Unit Supervisor Procurement of Goods Services Forest Resilience Regulation- CS3

Responsibilities:

• Overseeing the daytoday operations associated with the Forest Resilience Division and Forest Regulation Division contracts and procurement program by ensuring control accountability and compliance when obtaining goods/services for the agency as it relates to the suite of programs within the Forest Resilience Division and Forest Regulation Division.
• Serving as the Unit Supervisor Procurement of Goods & Services Forest Resilience & Regulation overseeing the daytoday operations control and accountability processes and work flows associated with the contracts and procurement program and by establishing the necessary processes to ensure that agency units and contractors comply with associated agreements.
• Ensuring necessary processes policies and procedures agencywide are intact and compliant with current procurement law and best management practices.
• Assisting staff in resolving issues that arise during the contracts and procurement processes including but not limited to disputes protests appeals defaults liquidated damages and excess costs.
• Participating in agency reviews for updating applicable agencywide contracts and procurement Policy Documents as part of the Office of Legal Affairs & Business Practices team.
• Developing and updating applicable agencywide contracts and assisting in the development of procurement Policy Documents as they relate to the Forest Resilience and Regulation Divisions.
• Providing guidance and approval agencywide to deviate from contracts and procurement regulations policy/procedures as they relate to the Forest Resilience Division and the Regulation Division.
• Representing the agency in negotiations with other parties to contracts/agreements in conjunction with the program representative.
• Ensuring agencywide Forest Resilience Division and Forest Regulation Division contracts and procurement templates are uptodate with the most current laws regulations and policy/ procedures.
• Overseeing the preparation review negotiation and approval of new and existing procurement of goods/services contracts/agreements negotiations administration and termination of said contracts/agreements.

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelors degree involving a major study in business administration public administration business law commerce mathematics statistics economics or a closely allied field. AND Three years of experience in negotiating administering and/or terminating contracts contract property management contract cost or price analyses or contract compliance administration;
  OR A combination of education and/or experience equivalent.
• Experience with regulations policies and procedures for the preparation of contracts agreements etc.; business and professional services practices and trends sources of supply and cost factors contract terminology and development.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to coordinate collaborate and negotiate with representatives of businesses professions and institutions to agree on terms of contracts; assure compliance with terms of contracts agreements etc. and obtain timely delivery of goods or services at the most reasonable prices; coordinate contract negotiation work with efforts of other units in need of services if applicable; advise department offices and sections on contract terms and conditions; and demonstrate positive customer service skills.
• Commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity equity inclusion and environmental justice practices.
• Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws regulations and public records retention and requests are followed.
• DNR Core Competencies:
  • Personal Accountability
  • Value Others
  • Compassionate Communication
  • Inspire Others
  • Commitment to Excellence

• The duty station is at the Natural Resources Building. Work primarily indoors but need to work outdoors to review sitespecific activities of the agency.
• Visits to DNR facilities (region offices work centers nursery etc. and lands managed or controlled by the agency.

• Working Knowledge of:
  • RCW 39.26 Procurement of Goods and Services.
  • RCW 39.34 Interlocal Cooperation Act
  • WA State Office of Financial Management (OFM) State Administrative and Accounting Manual (SAAM).
  • WA State Department of Enterprise (DES) procurement and contractingrelated policies rules guidelines processes and best practices.
• Strong Understanding of SharePoint.
  
  

Application Requirements:Failure to provide the listed documents may result in disqualification. If you have questions or difficulty attaching these documents please contact
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• Apply onlineat (Click on the APPLY button above).
• Letter of interest:describing your specific qualifications for the position and the position required desired and special requirements.
• Resume:that details your experience and qualifications.
• References:35 professional references with current telephone numbers to include your 2 most recent supervisors. You may attach a document use the References text field in the online application or include it with your resume.
• Important:Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (social security number year of birth etc..
• Complete all supplemental questions.
• Candidates who move forward in the recruitment process may be contacted via email at with interview information/scheduling instructions. Please monitor the email listed in your application materials and check your junk email folder to ensure you receive those communications.

• Commitment to organizational health and wellness
• Work/life balance
• DNR Employee Resource Groups (Diversity Equity and Inclusion Council Womens Employee Resource Group Veterans Employee Resource Group etc.
• Statewide Employee Business Resource Groups visit here to learn more
• Leadership that empowers and supports employees
• Professional development opportunities
• Educational and career development aid
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
• Opportunities to participate in wildland fire suppression assignments
• A comprehensive benefits package that includes employer contributions toward health insurance paid holidays retirement plans sick leave and vacation days. Visit for more information.