[NFBWATlk] Position Open: Contracts Specialist 2--Business Enterprise Program, DSB Lacey HeadquartersWashington

[Nightingale, Noel]

From: Cox, Kristina (DSB) <kristina.cox at dsb.wa.gov<mailto:kristina.cox at dsb.wa.gov>>
Sent: Monday, June 8, 2020 10:59 AM
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Cc: Cox, Kristina (DSB) <kristina.cox at dsb.wa.gov<mailto:kristina.cox at dsb.wa.gov>>
Subject: Position Open: Contracts Specialist 2--Business Enterprise Program, DSB Lacey Headquarters

Greetings!

There is a position available at Department of Services for the Blind (DSB) with the Business Enterprise Program (BEP) for a Contracts Specialist 2<https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/2785370/contracts-specialist-2> in the Lacey Headquarters Office. Please share with your communities and networks. Interested parties should apply online at Careers.wa.gov by following this link: Contracts Specialist 2<https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/2785370/contracts-specialist-2>.

The goal of the Washington State Department of Services for the Blind (DSB)<https://dsb.wa.gov/> is to assist in the stable employment and increased independence of Blind, Deaf Blind and Low Vision customers. DSB provides training, counseling, and support to help Washington residents of all ages, who are blind or visually impaired, pursue employment, education, and independent living. Our goal is "Inclusion, Independence, and Economic Vitality for People with Visual Disabilities."

As a Contracts Specialist 2<https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/2785370/contracts-specialist-2>, the primary focus of the position is to support the function of the Business Enterprise Program's (BEP) food service facilities and blind facility operator with technical expertise.  A part of this instrumental work would be assisting the blind operators in being profitable by giving evaluation and recommendations.

Moreover,  the Contracts Specialist 2<https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/2785370/contracts-specialist-2> is also responsible for supporting the administrative function of the BEP.  The work entails creating, administering, and monitoring of all vending contracts, federal vending permits, operating agreements, and be a subject matter expert with explaining RCWs, WACs and policies to other agency representatives, vending companies, and blind operators.

Qualifications

REQUIRED:
Bachelor's degree involving major study in public administration, business administration, business law, commerce, economics, mathematics, statistics, or closely allied field;
AND
Two (2) years of experience in negotiating, administering or terminating government contracts, contract property management, contract cost or price analysis, or contract compliance administration.

***Additional qualifying experience may be substituted, year for year, for the education.

NOTE:
*       A Master's degree in one of the above academic disciplines may be substituted for one (l) year of experience.
*       A law degree from an accredited college or university approved by the Washington State Bar Association may be substituted for the experience and education.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran's Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214, or other verification of military service. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as social security numbers.

Applicants claiming veteran's preference points must attach the documentation with each on-line application. If you do not provide appropriate documentation to qualify for these preference points, the points will not be awarded.

For additional information on Veteran's Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible, click here<http://www.careers.wa.gov/veteranspreferences.html>.

We thank you and are grateful for your service

The State of Washington celebrates our differences and we are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws.

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our organization.

Persons with a disability, who need assistance with their application or need this announcement in an alternative format, may call (360) 664-1960 or toll free (877) 664-1960. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.<http://www.washingtonrelay.com/>

Should you have any questions regarding this position or the online application, contact Angie Anderson at (360) 407-8446 or jobs at des.wa.gov<mailto:jobs at des.wa.gov>.

Thank you,

Kristina Cox
Executive Assistant and HR Consultant
Department of Services for the Blind
PO Box 40933
Olympia, WA  98504
(360) 725-3836



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