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The Contracts and Procurement Manager oversees contracts, procurements, and grants for the Washington State Department of Agriculture, ensuring compliance with legal frameworks and optimizing procurement processes. This role involves strategic planning, supervision, and providing expert consultation to enhance agency efficiency and effectiveness in managing financial transactions.
Mga Pangunahing Responsibilidad
- Develop, prepare, review, and manage agency contracts, procurements, and grants.
- Provide expertise on contracts, solicitations, grants, and inter-agency agreements.
- Supervise a Procurement Specialist 2 and ensure consistent contract handling procedures.
- Coordinate and negotiate contract terms, ensuring clear and concise language and compliance with policies.
- Develop training programs for contract management and procurement staff.
- Maintain electronic and hard copy contract files and manage retention schedules.
Mga Kinakailangang Kasanayan
Mga Teknikal na Kasanayan
Mga Soft Skills
Mga Kwalipikasyon
Ideal na Kandidato
The ideal candidate is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in government contracts and procurement, possessing strong leadership skills to oversee teams effectively while demonstrating meticulous attention to detail and compliance with regulatory frameworks. They excel in communication and negotiation, ensuring clear articulation of procurement strategies and successful stakeholder engagement.
Paghahanda sa Panayam
Mga Tip sa Pag-apply
- Highlight your experience specifically in government contracts and procurement processes, emphasizing roles where you managed procurement cycles and ensured regulatory compliance.
- Quantify your achievements, such as reducing procurement timelines by X% or successfully securing grants totaling Y amount, to demonstrate tangible impact.
- Include keywords like 'government procurement', 'contract management software', 'interagency agreements', and 'grant administration' throughout your resume and cover letter to align with official job descriptions.
- Customize your resume to emphasize leadership roles, supervisory experience, and training development initiatives related to contract management and procurement best practices.
- In your cover letter, emphasize your understanding of government-specific procurement policies, your proactive approach to problem-solving, and how your background aligns with the mission and values of the agency.
Landas ng Karera
This position can lead to advanced roles such as Director of Procurement, Chief Procurement Officer, or even specialized roles in policy development within procurement frameworks. Additional opportunities may include moving into strategic sourcing initiatives or leading large-scale government projects.
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AGRIKULTURA - Pangunahing Batayan ng Ekonomiya ng Washington
Ang Kagawaran ng Agrikultura ng Estado ng Washington ay naglingkod sa estado nang higit sa 100 taon. Sa pamamagitan ng paglilingkod, regulasyon, at pakikipagtulungan, pinapanatili namin ang pagiging buhay at mahalaga ng agrikultura sa Washington State, habang pinoprotektahan namin ang mga mamimili, kalusugan publiko, at kapaligiran. Nagtatrabaho kami nang malawakan kasama ang mga magsasaka at manggagamot ng hayop, ngunit ang aming responsibilidad – mula sa pagtiyak ng kaligtasan ng pagkain hanggang sa proteksyon ng kapaligiran – nakaaapekto sa buhay ng milyun-milyong tao dito sa lugar, sa bansa, at pati na rin sa ibang bansa.
Ang ahensya ay may humigit-kumulang 780 empleyado at lumalaki hanggang sa 1,000 empleyado sa panahon ng peak season. Upang matuto pa at makita ang karagdagang mga posisyon, mangyaring bisitahin ang aming Pahina ng Pagtatrabaho.
Ang Programa ng Pamamahala ng Kontrata ay namumuno sa mga kontrata at programa ng pagbili para sa ahensya. Nagbibigay ito ng payo sa mga sangay tungkol sa pinakamahusay na pamamaraan at kinakailangang pagsasanay. Bukod pa rito, ang timbang ng kontrata ay nagkoordina ng malalaking pagbili, polisiya ng kontrata, at pagrereview ng kasunduan.
