Property Disposal Specialist

General Job Information

Join a dynamic public agency proudly serving the over 700,000 residents of the District of Columbia. The DC Office of Contracting and Procurement (OCP) provides contracting services for client agencies and offices in the District. The mission of OCP is to partner with vendors and District agencies to purchase quality goods and services in a timely manner and at a reasonable cost, while ensuring that all purchasing actions are conducted fairly and impartially. OCP manages the acquisition of over $5.7 billion in goods, services, and construction annually on behalf of 78 District agencies. OCP is powered by a diverse team of innovative professionals committed to helping our client agencies reach their goals and accomplish their missions. In addition to contracting and procurement services, OCP's Surplus Property Division collects, manages, and reuses District-owned and federal surplus property.

OCP's most important resource is our people. We are committed to attracting the best and brightest talent and support them by creating an environment that allows them to do their best work.

The Office of Contracting & Procurement supports the District with acquisition support services and may support positions in the following functions:

The Strategic Logistics Center provides a wide range of mission-critical services to OCP divisions and the agency's customers. This division executes agency acquisitions, maintains facilities including risk management, and administers the OCP fleet management program. Further, this division manages the District's property disposal program, and in collaboration with OCP's Procurement Division, coordinates acquisition efforts during declared emergencies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

This level of Specialist is the senior level within the Property Disposal Specialist job progression series and is fully qualified to handle all aspects of property disposal for the District. The incumbent determines the most appropriate method of property disposal and executes the programs for assigned accounts. Incumbent is responsible for completion of more complex and specialized property disposal activities and performs the full range of account management activities for assigned agencies. This senior position takes a leadership role in conducting marketplace analyses required to develop and present strategies to senior management, regarding setting performance targets and objectives.

Developing the disposal plan for assigned agencies that will include, cost benefit analyses, terms and conditions, and other requirements for basic disposal or liquidation; developing end-to-end property acquisition and disposal strategy; reviewing all requests from assigned agencies for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with District and agency policies and procedures; determining the types of disposal processes to be used and preparing required justification.

Gathering, compiling, and tabulating requests; evaluating liquidation price quotes, and comparing to specifications; researching vendors and evaluating their ability to provide quality services; selecting or recommending the most advantageous proposal and drafting final contract requirements.

Conducting market place analyses to construct pricing arrangement, subcontracting policy, and similar considerations; preparing and maintaining current acquisition plans, milestone charts, and related schedules; using assigned systems and tools ( e.g, PASS) to input, track and report on work items.

Qualifications and Education:

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Materials Management, Purchasing, and three (3) to four (4) years of experience OR five (5) to seven (7) years of experience in procurement or related field is highly desirable. Applicant must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the CS-12 grade level. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of the position.

Licenses and Certifications:

None

Working Conditions/Environment:

The work is performed in an office setting.

Other Significant Facts:

Tour of Duty: Monday Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm

Promotion Potential: None

Collective Bargaining Unit: This position is NOT covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement

Servicing Agency: Office of Contracting and Procurement.

Duration of Appointment: Career Service

Pay Plan, Series and Grade: CS-1104-13

Position Designation:

This position has been deemed Security Sensitive under the guideline of the DC Personnel Manual. Incumbents of this position are subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC personnel regulations. Accordingly, incumbents must successfully pass a criminal background and consumer credit check as a condition of employment and will be subject to periodic criminal background checks for the duration of their tenure.

EEO Statement:

The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.