IT Statewide Director 1 (Procurement Director)
IT Statewide Director 1 (Procurement Director)
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The Division of Administration/Office of Technology Services has a vacancy. This job title has an assigned pay grade of TS-318. This position is located in the Operations Section. Req. 209568
The Division of Administration is the state governments management arm and the hub of its financial operations. Division offices perform a wide variety of activities including the following:- Overseeing the states capital construction program
- Working to provide state and federal grants for community development
- Development of the state budget
- Providing technology services
- Giving agencies guidance in the state purchasing and contracting process as they seek goods and services
- Administering a program that provides federal funds to help Louisiana residents recover from a series of devastating hurricanes
The Office of Technology Services aims to be a responsible partner in delivering innovative effective and reliable solutions that support and enhance the IT functions within Executive Branch Departments. The Office of Technology Services (OTS) will work to increase the return on the States investment in technology by promoting smart decision-making solving problems intelligently increasing the rate of project success and fostering a skilled and professional staff.
This position is responsible for leading and administering several units within the Office of Technology Services (OTS) by directing and managing the operational related functional areas of the (OTS) Office of Operations. The incumbent of this position manages the following functions within OTS Office of Operations:
Vendor Management
RFP and Contracts
Fleet and Inventory
This incumbent will also be responsible for developing and maintaining policy and procedures related to the area of responsibility. The incumbent also provides operational goal-oriented leadership for the enhancement of agency-wide infrastructure services and provides plans detailing budgetary and equipment needs.Minimum Qualifications
Seven years of experience in information technology or administrative services; OR
Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus five years of experience in information technology or administrative services; OR
An associates degree in information technology plus five years of experience in information technology or administrative services; OR
A bachelors degree plus five years of experience in information technology or administrative services; OR
A bachelors degree with twenty-four semester hours in an information technology computer science engineering mathematics or business analytics field plus four years of experience in information technology or administrative services; OR
A masters degree plus four years of experience in information technology or administrative services.
EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.
NOTE:
A certification in an approved area may be substituted for the education and/or experience requirements at the time of hire or promotion provided the appointment is made from a Certificate of Eligibles.Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
55% The incumbent directs a section of the Office of Technology Services consisting of multiple defined organizational units: includes responsibility for personnel management section operations and budgets by providing management and specific direction for the Office of Operations Vendor and Provider Management; supervises the work of subordinates; oversees and directs the management of enterprise-level projects in the areas of enterprise procurement. Ensures efficiency in operational performance of subordinate staff by monitoring work assignments mitigating areas of concern and providing recommendations to higher-level OTS personnel to improve the sections performance. In this capacity the incumbent manages the Vendor/Provider Management Unit which consists of the procurement vendor management fleet and inventory by supervising subordinate employees and their personnel in orientation training education and all areas of production. Plans and projects personnel budgetary equipment and space needs; compiles plans and costs into a recommendation for management review and consideration. Provides clear and concise workforce development strategies aligned with OTS goals by facilitating a collaborative work environment conducive to mentoring learning and team-work; actively advances the diversification of skills through cross-training; and encourages participation in formal training events.
40% Approves and recommends expenditures and assists in monitoring the IT budget. Confers with the division administrator and executive management to establish section priorities for the provision of consulting and technical services to customer agencies including the plans for selecting purchasing implementing or delivering information technology resources and services. Supports procurement strategies for section technologies and services. Assists the CAO and CFO by creating reports and correspondence Signs payrolls and other legal documents. Plans and projects personnel budgetary software and equipment needs. Implements and monitors policies and procedures for all operational functions establishes standards for quality assurance screens user requests for services in terms of cost time and feasibility.
5% Other duties as needed and/or directed.Position-Specific Details:
This vacancy will be filled by new hire or by promotion of a current permanent status classified employee.
Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.How To Apply:
No Civil Service test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
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.Prior to a new hire a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position. A criminal history check may be conducted on employees changing positions including promotions demotions details reassignments and transfers. Also prospective employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing. New hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal governments E-verify system.
Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application. The transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application or faxed to . The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.
For further information about thisposting please contact:
Erica R. Gay
HR Specialist
Division of Administration/Office of Human Resources
email:
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Unclear
