County of Monterey · 4 days ago
Deputy Contracts & Procurement Officer I
Salinas, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expThe County of Monterey is a diverse community that offers a picturesque coastal location. They are seeking a Deputy Contracts and Procurement Officer I to perform professional analytical duties related to contracting and procurement, assisting departments in ensuring compliance with laws and policies.
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Responsibilities
Assists in monitoring, reviewing and evaluating centralized and delegated procurement/contracting activities and ensures their compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and County policies and procedures; collaborates with County departments to determine procurement needs and legal requirements
Assists in preparing bid specifications and solicitation documents; analyzes bid and proposal responses; participates in contract negotiations; develops and drafts agreements, contract terms, and scope of work. Conducts cost and price analysis to identify potential cost savings
Monitors execution of contracts to ensure compliance with contractual provisions, performance standards, and funding requirements; utilizes the County’s Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) and other procurement systems to manage procurement and contracting functions
Develops and maintains professional relationships with vendors; ensures vendor registration is in compliance with Federal, State and local requirements; conducts vendor data audits and IRS verifications; collaborates with County Counsel, Risk Management and other stakeholders to ensure compliance and risk mitigation May attend and provide deputy procurement agent support at formal County construction bid openings in compliance with State requirements and County Ordinances
May attend and provide deputy purchasing agent support at formal County construction bid openings in compliance with State requirements and County Ordinances
Coordinates with County departments, vendors, the public, and external agencies
Qualification
Required
Equivalent to one (1) year of experience in governmental or large organizational procurement, procurement, contract administration or a related field
Completion of course work from an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration or a related field
Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver's license or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority
Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency
Working Knowledge Of principles and practices of governmental procurement and contract administration
Methods and procedures used in the preparation of bid specifications, solicitations, bid analysis, and contract negotiation/development
Some Knowledge Of automated procurement and contract management systems
Skill And Ability To collect, interpret and evaluate data, validate conclusions and define/select alternatives
Read and comprehend complex material such as contracts, ordinances, legislation, policies, procedures, directives, and manuals
Understand, interpret and apply Federal, State and local laws, rules, regulations and policies related to contractual service agreements and procurement
Learn to exercise independent judgment and initiative
Analyze and resolve problems and complaints
Provide excellent and courteous customer service and establish and maintain effective working relationships
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in order to transmit information and instructions at all functioning levels of the County, to the general public, as well as private and public agencies
Benefits
The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package.
Company
County of Monterey
Monterey County's Mission The Mission of Monterey County is to Excel at providing Quality Services for the benefit of all Monterey County residents while developing, maintaining, and enhancing the resources of the area.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Alex Zheng
Deputy CIO
Eric Chatham
Chief Information Officer
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