NEOGOV · 5 months ago
Procurement and Contracts Support Specialist VI - Procurement & Distribution Branch
Waipahu, HI 96797
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$6,535/mo - $7,952/mo
4+ years expNEOGOV is part of the Hawaii State Department of Education, focusing on procurement and distribution. The Procurement and Contracts Support Specialist VI role involves reviewing and improving managerial policies, overseeing procurement guidelines, and providing technical support and training to subordinates.
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Responsibilities
Reviews, analyzes, evaluates, develops and provides recommendations on improving managerial policies, practices, methods, procedures and/or organizational structure including program objectives, work assignments, functions and responsibilities, distribution, work methods and procedures
Identifies space utilization, equipment utilization and records management to improve the efficiency and effectiveness in obtaining the Department of Education’s goals and objectives
Maintains flow and quality of work performed by subordinates to assure timely accomplishments of assigned workload
Assesses status and progress of workload and readjusts priorities as necessary
Obtains assistance from others as necessary to address operational problems not within immediate control
Estimates project completion times
Maintains records of work accomplishments and time expended, production capability and manpower needs
Provides technical advice and expertise to subordinates and assists in their training, supervision and development
Reviews drafts of specifications and special terms and conditions prepared by subordinates for overall technical adequacy
Oversees the implementation of procurement and contracting guidelines, processes and procedures
Recommends policy and/or procedural changes in section operation
Develops and conducts procurement and contracts training program
Conducts special management studies
Conducts comprehensive analysis, evaluation, verification, information gathering and reporting of contractual matters and documents to insure compliance
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other state agencies to encourage continuous management improvements
Provide timely and effective consultative and technical management assistance when requested. In addition, may perform and supervise work described at the lower level in relation to the most complex and technical work assignments where recommendations or decisions are considered final
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a Bachelor's degree
At least 4-1/2 years of experience, including 1/2 year of general experience, 3 years of specialized experience, and 1 year of supervisory experience
At least one year of the required Specialized Experience must have been at a level comparable to the Procurement and Contracts Support Specialist IV level in the Hawaii State government
Possession of a current, valid driver's license
Benefits
Holidays: You may be eligible for 13 paid holidays each year; 14 holidays during an election year.
Vacation: Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year.
Sick Leave: Employees of Bargaining Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 13 earn 21 days per year. Accumulated (unused) credits may be used toward computing retirement benefits.
Health Insurance: If eligible, the State pays a part of the premiums for each employee's enrollment in a State sponsored Medical, Drug, Vision, and Adult Dental Plan.
Group Life Insurance: The State provides a free life insurance policy for employees and retirees.
Premium Conversion Plan: Participating employees may increase their take-home pay by having the State deduct the cost of health care premiums before payroll taxes are withheld.
Flexible Spending Accounts: Eligible employees can reduce their federal and state income taxes and social security taxes through a tax-savings benefit program called Island Flex. This program allows employees to set aside money from their paychecks to pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and eligible dependent care expenses on a BEFORE-TAX basis.
Retirement Plan: The State contributes to a retirement plan for eligible employees. Generally, employees with at least 10 years of credited service and who have reached 62 years of age or have 30 years of credited service and are 55 years old may retire and receive benefits.
Tax Shelter Annuity (TSA): If eligible, Department employees are able to participate in a tax shelter annuity program. The TSA plan allows eligible employees to contribute pre-tax dollars to an employee-selected investment service provider authorized to provide TSA products.
Deferred Compensation: The State offers employees a tax deferred (sheltered) retirement investment program. This program is an opportunity to build a retirement nest egg through voluntary payroll deductions. Several investment options are available.
Temporary Disability Insurance: Qualified employees may be eligible to receive benefits for a disability caused by a non-work related injury or illness under this program.
Social Security: As an employer, the State also contributes to an employee's social security account.
Workers' Compensation: If an employee is injured while on the job, benefits covering medical expenses and partial wage support may be available through workers' compensation.
Union & Collective Bargaining: Employees have the right to join the union for collective bargaining with the State and employee representation. Some employee unions provide discounts, insurance and other opportunities. Employees may also decide not to join a union, however, employees are required to pay union service fees unless the employee's job is excluded from collective bargaining.
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NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
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