Ang PagkakataonAng Tagapangasiwa ng Kontrata at Pagkuha ay tumutukoy sa pagbuo, paghahanda, pagsusuri, at pamamahala ng mga kontrata ng ahensya, pagkuha, at tulong pinansyal; nagpapakita ng malalim na kaalaman sa mga proseso ng kontrata at pagkuha sa estado at departamento; nangangailangan ng mahusay na independiyenteng paghuhukom; may responsibilidad para sa pagbuo ng mga kontrata ng departamento at paggawa ng pagkuha ayon sa lahat ng applicable na batas, patakaran, at polisiya na ipinromulga ng Kagawaran ng Agrikultura, Kagawaran ng Serbisyo sa Negosyo, pamahalaang pederal, at iba pang awtoridad regulasyon.
Ang posisyong ito ay direktang nasa ilalim ng Administrative Services Regulatory Services Manager, na siyang direktang nasa ilalim ng Deputy Director ng ahensya.
Mahalagang Paalala:
Ang base pay na iniaalok ay isasaalang-alang ang internal equity at maaaring mag-iba batay sa kaalaman, kasanayan, at karanasan ng paboritong kandidato. Ang karaniwang simulaing sweldo para sa posisyong ito ay: $71,004 - $130,320 taon-taon.
Duties
Mga Tungkulin
- Ilang mga responsibilidad sa loob ng tungkuling ito:
- Magbigay ng ekspertisya at tulong kung kinakailangan para sa mga bagong at umiiral na kontrata, panukalang-bili, grant at sub-grant agreements, protesta, pagtatapos, at Inter-agency Agreements. Gawin ang malalim na pagsusuri sa panukalang-bili at paghahanda ng mga procurement ng ahensya. Aprobaran at ilabas ang malalaking competitive procurement documents.
- Magsupervise ng isang Procurement Specialist 2 at tiyakin ang konsistensiya ng ahensya sa paraan ng paghawak ng kontrata at pagbili. Ang posisyong ito ay responsable sa pagmonitor ng workload, pagtatakda ng mga prioridad, pag-alok ng mga resources, at pag-aayos kung kinakailangan. Ang incumbent ay magresolba ng mga isyu at sagutin ang mga tanong, magsagawa ng interviews at irekomenda ang pagpili ng mga aplikante, turuan ang mga bagong empleyado, tumugon sa mga leave requests, gawin ang annual performance evaluations at irekomenda ang disciplinary actions kung kinakailangan.
- Magdirekta ng koordinasyon, negosasyon, paghahanda, at pagsusuri ng mga bagong at umiiral na kontrata, grant, at procurement documents. Tiyakin ang malinaw at maikli na kontraktwal na wika, tiyak na business outcomes at deliverables, at tiyaking lahat ng kinakailangang termino at kondisyon ay isinama.
- Magtatag at panatilihin ang mga working relationship at magsilbing ahensya liaison sa OSP, AAG, SAO, PRT, OMWBE, at DES tungkol sa pagbili, grant, at kontraktwal na isyu. Maging representante ng WSDA sa DES groups kabilang ang TAG, PCAG, WACS, ECMS, at WEBS user groups.
- Magdisenyo ng mga proseso para sa ahensya para sa mga angkop na hakbang sa paggamit ng procurement methodologies para sa competitive bids, sole source acquisitions, Request for Proposals o Bids, o direct negotiations.
- Tukuyin at pagsiguro ng patuloy na implementasyon ng best practices at continuous process improvement.
- Magtrabaho kasama ang mga stakeholders ng ahensya upang magdisenyo ng training na nakatuon sa pangangailangan ng personnel na sangkot sa kontraktwal, pagbili, at grants management. Magdisenyo ng training para matulungan ang contract managers at accounts payable staff na mas mahusay na pamahalaan at monitor ang kanilang mga kontrata.
- Magtatag at magpatupad ng mga proseso na sumusuporta sa epektibong paggamit ng procurement at contract staff upang mapabuti ang performance at makamit ang business goals. Kasama rito ang customer service plans, performance measures, at work plans para sa pagpapatupad ng business changes dahil sa nagbabagong regulasyon o pangangailangan ng negosyo.
