5114182 Henrico, Virginia, United States, 23228 Richmond, Virginia, United States Virginia Department of Health Administrative Services Procurement Trades and Operations Full-Time (Salaried) Closing at: Nov 6 2026 - 23:55 EST Virginia Department of Health Title: Buyer State Role Title: Admin and Office Spec III Hiring Range: $58,800.00 - $65,543.00 Pay Band: 3 Agency: Virginia Department of Health Location: HENRICO HQ Agency Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/ Recruitment Type: General Public - G Job Duties The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of Virginians. The VDH is made up of a statewide Central Office in Richmond and 35 local health districts. The Richmond & Henrico County Health Districts (RHHD) are on the forefront of Public Health and Population Health. Our mission is to protect health, champion equity, and partner to address local needs. We accomplish this by exposing and addressing the root causes of health disparities and protecting health through disease prevention and monitoring, providing clinical services, nutrition services, environmental health services, vital records, emergency planning, and building health equity by partnering with communities and working collaboratively across sectors. WE ARE PUBLIC HEALTH! The Buyer position works closely with Henrico’s Fiscal team, leadership, and staff to support operations through the procurement of goods and services. The role performs responsible purchasing and procurement work, including purchasing a variety of services, materials, supplies, products, and equipment and ensures all purchasing is completed in accordance with applicable laws, policies and procedures of Virginia Department of Health, and the Commonwealth in a timely and efficient manners. This role follows prescribed procedures to procure supplies, equipment and services for the agency, with limited purchasing authority, volume and variety. Secures market information regarding quality, performance, problems and pricing. Reviews requisitions and specifications to determine the appropriate method of procurement. Writes Quick Quotes, solicits bids, and evaluates and awards purchases as instructed. Monitors orders and expedites for delivery. Check mail and log all incoming checks daily for the assigned Health District. Serve as a backup to Fiscal Tech and manage daily deposits in their absence. May perform some general administrative tasks. The position is based in the Henrico Health District headquarters and will work primarily at 8600 Dixon Powers Drive. Typical work hours will be Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave. Minimum Qualifications Knowledge of procurement laws, policies and procedures Knowledge of automated procurement systems Working knowledge of and ability to apply standard accounting principles and guidelines Ability to interpret and apply established policies, guidelines and procedures Ability to prepare, maintain and reconcile financial reports and data Proficiency and experience with the use of basic computer operating systems to include Word, Excel, Power Point and Access Additional Considerations Knowledge/experience in procurement, accounting and/or business Knowledge of state and agency procurement requirements Special Instructions You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your applic…