Chief, Contracts and Procurement Section
Sacramento, California
Employer: State Of California
Industry:
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
This position is located in the city of Sacramento .
Under the direction of the Assistant Deputy Director, Administrative Services Division, the Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) provides statewide leadership, oversight, and coordination of the complex and technical contracting and procurement program. The SSM II provides consultation to the Executive and program management on policy and technical matters to resolve complex administrative issues related to contracts, grants, and procurement. The SSM II is also responsible for assisting programs with developing streamlined systems and processes statewide to support contracting and procurement of consumer-related acquisitions to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
The SSM II oversees the development and processing of over 2,000 administrative and program-related contracts, grants and amendments (with the dollar value in excess of $100,000,000), and approximately 145,000 departmental administrative and program purchases for approximately 2,000 employees (with a dollar value of $155,000,000) annually. Acts as the Purchasing Authority Contact for the Department's delegated purchasing authority. The SSM II is responsible for 2 Staff Services Manager I, 9 analysts, and 1 office support staff.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
Telework:
Under Government Code 14200, this position is a hybrid, in-office/telework position, and may be subject to change. Incumbent must live and work in California. Incumbent can be required to report to the office, or any designated location at any time. Telework agreements can be modified and/or cancelled at any time.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Position Details Job Code #:
JC-451667
Position #(s):
813-062-4801-001
Working Title:
Chief, Contracts and Procurement Section
Classification:
STAFF SERVICES MANAGER II (SUPERVISORY) $7,643.00 - $9,496.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
If you are interested in becoming a part of a diverse and inclusive workforce where talent, experience, and expertise are valued, the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) invites you to apply for this employment opportunity.
DOR administers the largest vocational rehabilitation program in the country. We have a three-pronged mission to provide services and advocacy that assist people with disabilities to live independently, become employed and have equality in the communities in which they live and work. DOR provides consultation, counseling, and vocational rehabilitation, and works with community partners to assist the consumers we serve.
DOR is committed to recruiting and retaining a talented and skilled workforce that reflects the diversity of communities that exist in California and values fairness and inclusion. Diversity encompasses characteristics including, but not limited to, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, language, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, veteran status, criminal history, and family structures.
Our work at DOR is guided by the following core values:
VISION STATEMENT:
Employment, independence, and equality for all Californians with disabilities.
MISSION STATEMENT:
DOR works in partnership with consumers and other stakeholders to provide services and advocacy resulting in employment, independent living, and equality for individuals with disabilities.
People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Please visit our website to learn more about DOR and our mission.
Department Website: http://www.dor.ca.gov
Special Requirements
If mailing in an application, include JC#451667 on your State Application (STD678) in the "Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for which you are applying" section found under the "Questions" tab of your CalCareer application template . Applicants who do not submit the required information may not be considered for this job.
Employment Application (STD.678):
It is a requirement to submit work experience, dates, and hours worked, contact names and phone numbers of supervisors on the state application in order of current and old work experience. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD.678 may not be considered.
SOQ Instructions:
SOQ is required. Please respond to the following questions. Your responses must be no more than three pages in length, using Arial 12-point font. Address each question separately, indicating the corresponding number, and include specific examples from your experience.
Describe a situation where you implemented a significant innovation in government contracting or procurement processes. How did you approach the planning and execution of this change? How did you ensure it aligned with your organization's goals while enhancing customer service for both internal and external stakeholders?
The Department of Rehabilitation's mission to empower individuals with disabilities is central to our work. Provide an example of how you've previously aligned complex administrative processes, such as contracting and procurement, with an organization's mission. How did you motivate your team to remain mission-driven in their day-to-day tasks, especially when dealing with challenging regulatory requirements?
In the evolving landscape of government contracting and procurement, innovative thinking is essential. Describe a time when you had to think "outside the box" to solve a persistent problem or significantly improve efficiency in your department's contracting or procurement operations. What was the outcome, and how did you measure its success? How did this innovation impact your department's ability to serve its customers and fulfill its mission?
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 10/10/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Rehabilitation
N/A
Attn: Personnel - PAS#240585, JC-451667 - Unit 062
721 Capitol Mall
Sacramento , CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Rehabilitation
N/A
Personnel - PAS#240585, JC-451667 - Unit 062
721 Capitol Mall
Sacramento , CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
The ideal candidate will be:
An Innovative, Outside-the-Box Thinker: You will lead the charge in revolutionizing our contracting and procurement processes. We're looking for someone who can envision creative solutions to long-standing challenges, implement cutting-edge technologies, and develop streamlined systems that set new standards in government operations. Customer Service Driven: Your focus will be on enhancing the experience of both internal and external stakeholders. You'll spearhead initiatives to make our processes more user-friendly, responsive, and efficient, always keeping the end-user in mind. Your goal will be to transform the Contracts and Procurement Section into a model of customer-centric government service. Mission-Driven: You are passionate about the Department of Rehabilitation's mission to empower individuals with disabilities. Every decision you make and every process you improve will be guided by how it ultimately serves our mission and the people we support.
Key Responsibilities:
The right candidate for this position is not just an expert in California State government contracting and procurement operations, but a visionary leader who can transform these operations to better serve our mission. You are an energetic, dedicated, and innovative professional who can inspire your team and stakeholders with excellent customer service, integrity, responsiveness, reliability, and respect.
Join us in revolutionizing how government contracting and procurement can work to better serve Californians with disabilities.
Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.dor.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Rowena Okada
(916) 322-9490
Rowena.Okada@dor.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Office of Civil Rights
(916) 558-5850
Civil.Rights@dor.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
Under the direction of the Assistant Deputy Director, Administrative Services Division, the Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) provides statewide leadership, oversight, and coordination of the complex and technical contracting and procurement program. The SSM II provides consultation to the Executive and program management on policy and technical matters to resolve complex administrative issues related to contracts, grants, and procurement. The SSM II is also responsible for assisting programs with developing streamlined systems and processes statewide to support contracting and procurement of consumer-related acquisitions to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
The SSM II oversees the development and processing of over 2,000 administrative and program-related contracts, grants and amendments (with the dollar value in excess of $100,000,000), and approximately 145,000 departmental administrative and program purchases for approximately 2,000 employees (with a dollar value of $155,000,000) annually. Acts as the Purchasing Authority Contact for the Department's delegated purchasing authority. The SSM II is responsible for 2 Staff Services Manager I, 9 analysts, and 1 office support staff.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
Telework:
Under Government Code 14200, this position is a hybrid, in-office/telework position, and may be subject to change. Incumbent must live and work in California. Incumbent can be required to report to the office, or any designated location at any time. Telework agreements can be modified and/or cancelled at any time.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- STAFF SERVICES MANAGER II (SUPERVISORY)
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details Job Code #:
JC-451667
Position #(s):
813-062-4801-001
Working Title:
Chief, Contracts and Procurement Section
Classification:
STAFF SERVICES MANAGER II (SUPERVISORY) $7,643.00 - $9,496.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
If you are interested in becoming a part of a diverse and inclusive workforce where talent, experience, and expertise are valued, the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) invites you to apply for this employment opportunity.
DOR administers the largest vocational rehabilitation program in the country. We have a three-pronged mission to provide services and advocacy that assist people with disabilities to live independently, become employed and have equality in the communities in which they live and work. DOR provides consultation, counseling, and vocational rehabilitation, and works with community partners to assist the consumers we serve.
DOR is committed to recruiting and retaining a talented and skilled workforce that reflects the diversity of communities that exist in California and values fairness and inclusion. Diversity encompasses characteristics including, but not limited to, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, language, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, veteran status, criminal history, and family structures.
Our work at DOR is guided by the following core values:
- We believe in the talent and potential of individuals with disabilities.
- We invest in the future through creativity, ingenuity, and innovation.
- We ensure our decisions and actions are informed by interested individuals and groups.
- We pursue excellence through continuous improvement.
- We preserve the public's trust through compassionate and responsible provision of services.
VISION STATEMENT:
Employment, independence, and equality for all Californians with disabilities.
MISSION STATEMENT:
DOR works in partnership with consumers and other stakeholders to provide services and advocacy resulting in employment, independent living, and equality for individuals with disabilities.
People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Please visit our website to learn more about DOR and our mission.
Department Website: http://www.dor.ca.gov
Special Requirements
If mailing in an application, include JC#451667 on your State Application (STD678) in the "Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for which you are applying" section found under the "Questions" tab of your CalCareer application template . Applicants who do not submit the required information may not be considered for this job.
Employment Application (STD.678):
It is a requirement to submit work experience, dates, and hours worked, contact names and phone numbers of supervisors on the state application in order of current and old work experience. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD.678 may not be considered.
SOQ Instructions:
SOQ is required. Please respond to the following questions. Your responses must be no more than three pages in length, using Arial 12-point font. Address each question separately, indicating the corresponding number, and include specific examples from your experience.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 10/10/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Rehabilitation
N/A
Attn: Personnel - PAS#240585, JC-451667 - Unit 062
721 Capitol Mall
Sacramento , CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Rehabilitation
N/A
Personnel - PAS#240585, JC-451667 - Unit 062
721 Capitol Mall
Sacramento , CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
- Statement of Qualifications - Please see special requirements section for Statement of Qualifications instructions.
Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
The ideal candidate will be:
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic consultation to Executive and program management, offering innovative solutions to complex administrative issues related to contracts, grants, and procurement.
- Lead the development and implementation of systems and processes to support contracting and procurement of consumer-related acquisitions, ensuring timely and effective delivery of goods and services.
- Oversee the development and processing of over 2,000 administrative and program-related contracts, grants, and amendments (valued at over $100,000,000), and approximately 145,000 departmental purchases (valued at $155,000,000) annually, constantly seeking ways to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
- Foster a culture of innovation, customer service, and mission-focus within your team of 2 Staff Services Manager I, 9 analysts, and 1 office support staff.
- Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to drive positive change, resolve complex issues, and ensure that contracting and procurement processes align with and support the Department's mission.
- Identify and implement performance metrics that demonstrate the impact of innovations on efficiency, customer satisfaction, and mission fulfillment.
The right candidate for this position is not just an expert in California State government contracting and procurement operations, but a visionary leader who can transform these operations to better serve our mission. You are an energetic, dedicated, and innovative professional who can inspire your team and stakeholders with excellent customer service, integrity, responsiveness, reliability, and respect.
Join us in revolutionizing how government contracting and procurement can work to better serve Californians with disabilities.
Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.dor.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Rowena Okada
(916) 322-9490
Rowena.Okada@dor.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Office of Civil Rights
(916) 558-5850
Civil.Rights@dor.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
Created: 2024-10-02
Reference: JC-451667
Country: United States
State: California
City: Sacramento
ZIP: 95820