DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
WE ARE LOOKING FOR RESULTS-ORIENTED, DRIVEN INDIVIDUALS WITH A THIRST FOR
PROBLEM SOLVING.
AT ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (ADEQ) OUR MISSION IS TO PROTECT
AND ENHANCE PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT IN ARIZONA. THROUGH CONSISTENT,
SCIENCE-BASED ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATION; AND CLEAR, EQUITABLE ENGAGEMENT AND
COMMUNICATION; WITH INTEGRITY, RESPECT AND THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF
EFFECTIVENESS AND EFFICIENCY. BECAUSE ARIZONANS TREASURE THE UNIQUE ENVIRONMENT
OF OUR STATE AND ITS ESSENTIAL ROLE IN SUSTAINING WELL-BEING AND ECONOMIC
VITALITY, TODAY AND FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.
WE ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR EMPLOYEES WHO ARE COMMITTED TO OUR AGENCY,
PASSIONATE TO EXCEL IN THEIR CAREER AND ENGAGED IN OUR MISSION. ONLY THIS
CALIBER OF EMPLOYEE WILL BE SUCCESSFUL IN DRIVING OUR AGENCY TOWARDS
ACCOMPLISHING OUR MISSION
SENIOR PROCUREMENT SPECIALIST
Job Location:
ADDRESS: 1110 W. WASHINGTON STREET, PHOENIX, AZ 85007
MISSION PARTNERS DIVISION
Posting Details:
SALARY: $80K-$81K
GRADE: 22
CLOSING DATE: OPEN UNTIL CLOSED
Job Summary:
The Senior Procurement Specialist manages high-volume Task Order administration,
formal solicitations, and vendor contracts for environmental programs in
compliance with the Arizona Procurement Code. Serving as a key technical
resource across ADEQ program departments, this role leads advance planning,
evaluates vendor proposals and Scopes of Work (SOWs), conducts monthly budget
reviews, and oversees contract renewals. Additionally, the Senior Procurement
Specialist develops and awards complex solicitations, monitors supplier
performance, and applies Lean principles (Arizona Management System) to optimize
agency-wide procurement workflows.
This position is available for remote work on a full-time basis within Arizona
(including virtual office arrangements).
The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees
flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and
commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program
and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling
spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona
unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.
Job Duties:
Task Order Management & Review: Review, process, and issue high-volume Task
Order submittals across existing agency and statewide contracts. Review vendor
proposals, task cost estimates, and Scopes/Statements of Work (SOWs) for
accuracy, compliance, and alignment with program technical requirements.
Agency Technical Support & Contract Renewals: Act as a primary resource for
staff, providing technical support to all divisions within the agency in
relation to procurement and contractual issues. Work directly with program leads
on advance procurement planning, contract tracking, amendments, and executing
timely contract renewals.
Solicitation & Formal Sourcing Execution: Develop, write, issue, evaluate, and
award complex formal/informal solicitations (Request for Proposal [RFPs],
Invitation for Bid [IFBs]—approx. 12 annually) for specialized environmental and
agency needs. Facilitate evaluation committees, review submittals, conduct
cost/price analyses, hold discussion meetings, negotiate terms, and execute
awards.
Budget Oversight, Financial Tracking & Reporting: Attend and participate in
monthly program budget meetings to review expenditures, forecast future contract
needs, track task order encumbrances, and ensure compliance with fiscal
constraints and funding source requirements. Develop and maintain Key
Performance Indicators (KPIs) and procurement management reports for leadership.
Vendor Sourcing & Contract Administration: Monitor ongoing contractor
performance, resolve vendor disputes or performance issues, conduct post-award
meetings, and ensure contractor compliance with ADEQ policies and contract
terms.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
KNOWLEDGE
Federal and State laws, statutes, rules, and regulations governing state
public procurement (specifically the Arizona Procurement Code and Federal
Grant/Funding regulations).
Solicitation techniques and methods of conducting market research,
benchmarking, and vendor sourcing.
Task order issuance workflows, contract structuring, and business law
principles.
Agency-specific environmental program needs, standard environmental services,
and market commodities.
Lean concepts, tools, and the Arizona Management System (AMS) for continuous
process improvement.
State eProcurement systems (e.g., APP/AZ360) and standard business software
suites (G-Suite/Microsoft Office).
SKILLS
High-volume task order evaluation, proposal review, and statement of work
(SOW) analysis.
Contract negotiation, dispute resolution, evaluation committee facilitation,
and stakeholder coordination.
Writing clear, legally sound solicitation documents, task order scopes, and
contract amendments.
Project management, organization, time management, and managing high-volume
deliverables simultaneously.
Data analytics, financial tracking, KPI reporting, and problem-solving.
Effective public speaking, verbal and written communication with internal
stakeholders, agency executives, and external vendors.
ABILITIES
Act as a resource and provide procedural and contractual support to agency
staff and divisions on procurement issues.
Interpret, synthesize, and apply complex legal statutes, rules, and
administrative codes to diverse procurement transactions.
Exercise sound judgment, maintain strict confidentiality, and uphold high
ethical standards in all procurement actions.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships across agency
divisions, external vendors, and State Procurement Office (SPO) officials.
Adapt quickly to changing priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced
team environment under minimal supervision.
Selective Preference(s):
Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) or Certified Professional Public
Buyer (CPPB) certification required.
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business
Administration, Public Administration, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing,
Finance, Accounting, or a closely related field. Experience: 3+ years of
professional public sector procurement experience negotiating contracts,
issuing formal solicitations, and managing high-volume task order
administration.
Certification or formal training in Lean Six Sigma / Arizona Management
System (AMS) tools.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential
function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements
apply: Driver’s License Requirements.
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All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete
the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Benefits:
Among the many benefits of a career with the State of Arizona, there are:
· 10 paid holidays per year
· Accrual of sick and annual leave beginning at 12 and 13 days per year
respectively for full-time employees
· Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or
newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
· A top-ranked retirement program with lifetime pension benefits
· A robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life,
short-term and long-term disability
· An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program
· We promote the importance of work/life balance by offering workplace
flexibility
· We offer a variety of learning and career development opportunities
By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule,
employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and
are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee
entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its
discretion.
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here
[https://hr.az.gov/about/resources/family-leave-expansion]. For a complete list
of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
[https://benefitoptions.az.gov/jobseekers]
Retirement:
ASRS Lifetime Benefits
Contact Us:
Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign
language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting HPO@azdeq.gov
[HPO@azdeq.gov].
Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the
accommodation. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable
Accommodation Employer.