Qualifications
Kwalipikasyon
Sino ang dapat mag-apply?
Mga propesyonal na may:
Hindi bababa sa limang (5) taong karanasan sa pag-negosyo, pag-administra o pagtapos ng mga kontrata ng gobyerno, pagsusuri ng halaga ng kontrata o pagpapatupad ng regulasyon nito.
Malalim na kaalaman sa iba't ibang ahensya at batas pang-prokramasyon kasama ang mga teknik sa pagkontrata at pamamahala ng gobyerno; mga paraan ng pananaliksik at pagsusuri ng merkado; epektibong komunikasyon sa oral at pagsulat; kasanayan sa teknikal na pagsulat; pagbuo at pag-administra ng kontrata.
Kakayahang magplano, mag-organisa, at mag-supervise ng trabaho ng iba; lutasin ang mga komplikadong problema, panatilihin ang mga rekord, kontrol, at ulat. Magtatag at mapapanatili ang epektibong ugnayan sa mga supplier, customer, kasamahang empleyado, stakeholders, at publiko; mabilis na umangkop sa pagbabago ng merkado o pangangailangan ng customer; magtrabaho nang epektibo gamit ang automated at web-based procurement systems; bumuo at pamunuan ang mga komite ng user para tumulong sa pagbuo ng kontrata o paglutas ng alitan; ihanda at unawain ang kumplikadong mga patakaran at pamantayan sa pagbibigay ng kontrata; pangasiwaan ang pagsusuri ng mga bid o proposal mula sa supplier, ihanda, panatilihin, at unawain ang mga ulat at istatistika tungkol sa procurement at kontrata.
Kwalipikasyon na Gustong Makita:
Bachelor's degree na may malaking pag-aaral sa business administration, public administration, o kaugnay na larangan.
Limang (5) taon ng serbisyo sa estado bilang manager o supervisor na nagbibigay-konsultasyon sa staff ng ahensya tungkol sa mga isyu sa kontrata, pagbili, at grants; pagbuo at pagpapatupad ng kompetitibong procurement para sa mga kagamitan at serbisyo ayon sa RCW 43.19, RCW 43.105, at RCW 39.29; karanasan sa kontrata na kasama ang paglikha ng orihinal na patakaran ng kontrata at malinaw na mga pahayag ng trabaho; pag-repaso o pagbabago ng mga polisiya ng administrasyon tungkol sa pagbili, kontrata, at grants; pagbuo ng ulat at pagmumungkahi ng solusyon para sa mga komplikadong problema para sa staff na may ranggo.
Kakayahang tumpak, epektibo, at maaga na suriin at unawain ang datos tungkol sa pamamahala ng assets, inventory, pagbili, kontrata, at grants; kakayahan na bumuo at magdaos ng pagsasanay; pag-evaluate ng kontento ng pagbili at kontrata para sa sapat na kalidad; lutasin ang mga komplikadong problema; makipag-ugnayan sa iba't ibang tao at grupo at gumawa ng maingat na desisyon sa loob ng responsibilidad.
Patunay na karanasan sa komunikasyon sa malawak na saklaw ng personnel, management, stakeholders, at customer. Palaging ipakita ang mga halagang integridad, paggalang, positibong pananaw sa trabaho, at teamwork.
Espesyal na Pangangailangan/Kondisyon ng Pagtatrabaho
- Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) o Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) o katumbas na sertipikasyon ay nais.
Supplemental Information
Employee Benefits
- A healthy work/life balance, which may include flexible work schedules, and teleworking.
- WSDA provides an excellent benefits package beyond traditional benefits. State employment offers Dependent Care Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Deferred Compensation, Employee Recognition Leave; click here for more information.
- 12 paid Holidays & Vacation and Leave Accruals.
- All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required will be provided by the agency.
How to apply
You must complete your careers.wa.gov profile and answer the supplemental questions. In addition to completing the online application, and supplemental questions applicants must attach the following documents to their profile to be considered for this position:
· A resume detailing experience and education
· A cover letter describing how you meet the specific qualifications for this position
· Three professional references
By submitting these materials, you are indicating that all information is true and correct. The state may verify information. Any untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool or dismissal if employed.
