Welcome to the Department of Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services (DMHSAS)

Join our Team at DMHSAS —helping people recover from mental illness and addiction, reuniting families, and improving communities.

Full time employees receive:

State Retirement with generous company match
11 Paid Holidays Each Year
15 Days of Annual Leave and 15 Days of Sick Leave the First Year
Subsidized Insurance Benefits – We help you pay for your benefits!

To learn more about the competitive and generous benefits provided to all full time employees click here.

To learn more about the vital services we provide to Oklahomans of all ages, please visit https://oklahoma.gov/odmhsas.html.

The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) is the State’s statutory authority responsible for prevention, treatment and recovery from mental illness, substance abuse and addictive disorders. In addition, ODMHSAS provides prevention services at the state and local levels, in partnership with area health providers, schools, law enforcement, veteran’s groups and other community stakeholders.  ODMHSAS manages the state’s behavioral health Medicaid services, and has rule-making responsibility for specific statutory certification processes (certifying approximately 3,300 treatment providers, organizations and individuals, throughout the state).

First Preference / Pre-Announcement: DMHSAS facilities must notify the above listed HR department by the opening date and time listed above if they have employees with a first preference request to return to work on a limited duty release.

Upon a conditional offer of employment, applicants for safety sensitive positions shall be required to submit to urinalysis to test for drugs. Appointment to a safety sensitive position shall be contingent upon a negative drug test result.

This Agency Requires Coverage 24 Hours, 7 Days Per Week. Work Hours and Location May Vary Depending on Business Necessity. Employees May Be Required to Work Weekends and Overtime.

Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.

Contracts Officer

Oklahoma City, OK

Full Time

Experienced

Contracts Officer

About the Position: Reporting to the Chief Procurement Officer and operating under supervision, the 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.

Job Type/Salary:

Application Period: 01/16/2026-01/30/2026
Full-time
Vacancies: 1
Annual Salary is LEVEL I $44,750 LEVEL II $51,250, LEVEL III $56,800;
Primary Working Hours are M-F; 8-5
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

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.

NOTE: Preference may be given to Certified Public Managers and Certified Procurement Officers.
Incumbents are required to obtain CPO certification within the first year of employment.

Benefit Highlights:
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

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

Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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