving Requirement

O - Occasional

Pay Grade

GE11

Pay Basis

Semi-Monthly

Advertised Salary

PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST I: $50,607-$75,278
PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST II: $55,854 to $83,083
PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST III: $61,647-$91,700

Starting salary commensurate with education and experience.

Job Description

The City of Chesapeake is seeking experienced professional Procurement Specialist candidates. This is a great opportunity for public procurement professionals to continue their career with a City that has an excellent reputation for service and stability. It is also a great opportunity to start a new career as a PS I! There is a career progression program in place that provides procurement specialists the opportunity to advance through the I, II and III level!

$2,000 sign-on bonus for new hires and hires from other City of Chesapeake departments. The City will compensate for experience in public procurement, especially at the local government level.

Click here to learn more about what it takes to work in Purchasing & Procurement for the City of Chesapeake.

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits.

Required Qualifications

Procurement Specialist Vocational/Educational Requirements:
PS1: Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in purchasing, marketing, business management, or a closely related field. A Master’s Degree in business administration, public administration, or related field can substitute for one year of related full-time experience.
PS2: Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in purchasing, marketing, business management, or a closely related field.
PS3: Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in purchasing, marketing, business management, or a closely related field.

Procurement Specialist Experience Requirements:
PS1: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this job class requires a minimum of one year of directly related, full-time equivalent experience or a minimum of three years of full-time experience in a position that requires the following professional skills: coordination of people, programs, tasks and/or money; written and verbal communication; customer service; attention to detail; and working in a team environment.
PS2: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of two years of related, full-time equivalent experience in formal complex solicitations such as Request for Proposals and Invitation for Bids.
PS3: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standards, this class requires a minimum of three years of related, full-time equivalent experience in formal complex solicitations to include Request for Proposals and Invitation for Bids.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: Requires a valid driver’s license and driving record in compliance with City Driving Standards.

PS3: Requires a NIGP-CPP, CPPO or CPPB certification within one (1) year of employment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties

Preferred Qualifications

PS1: None
PS2: CPPO, CPM, CPP, or CPPB certification desirable.
PS3: CPPO, CPM, CPP, or CPPB certification desirable.

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date

06/23/2026

Job Close Date

Open Continuous

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

$2000 Sign-On Bonus Available!

There is a career progression program in place that provides procurement specialists the opportunity to advance through the I, II and III level!

Please submit a cover letter and resume, in addition to completing the online application. Interested candidates should apply immediately.

ADA Checklist

Overall Physical Strength Demands

Overall Physical Strength Demands

S=Sedentary - Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or small weights frequently; sitting most of the time.

Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.

Standing

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Sitting

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Walking

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Lifting

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Lifting Amount

Exerting up to 10 lbs

Carrying

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Carrying Weight

Exerting up to 10 lbs

Pushing/Pulling

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Pushing/Pulling Weight

Exerting up to 10 lbs

Reaching

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Handling

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Fine Dexterity

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Kneeling

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Crouching

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Crawling

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Bending

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Twisting

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Climbing

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Balancing

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Vision

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Hearing

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Talking

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Foot Controls

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used

Computers, fax, copier, scanner and laptops.

Protective Equipment Required

Health and Safety

D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

Mechanical Hazards

N = Never

Chemical Hazards

N = Never

Electrical Hazards

N = Never

Fire Hazards

N = Never

Explosives

N = Never

Communicable Diseases

N = Never

Physical Danger or Abuse

N = Never

Other

If Other, Description

Environmental Factors

D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

Dirt and Dust

S = Seasonally

Extreme Temperatures

S = Seasonally

Noise and Vibration

N = Never

Fumes and Odors

N = Never

Wetness/Humidity

N = Never

Darkness or Poor Lighting

N = Never

Primary Work Location

Office Environment

Non-Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.

Time Pressures

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Emergency Situations

Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Frequent Change of Tasks

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously

Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Tedious or Exacting Work

Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Noisy/Distracting Environment

Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.

Other

If Other, Description

Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)

Administrator, Deputy Administrator, Supervisor and coworkers all work together as a team.

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