If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or email support@neogov.com.
The initial screening will be solely based on the contents and completeness of your application and the materials submitted. All information may be verified, and documentation may be required. Applications received via e-mail will not be accepted in lieu of applying through the state's on-line recruitment system.
WSDA uses a I-9 form (Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader) to determine Employment Eligibility and Verification, once hired. This document is the authorization of an individual’s ability to be hired for employment within the United States. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.
Equity at WSDA
The Department of Agriculture recognizes, appreciates, supports, embraces, and respects all cultural identities and backgrounds while we collaborate in authentic ways. We hire amazing people that share in the commitment to our Pro-Equity Anti-Racist (PEAR) strategic plan, our Healthy Environment for All (HEAL) Act implementation plan, and our unique needs and desires for belonging, respect, and inclusion. We value the growth and development of our team members by providing equitable access to resources and opportunities for continuous learning, improvement, and advancement.
We strive to hire, cultivate, and retain a productive and dedicated workforce that reflects the communities we serve while we are committed to a workplace that celebrates our differences and supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, marital status, families with children (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as an individual with the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with disabilities or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Contact Us
Should you have any questions regarding this position or the online application, contact the Human Resource Office at Recruitment@agr.wa.gov.
Prior to a new appointment into the Department of Agriculture, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
The Human Resources Division may use referrals from this recruitment to help fill future similar vacancies for up to six months.
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. For additional information on Veteran's Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible, click here.
Persons with a disability, who need assistance with their application or need this announcement in an alternative format, may call 664-1960 or toll free (877) 664-1960. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.
For more information about the Washington State Department of Agriculture, visit us at www.agr.wa.gov.
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Position Overview
The Contracts and Procurement Manager oversees contracts, procurements, and grants for the Washington State Department of Agriculture, ensuring compliance with legal frameworks and optimizing procurement processes. This role involves strategic planning, supervision, and providing expert consultation to enhance agency efficiency and effectiveness in managing financial transactions.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, prepare, review, and manage agency contracts, procurements, and grants.
- Provide expertise on contracts, solicitations, grants, and inter-agency agreements.
- Supervise a Procurement Specialist 2 and ensure consistent contract handling procedures.
- Coordinate and negotiate contract terms, ensuring clear and concise language and compliance with policies.
- Develop training programs for contract management and procurement staff.
- Maintain electronic and hard copy contract files and manage retention schedules.
Required Skills
Technical Skills
Soft Skills
Qualifications
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in government contracts and procurement, possessing strong leadership skills to oversee teams effectively while demonstrating meticulous attention to detail and compliance with regulatory frameworks. They excel in communication and negotiation, ensuring clear articulation of procurement strategies and successful stakeholder engagement.
Interview Preparation
Application Tips
- Highlight your experience specifically in government contracts and procurement processes, emphasizing roles where you managed procurement cycles and ensured regulatory compliance.
- Quantify your achievements, such as reducing procurement timelines by X% or successfully securing grants totaling Y amount, to demonstrate tangible impact.
- Include keywords like 'government procurement', 'contract management software', 'interagency agreements', and 'grant administration' throughout your resume and cover letter to align with official job descriptions.
- Customize your resume to emphasize leadership roles, supervisory experience, and training development initiatives related to contract management and procurement best practices.
- In your cover letter, emphasize your understanding of government-specific procurement policies, your proactive approach to problem-solving, and how your background aligns with the mission and values of the agency.
Career Path
This position can lead to advanced roles such as Director of Procurement, Chief Procurement Officer, or even specialized roles in policy development within procurement frameworks. Additional opportunities may include moving into strategic sourcing initiatives or leading large-scale government projects.
