To supervise the procurement of goods and/or services that are outside of the scope of the Office of State Procurement. LEVEL OF WORK:Supervisor. SUPERVISION RECEIVED:Direct from a Procurement Manager. Other reporting relationships may be approved by State Civil Service. SUPERVISION EXERCISED:Direct over procurement professionals. Other reporting relationships may be approved by State Civil Service. LOCATION OF WORK:May be used by all state agencies with procurement functions that are outside of... more details
Supplemental Information
Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities. One (1) job vacancy exists in the Accounting Division - Procurement Sectionof the Secretary of State, Essen Ln, Baton Rouge, LA. No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications for this position in order to be considered. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. For further information about this vacancy contact: Ashley Rathcke, HR Specialist Secretary of State Nancy Landry Human Resource Division P. O. Box 94125 Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9125 ashley.rathcke@sos.la.gov
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A baccalaureate degree plus four years of professional level experience in procurement or contract/grant management.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
Six years of full-time work experience in any field may be substituted for the required baccalaureate degree.
Candidates without a baccalaureate degree may combine work experience and college credit to substitute for the baccalaureate degree as follows:
A maximum of 120 semester hours may be combined with experience to substitute for the baccalaureate degree.
30 to 59 semester hours credit will substitute for one year of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.
60 to 89 semester hours credit will substitute for two years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.
90 to 119 semester hours credit will substitute for three years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.
120 or more semester hours credit will substitute for four years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.
College credit earned without obtaining a baccalaureate degree may be substituted for a maximum of four years full-time work experience towards the baccalaureate degree. Candidates with 120 or more semester hours of credit, but without a degree, must also have at least two years of full-time work experience to substitute for the baccalaureate degree.
NOTE:
Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.
Job Concepts
FUNCTION OF WORK: To supervise the procurement of goods and/or services that are outside of the scope of the Office of State Procurement. LEVEL OF WORK: Supervisor.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Direct from a Procurement Manager. Other reporting relationships may be approved by State Civil Service. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Direct over procurement professionals. Other reporting relationships may be approved by State Civil Service. LOCATION OF WORK: May be used by all state agencies with procurement functions that are outside of the scope of the Office of State Procurement. JOB DISTINCTIONS: Differs from Procurement Specialist by the presence of direct supervisory responsibilities over one or more professionals involved in procurement activities.
Differs from Procurement Manager by the absence of managerial responsibility for procurement operations, including personnel management.
Examples of Work
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.
Supervises professional procurement activities for a state agency. Ensures that subordinates use the appropriate method of procurement in accordance with state laws and regulations.
Trains subordinates on proper solicitation, evaluation of bids, vendor selection, and award to the lowest responsible and responsive vendor whose bid meets the requirements and criteria set forth in the solicitation.
Corresponds with vendor and agency staff, verbally or written, on contract terms, deliveries, quality, and order changes. Resolves discrepancies as needed.
Observes subordinates at pre-bid conferences; provides guidance as necessary to ensure procedures are followed in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Reviews purchases made by subordinates in an effort to consolidate purchases of common items to obtain maximum economic benefit for the entire agency.
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