Contracts & Procurement Unit Supervisor

Job Description and Duties

Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with a lot of variety in your work? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to lead a team that supports the Department's contract and procurement needs? If so, the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) may be the employer for you!

Under the general direction of the Supervisor II, the incumbent is responsible for oversight and management of contract, procurement and grant activities. The incumbent provides oversight and direction to subordinate staff, including coordination, management, and delegation of procurement requisitions, contracts, grant agreements and solicitations. The incumbent personally performs the more complex and sensitive contract, procurement and grant work. The Supervisor I establishes and administers department procedures to ensure compliance with statutory mandates and control agency directives and ensures the delivery of efficient and effective services to stakeholders. The incumbent also provides training and contract management support, and other procurement related activities. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR §249.3

To be considered for this Supervisor I job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility. To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin:

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

This position is located at: 1416 9th Street, Sacramento, CA 95814.

The incumbent works 40 hours per week in an office setting. Air-conditioned, High-rise building with elevator access. Cubicle with natural and artificial lighting. We offer a hybrid work schedule in accordance to DIR’s telework policy.  The incumbent must be able to remain in a stationary position for a prolonged period of time using a computer and telephone and interaction with coworkers and other stakeholders.

Special Requirements

Instructions: SOQ must be included. SOQ must fully address the following questions, typed in 12 point font on no more than two pages. Cover letters or generic SOQs not answering these specific questions will not be considered.

1. Please share your experience working on complex contract and procurement assignments.

2. Describe two examples of your professional experience that demonstrate your leadership qualities.

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:

• In-depth knowledge and/or experience in the State of California’s contract, procurement and grant processes and procedures.
• Knowledge of principles, practices of public administration, including management, organization, planning, cost/benefit analysis, and project management and evaluation. 
• Ability to exercise good critical thinking skills to guide decision making, and managing challenging problems and issues before recommending solutions.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills in a supervisory capacity.
• Knowledge of State contract and procurement standards and requirements and evolving industry trends and standards, as well as a broad knowledge of the State’s enterprise vision and their application and importance in DIR.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the  CalHR website and the  CalPERS website .

• Health, Dental, and Vision benefits.
• Paid Sick and Vacation leave.
• 11 Paid Holidays.
• Alternate Work Schedule.
• 401(k) and 457 plans.
• Retirement. (CalPERS)
• Employee Assistance Program. (EAP)
• Public Transit Subsidy.
• Close proximity to restaurants and shopping.

Additional Information

Preference will be given to persons with State Restriction of Appointments (SROA) or Surplus status. Applicants must attach a copy of their most recently dated letter that specifies their designation as either SROA or surplus candidate as proof.

Qualified candidates must have eligibility in State employment, be in a reachable rank on an employment list for this classification, be currently in this classification, or have transfer eligibility to this classification.

If you do not hear from us in 4-6 weeks, you may assume the position has been filled by another applicant. Please note that all additional vacancies that become available may be added to this advertisement.

Please note that the Exam and Certification Online System (ECOS) does not allow you to resubmit your application once you withdraw it. If you have any updates to your online application, please contact the Personnel, Recruitment, & Hiring Unit at Show phone number.

Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey: DIR Applicant Survey

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 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 of the posting for instructions on the Statement of Qualifications.