Original Job Description
Description
AGRICULTURE - A Cornerstone of Washington's Economy
The Washington State Department of Agriculture has been serving the state for more than 100 years. Through service, regulation, and advocacy, we keep agriculture viable and vital in Washington State, while protecting consumers, public health, and the environment. We work extensively with farmers and ranchers, but our responsibilities – from ensuring food safety to environmental protection – touch the lives of millions of people locally, nationally, and abroad.
The agency includes 780 employees approximately and grows close to 1,000 employees at the peak of seasonal work. To learn more and view additional openings, please visit our Employment Page.
The Contracts Management Program oversees contracts and purchasing programs for the agency. It provides consultation to divisions on best practices and required training. Additionally, the contracts team coordinates major procurements, contracts policy, and reviews agreements.
The OpportunityThe Contracts and Procurement Manager develops, prepares, reviews, and/or manages agency contracts, procurements and grants; demonstrates expert level knowledge of statewide and department contracting and procurement processes; consistently applies effective independent judgement; has responsibility for developing department contracts and conducting procurement in accordance with all applicable laws, rules, and policies as promulgated by the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Enterprise Services, federal and other regulatory authorities.
This position reports to the Administrative Services Regulatory Services Manager, who in turn reports to the agency Deputy Director.
Important Notes:
The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the preferred candidate's job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The typical starting salary for this position is: $71,004 - $130,320 annually.
Duties
Some of the various responsibilities within this role:
- Provide expertise and assistance as needed for new and existing contracts, solicitations, grant and sub-grant agreements, protest, terminations and Inter-agency Agreements. Provide extensive analysis in the solicitation and preparation of agency procurements. Approve and release large-scale competitive procurement documents.
- Supervise one Procurement Specialist 2 and ensure the agency is consistent in the way contracts and purchases are handled. This position is responsible to monitor workload, set priorities, allot resources, and adjust as appropriate. The incumbent will resolve issues and answer questions, interview and recommend selection of applicants, train new employees, act on leave requests, conduct annual performance evaluations and recommend disciplinary actions when necessary.
- Direct the coordination, negotiation, preparation and review of new and existing contract, grant and procurement documents. Ensure contract language is clear and concise, business outcomes and deliverables are specified and that all required terms and conditions have been incorporated.
- Develop and maintain a document library that includes standardized templates and boilerplates to ensure consistency and provide requisite controls consistent with policy. Manage the contract files retention schedule and record disposition. Design, publish and control a set of self-help tools and forms used in the procurement and contracting processes. Develop and oversee the agency's centralized contract files both in electronic (Enterprise Contracts Management System, ECMS) and hard copy form. Oversee Scan and Toss project for program to ensure records are retained as required, but not for a longer period than necessary.
- Establish and maintain working relationships and act as the agency liaison with OSP, AAG, SAO, PRT, OMWBE, and DES pertaining to purchasing, grant and contracting issues. Act as WSDA representative in DES groups including TAG, PCAG, WACS, ECMS and WEBS user groups.
- Develop agency processes for appropriate courses of action in procurement methodologies for competitive bids, sole source acquisitions, Request for Proposals or Bids, or direct negotiations.
- Identify and facilitate the continued implementation of best practices and continuous process improvement.
- Work with agency stakeholders to develop training focused around the needs of the personnel involved in contracting, purchasing, and grants management. Develop training to help contract managers and accounts payable staff better manage and monitor their contracts.
- Establish and implement a set of processes supporting the effective utilization of procurement and contract staff to improve performance and achieve business goals. This includes customer service plans, performance measures, and work plans to implement business changes due to changing regulations or business needs.
Qualifications
Who should apply?
Professionals with:
A minimum of five (5) years of experience in negotiating, administering or terminating government contracts, contract cost or price analysis, or contract compliance administration.
Working knowledge of the various authorizing agencies and the procurement statutes and rules associated with them, government contracting and procurement techniques, research and market analysis techniques; effective methods of oral and written communication; technical writing skills; contract development and administration.
