Contracts and Procurement Officer

About the Position

This incumbent is tasked with executing acquisitions in compliance with state laws and the policies of the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. Responsibilities may include reviewing and processing requisitions, making recommendations concerning purchases, preparing bid specifications and contracts, and maintaining files. This role involves the procurement of diverse materials, furniture, equipment, supplies, and services essential for the department's operations.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Level I: Three years of technical clerical work Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Level II: Three years of technical clerical work and two years of technical experience in contracting and/or procurement Or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting 30 semester hours for each year of the technical clerical work only
• Level III: Three years of technical clerical work and two years of technical experience in contracting and/or procurement and three years' experience as a purchasing agent or buyer, one of which was in the employ of a government entity Or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting 30 semester hours for each year of the technical clerical work only

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Current CPO Certification or able to obtain CPO Certification within the first two weeks of employment
• P-Card knowledge

Benefits

ODMHSAS is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents. Our benefits include:

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums
• A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care
• Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs
• 11 paid holidays
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match
• Longevity Bonus for years of service
• Training opportunities for CEU requirements

Pay

Annual Salary is LEVEL I $44,750, LEVEL II $51,250, LEVEL III $56,800

Schedule

Primary Working Hours are M-F; 8-5. FLSA Status: Non-Exempt. Application Period: 09/09/26-09/23/26. Full-time Vacancies: 2.

About Us

The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) is the state's safety net mental health and substance use treatment services system. The department's core mission is to provide prevention and treatment services for Oklahomans who are indigent and without a means to pay. To address those needs, ODMHSAS has multiple state-operated facilities across Oklahoma that target different populations.