EQUITY IN COUNTY CONTRACTS PROGRAM MANAGER (ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER 10, ISD)

County of Los Angeles; California; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE - EMERGENCY

APPLICATION FILING PERIOD: Applications will be accepted from September 4, 2024, at 7:00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT). This examination will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

EXAM NUMBER: W1078E-EA

The LA County Board of Supervisors recently declared a local state of emergency for homelessness, and the County is working to revise and expand our response to help all who are affected. We are looking for qualified and passionate individuals to help us in the mission of addressing issues like housing, mental health, and substance use. If you are looking for a new career that will directly benefit the population of LA County, this may be the opportunity for you.

Internal Services Department is seeking qualified candidates to fill emergency Administrative Manager 10, ISD vacancies related to the homelessness crisis.

Under the emergency order, applicants who meet the requirements may be hired for an initial period of up to 90 days, with an opportunity for permanent County employment. Before the end of your initial work period, you will be assessed on your work performance. This assessment will be weighted 100%. Those who successfully pass the assessment will be considered for permanent appointment to Administrative Manager 10, ISD.

The Opportunity

The Equity in County Contracts Program Manager will serve as a centralized contract authority with specific responsibility for managing and maintaining the strategic direction, approach, and governance framework for the Equity in County Contracting Office. Positions assigned to this Office will also be responsible for providing expert and strategic consultative services in the areas of contracts, purchasing, and procurement and collaborating with County contracting operations, end-user departments, local government agencies, small business, and Community-Based Organizations operations, including those that provide direct services and program support to People Experiencing Homelessness.

Responsibilities include:

1. Act as a consultant to County departments and advise on strategic and systematic approaches in the development of service contracts.
2. Provide recommendations on standardizing the County’s contracting processes.
3. Review contracting opportunities with applicability to Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), non-profits, small, local, diverse businesses, and Community-Based Enterprises (CBEs).
4. Review Department solicitation practices to provide strategic recommendations and execution plans.
5. Consult and coordinate contracting efforts with technical or professional specialists in program areas and appropriate department managers.
6. Conduct, attend and participate in meetings with stakeholders.
7. Assist with implementing program changes that impact contracting processes across departments.
8. Analyze and conduct research on equity-based Board motions and draft related reports.
9. Provide direction to contracts analysts, managers, and senior level staff in County departments on complex contracting matters.
10. Analyze and make recommendations for the preparation, development, negotiation, and administration of specialized contracts.

TO QUALIFY

FOR THE OPTIONS BELOW you must POSSESS and CLEARLY EXPRESS detailed years of experience performing relevant duties related to the requirements below and within your online job application under the "Experience" area and Supplemental Questionnaire.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Option I: Three years of experience in an administrative, advisory, or staff capacity dealing with the investigation and solution of procedural, personnel, budgetary, legislative, community, governmental or similar complex problems.

Option II: Two years’ experience at the level of Administrative Manager 8, ISD or higher.

You MUST meet the above requirement(s) in order to be appointed to fill any vacancies related to this recruitment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:

License: A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Physical Expectations: Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with and/or for non-profits, local small businesses, community-based organizations, disabled veteran businesses, social enterprises, or similar type organizations with responsibility for managing and/or developing contracts from inception to completion.
• Experience providing technical assistance, training, and contracting consulting services to internal or external customers and stakeholders on complex contracting processes.
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, Contract Law, Negotiation, Finance, Economics, Procurement, Purchasing, or a closely related field.

Our Assessment Process:

Before the end of your initial work assignment, the appointing department will evaluate your performance. Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.

How to Apply:

Applications must be filed online only. We must receive your application before 5:30 p.m. (PT), on the last day of filing. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting.

Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address.

Note: All notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address.

Fair Chance Initiative: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment.

Contact us:

Exam Number: W1078E-EA

Department Contact Name: Kari Irby

Department Contact Phone: [phone]

Department Contact Email: [e-mail]