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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest most complex agencies in the state and has approximately 17000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health safety and well-being of all North Carolinians providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf blind developmentally disabled and mentally ill and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

*Anticipated Vacancy*

*Repost*

Previous applicants do not need to reapply. Your application is still being considered

Salary grade - NC12

Position # -

Recruitment range$64500

Working hours - Monday - Friday; 8am - 5pm

Job Responsibilities Include:

• Responsible for the supervision of assigned procurement staff.

• Review and approval of all facility orders within the electronic procurement platform to ensure compliance including validating required documentation is attached for all procurements.

• Make determination of appropriate acquisition procedure such as using State Term Contracts obtaining quotes soliciting bids based on the nature of requisition item(s) and dollar thresholds.

• Analyze contract requirements and special provisions to ensure compliance with appropriate laws regulations and business unit procedures.

• Development review and preparation of contractual documents such as RFIs RFQs iRFQs IFBs RFPs MOUs MOAs personal service agreements and sole source agreements.

• Assist business owners in developing and clarifying performance measures deliverables standards and effective evaluation criteria.

• Preparing specifications evaluating bids quotes making awards approving requisitions to purchase and contract reconciling invoices confirming purchase orders for emergencies seeking out new/alternate products/services for the Center under supervision of the Facility Type Manager.

• Overseeing Procurement Card (PCARD) Management at the Facility. Ensure compliance with departmental policy through random internal PCARD audits. Oversee and delivery of required annual PCARD training.

• Creating and delivering procurement-related training or guidance through the use of electronic procurement platforms and with PCARD to facility stakeholders.

• This position is responsible for the high dollar volume of purchase requirements associated with the DSOHF facility.

• North Carolina Contract Manager Certification required within the first (1st) year of employment

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Competencies:

• Thorough knowledge of accepted practices principles methods and procedures of governmental or private sector purchasing.

• Demonstrated experience using automated procurement platforms and tools to streamline purchasing processes and ensure compliance.

• Knowledge of State of North Carolina procurement rules and regulations as established by DOA - Division of Purchase and Contract and Department of Information Technology.

• Documented experience in writing effective formal solicitations (ie: IFBs RFQs RFIs RFPs) and other solicitation methods to procure goods and services.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Must have management experience.

This position is Exempt and is Exempt from certain provisions of the State Human Resources Act (GS 126)

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Supplemental Contact Information:

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHD) is an equal opportunity employer who embraces an employment first philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws state laws and executive orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodations at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: uses the merit-based recruitment and selection plan to fill positions subject to the state human resources act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised accordance with the Governors Executive Order 303 our agency supports second chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

Application Process

Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

• Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the following: Education including high school and all degrees obtained work experience and certificates & licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidates information.

• Answers to supplemental questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your applications. To receive credit for the supplemental questions you must provide supporting information within the Work Experience section of the applications to support your answers.

• If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm on the closing date.

• Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facilitys Vaccination Policy.

• Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application please log in to your account. Upon the closing date applications are under review and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take serval weeks.

• Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your applications. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.

• For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service please visit the NACES membership website at and National Guard Preference

  • Applicants seeking Veterans preference must attach a DD-214 member-4 form (certificate of release or discharge from active duty) to their applications.

  • Applicants seeking National Guard preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS) along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.

  • Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22 along with the state application.

  ADA Accommodations

  Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities or known limitations covered by the PWFA are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please contact the person indicated below.

  CONTACT INFORMATION:

  If there are any questions about this posting please contact Talent Acquisition at . Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.

  Minimum Education and Experience

  Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

  Bachelors degree from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of procurement experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

  Degree/College Credit Verification

  Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

  EEO Statement

  The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

  Recruiter:

  Mishelle Marie Smith

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