Ability to plan, organize and supervise the work of others; resolve complex problems, maintain records, controls and reports. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with suppliers, customers, fellow employees, stakeholders and the public; adapt rapidly to changing market conditions and/or customer needs; work effectively with automated and web-based procurement systems; develop and lead user committees that aid in development of contract specifications or contract dispute resolution; prepare and interpret complex specifications and award criteria; oversee analysis of bids or proposals submitted by suppliers, prepare, maintain and interpret procurement and contract statistics and management reports.
Expert-level proficiency in this position is determined by the ability to independently provide consultation with minimal supervision, including prioritizing and handling all issues within assigned area of responsibility.
Preferred/Desired Qualifications:
A Bachelor's degree involving major study in, business administration, public administration, or closely allied field.
Five (5) years in state service as a manager or supervisor consulting to agency staff on issues relating to contracting, purchasing and grants; developing and executing competitive procurements for goods and services per RCW 43.19, RCW 43.105, and RCW 39.29; contract experience to include development of original contract language and concise statements of work; reviewing/revising administrative polices relating to purchasing, contracting and grants; developing reports and recommending solutions to complex problems for executive level staff.
Ability to accurately, effectively, and timely analyze and interpret data related to asset management, inventory, purchasing, contracts and grants; competently develop and conduct training; evaluate content of purchasing and contracts for sufficiency; solve complex problems; work with individuals and groups and make sound decisions within the scope of responsibilities.
Proven experience communicating across a broad spectrum of personnel, management, stakeholders and customers. Consistently demonstrate the values of integrity, respect, a positive work attitude, and teamwork.
Special Requirements/Conditions of Employment
- Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) or Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) or equivalent certification is desirable.
Supplemental Information
Employee Benefits
- A healthy work/life balance, which may include flexible work schedules, and teleworking.
- WSDA provides an excellent benefits package beyond traditional benefits. State employment offers Dependent Care Assistance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Tuition Waiver, Deferred Compensation, Employee Recognition Leave; click here for more information.
- 12 paid Holidays & Vacation and Leave Accruals.
- All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required will be provided by the agency.
How to apply
You must complete your careers.wa.gov profile and answer the supplemental questions. In addition to completing the online application, and supplemental questions applicants must attach the following documents to their profile to be considered for this position:
· A resume detailing experience and education
· A cover letter describing how you meet the specific qualifications for this position
· Three professional references
By submitting these materials, you are indicating that all information is true and correct. The state may verify information. Any untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool or dismissal if employed.
If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing, or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or email support@neogov.com.
The initial screening will be solely based on the contents and completeness of your application and the materials submitted. All information may be verified, and documentation may be required. Applications received via e-mail will not be accepted in lieu of applying through the state's on-line recruitment system.
WSDA uses a I-9 form (Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader) to determine Employment Eligibility and Verification, once hired. This document is the authorization of an individual’s ability to be hired for employment within the United States. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.
Equity at WSDA
The Department of Agriculture recognizes, appreciates, supports, embraces, and respects all cultural identities and backgrounds while we collaborate in authentic ways. We hire amazing people that share in the commitment to our Pro-Equity Anti-Racist (PEAR) strategic plan, our Healthy Environment for All (HEAL) Act implementation plan, and our unique needs and desires for belonging, respect, and inclusion. We value the growth and development of our team members by providing equitable access to resources and opportunities for continuous learning, improvement, and advancement.
We strive to hire, cultivate, and retain a productive and dedicated workforce that reflects the communities we serve while we are committed to a workplace that celebrates our differences and supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, marital status, families with children (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as an individual with the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with disabilities or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Contact Us
Should you have any questions regarding this position or the online application, contact the Human Resource Office at Recruitment@agr.wa.gov.
Prior to a new appointment into the Department of Agriculture, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
The Human Resources Division may use referrals from this recruitment to help fill future similar vacancies for up to six months.
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. For additional information on Veteran's Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible, click here.
Persons with a disability, who need assistance with their application or need this announcement in an alternative format, may call 664-1960 or toll free (877) 664-1960. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.
For more information about the Washington State Department of Agriculture, visit us at www.agr.wa.gov.