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Job Description
CAREER DESCRIPTION
PROCUREMENT CONTRACT SPECIALIST
Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and the successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
This recruitment will establish an open eligible list that will be used to fill current and future Procurement Contract Specialist positions. The eligible list established may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.
DEADLINE TO APPLY
This recruitment will be open for a minimum of five (5) business days and will remain open until April 10, 2026, at 11:59 P.M. PST.
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The current vacancy is with the District Attorney's office. The Procurement Contract Specialist will be responsible for processing highly complex solicitations and contracts for various types of commodities and service contracts including those for professional services, human services, architect-engineer, and construction services. Within their role, the Procurement Contract Specialist must be able to interpret and follow applicable laws, statutes, and County policies for conducting solicitations, negotiating contracts, administering contracts, and obtaining the appropriate levels of approval from County Counsel, Risk Management, and the Orange County Board of Supervisors.
This role contributes to the County’s broader mission of ensuring transparent, ethical, and value-driven procurement practices. The Procurement Contract Specialist serves as a strategic partner to departments, helping deliver efficient, compliant, and customer-focused contracting solutions that advance the County’s operational goals.
Click here for more information about the Procurement Office.
Click here for more information about the District Attorney's office
Duties may include but not limited to:- Reviewing procurement requisitions/expediters for accuracy and determining Contract Type, Solicitation Method and payment method
- Analyzing technical and complex contract specifications and scopes of work and assisting department requesters with refinement of these documents
- Developing solicitation documents including Requests for Proposals (RFP), Invitation for Bids (IFB), and Statement of Qualifications (RFQ), and administering a paper or fully electronic solicitation process which includes but is not limited to, conducting pre-bid/pre-proposal conferences, reviewing IFB/RFP responses, facilitating RFP evaluation process, preparing bid recaps/scoresheets
- Negotiating contract terms with vendors, County Counsel and Risk Management.
- Working with County Counsel and Risk Management to obtain review and approve contract language and non-standard terms and conditions
- Reviewing, refining and approving Sole Source request forms
- Providing pertinent procurement information for ASR when Board approval is required
- Mediating disputes/performance issues with contractor and department
- Developing contract amendments
Technical Knowledge | Technical Skills- Knowledge of the procurement process, establishment of contracts, effective negotiation methods, and contract management and oversight.
- Determining the appropriate methods of solicitations and contract type based on the various customer/stakeholder needs.
- Conducting complex solicitations, negotiating contracts, contract administration, and obtaining the appropriate levels of approval.
- Understanding of ethics, principles, and practices of professional procurement and government contracting interpreting multiple policies and making appropriate recommendations in adherence to relevant procurement or contract policies.
- Providing training and guidance to entry level procurement/contracts staff.
- Leveraging procurement technologies, data, and reporting tools to support informed and timely decision-making.
- Demonstrating commitment to continuous improvement, process streamlining, and innovation aligned with County procurement standards.
Interpersonal Skills- Utilizing tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality in dealing with difficult and sensitive situations.
- Working effectively as part of a team to tackle and resolve issues; providing creative solutions to problems that achieve program and project objectives.
- Building effective, positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, County elected officials, and staff while fostering partnerships that promote Countywide procurement consistency, best practices, and the successful achievement of departmental goals.
- Adhering to high ethical standards in all interactions with relevant parties.
Analytical Skills | Problem Solving- Integrating new ideas and contemporary approaches into problem-solving, data gathering, analyzing, and applying information skillfully.
- Identifying, evaluating, and resolving issues as they arise, using decision-making abilities and technical expertise.
- Developing solutions, proposing solutions, achieving measurable results, and implementing best business practices.
- Researching complaints and addressing with vendors, agencies and/or internal customers diplomatically.
Verbal Communication | Written Communication- Demonstrating excellent written communication skills for gathering, evaluating, and preparing well-organized reports, correspondences, and other written documents using proper English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
- Demonstrating excellent oral communication skills to interact, communicate, and function under stressful situations.
- Utilizing various management information systems and automation tools to maintain and access information and electronic communications via desktop computer systems and computer networks.
- Communicating effectively with various levels of the organization, including staff, supervisors, and upper-level management.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
Possession of a California Class C Driver License is Required.
Deputized as a Deputy Purchasing Agent within twelve months of employment.
Certain assignments or departments may require a more extensive background investigation as a condition of employment. Candidates must successfully clear this process to the satisfaction of the hiring agency prior to their start date. All employment offers for these positions are contingent upon the successful completion of the required background investigation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Please click here to view the minimum qualifications as well as the physical, mental, environmental & working conditions for the classification. NOTE: Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Services (N.A.C.E.S.).
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified applicants. After the screening, qualified applicants will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment.
Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer)
Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those applicants that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.
Structured Oral Interview | SOI (Weighted 100%)
Applicants will be interviewed and rated by an oral interview panel of job knowledge experts. Each applicant's rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the applicant's qualifications for the job. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list.
Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedure listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.
Eligible List
Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.
Veterans Employment Preference Policy (VEPP)
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here (Download PDF reader) to review the policy.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
EMAIL NOTIFICATION
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.
NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.
Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com .
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions.
For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, contact Chisom Okafor at Chisom.Okafor@ceo.oc.gov or (714) 834-7312 .
EEO INFORMATION
Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Non-Management Benefits
In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays--we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS).
Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information
Click here for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees.
Closing Date/Time: 4/10/2026 11:59 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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County of Orange
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