Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The Staff Services Manager I (SSM I), Contracts Manager, is responsible for the supervision and guidance of three to five employees in the Contract Services Unit. Duties include planning, organizing and directing contracting activities to ensure compliance with all required statutes, regulations, and policies. This position also acts as the Subject Matter Expert on the review and analysis of proposed legislation and bill analysis and contract policy on behalf of the Department. The SSM I also provides departmental staff and management with advice and consultation on complex and sensitive matters related to contracting activities.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Incumbent will work in a standard business office environment under the direction of the Staff Services Manager II. Working hours will be Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 5:00pm, on-site.

This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code.  The position is responsible for making or participating in the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests.  The appointee is required to complete Form 700 within 30 days of appointment. Failure to comply with the Conflict of Interest Code requirements may void the appointment.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.  Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below.  The SOQ must be typed, no more than two pages in length, and 12-point Arial font.  

1) Explain your strategy for fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.

2) Describe your experience working in contracting and procurement, with an emphasis on state contracting if any.

3) Give an example of how you effectively communicated complex information to non-technical stakeholders.

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:

* Effective communication and leadership skills

* A demonstrated team-oriented mindset

* The ability to mentor and motivate employees

* Ability to apply sound judgment and adhere to highly ethical practices

* Knowledge of Fi$Cal system and state contracting and procurement

* Dependable and punctual, with an excellent attendance record

Benefits

The CHP offers free, gated, on-site parking, light rail one block from the office, on-site bistro and gym.

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

Additional Application Submission Requirements

Interested individuals shall submit a Criminal Record Supplemental Questionnaire and a Statement of Qualifications with their STD. 678 Employment Application.  Hard copy applications must also include the classification title, job control number (JC-476346) and/or position number 388-076-4800-940 on the application.

It is required to submit work/employment experience, dates, hours worked, supervisor names and supervisor phone numbers on the application in descending order, starting with your current job. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed state application may not be considered.

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts.  Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, the Equal Employment Opportunity page, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age.  The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position.  Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

Although the intent is to fill this vacancy as soon as possible, the exact duration of the selection process can vary and is unknown at this time.

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.
• Criminal Record Supplemental Questionnaire
• Statement of Qualifications -

  A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is REQUIRED and MUST be submitted with your application to be considered for this position.  Applications received without the SOQ will not be considered.  Résumés in lieu of the SOQ will not be considered.

  Refer to Special Requirement Section of this job posting for the SOQ questions.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Monday to Friday,

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