Requisition No: 798475

Agency: Economic Opportunity

Working Title: 798475-DEO-GENERAL SERVICES PURCHASING MANAGER-SES - 40023207

Position Number: 40023207

Salary: $60,000 - $85,000

Posting Closing Date: 04/10/2023

Our Organization and Mission:

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) works across the state to support Florida’s economy, robust and talented workforce and our local communities. We are dedicated to making a stronger and more resilient Florida, so our businesses, communities and workforce are better prepared to withstand future economic slowdowns and natural disasters.

In collaboration with our partners, we salute our nation’s veterans and are honored to have the opportunity to support them and their family members by encouraging them to apply for positions at DEO that fit their skill sets.

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. (TTY/TDD 1-800-955-8771 or the Florida Relay Service – 711.)

Let DEO’s mission become yours. To find out more about us, click on the link: http://www.floridajobs.org/

The Work You Will Do:

DEO is a fast-paced work environment in which critical thinking and prioritizing is a must. Your knowledge and skills will be utilized to help our citizens. As a member of the Finance & Administration team, this position supports the DEO program areas that administer benefits to Floridians.

The Difference You Will Make:

DEO is a fast-paced work environment in which critical thinking and prioritizing is a must. Your knowledge and skills will be utilized to help our citizens. As a member of the Finance & Administration team, this position supports the DEO program areas that administer benefits to Floridians.

How You Will Grow:

DEO encourages its employees to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. Trainings are made available throughout the year and on request with our Office of HR Training and with our Division of Workforce Training Unit. In accordance with DEO’s Vision and Mission, employees:

These expectations are for all our employees, and you will be expected to model these as a leader. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience.

Where You Will Work:

Tallahassee is Florida’s Capital City and continues to grow, attracting development and new business. It is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend. DEO is located in downtown Tallahassee, the political epicenter that draws in visitors each year to visit the Capitol. During the legislative session, people from all over come to see the State perform its business. So regardless of what brought you here, being here will guarantee you an experience vibrant with entertainment, culture and delight. Tallahassee is:

• Known for its beautiful parks, rolling hills and oak trees, canopied roads, hotels, dining, museums, arts, music and natural resources. (https://talgov.com/ )

• Home to major college campuses, Florida State University(FSU), Florida A & M University (FAMU) and Tallahassee Community College (TCC).

• Approximately 22 miles from the nearest beach. ( https://choosetallahassee.com/beaches-near-tallahassee/ )

• Within a state having no state income tax for residents of Florida.

WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA IS MORE THAN A PAYCHECK!

* State Group Insurance coverage options+ * Retirement plan options, including employer

(health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental options) contributions (FYI, please click www.myfrs.com)

* Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year * Annual and Sick Leave Benefits

* Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required) * Flexible Spending Accounts

* Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities) * Ongoing comprehensive training provided

* Career Growth * Highly skilled, professional environment

+For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Pay:

$60,000 - $85,000

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a professional position performing highly responsible technical and managerial work. The responsibilities of this position involve supervising a professional staff whose responsibilities include: the development and provision of direct, legal, financial, and procurement performing complex management analysis, developing and implementing policy, conducting supervisory duties, providing managerial oversight for the Office of Procurement within the General Services unit, and performing administrative and consultative work in identifying and resolving operational and management problems in the procurement. Special duties include:

Oversees the procurement of commodities and services. This includes, but is not limited to, reviewing, approving and providing technical and administrative assistance on formal and informal procurements. Leading, directing, and motivating staff to perform in a manner that will achieve the Department’s procurement goals. Ensuring that resources are identified, requested and secured where possible in order to support the realization of objectives. Overseeing the utilization of MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) and recommending improvements to the system. Facilitating the development and implementation of sound procurement practices for the Department in accordance with Florida Statutes and Florida Administrative Codes. Providing guidance, training and supervision to staff engaged in the procurement of services and commodities.

Providing oversight and direction on basic procurement training on an ongoing basis for requisitioners, and approvers. Conducts procurement file reviews on an annual basis, identifies statewide operational problems in the implementation of procurement policies and procedures, evaluates and interprets federal and state laws, regulations, methods and techniques as they impact procurement and contract operation activities. Responds to surveys from OPPAGA, DMS, DFS and the Legislature related to procurement. Assists in the preparation and review of legislative proposals involving procurement administration rules. Manages, supervises, conducts appraisals, plans and directs work, approves leave, and handles the hiring and disciplinary actions of staff as appropriate.

Manages and directs the Department’s small, minority and woman-owned businesses participation plan. Ensure that the Department increases the utilization of small businesses, including minority and woman-own business, in all procurement processes to obtain necessary commodities and contractual services. Participates in conferences/seminars which promote small and minority owned businesses. Oversees the development of the quarterly anticipated Department spending plans for submission to the Office of Supplier Diversity.

Oversees the maintenance of the Procurement Tracking System containing information on all formal solicitations developed by the Department.

Prepares routine and special reports for Department managers and state auditors. Reviews and evaluates findings of federal and state audit reports as they relate to the Department’s procurements.

Participates in Department workgroups as assigned. Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications:

As a condition of pre-employment eligibility, a Level 2 security background screening is required, which consists of fingerprinting and a check of local, state and national law enforcement records.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.