Manager, Contract Services

The San Diego Unified School District is currently accepting applications for the position ofManager Contract Services.

This Promotional Opportunity is open only to current classified monthly salaried employees of the San Diego Unified School District.

OVERVIEW:

San Diego Unified School District the second largest district in California and one of the top largest urban school districts in the United States is looking forprofessionals who care deeply for students and are committed to the communities in which they serve.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just educated society San Diego Unified employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives and being accountable for ones actions and the resulting impact.

BASIC FUNCTION:

TheManager Contract Serviceswillmanage assigned contracting activities in the acquisition of supplies equipment and services; oversee the vendor management office; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.

POSITION SPECIFICS:

• Working Location: Facilities Planning & Construction-4860 Ruffner Street San Diego CA 92111-1522
• Department Website:Facilities Planning & Construction
• Work schedule: Full time/12 months
• The position is paid on the AASD Classified SupervisorsSalary Schedule Supervisor ScheduleIISalary Plan 700. Grade 030.
• Qualifies for District Paid health and wellness benefits for employee and dependents
• Certified Pulic Purchasing Officer (CPPO) or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) professional purchasing certification preferred.

Examples of Duties:

An incumbent may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties knowledge or abilities associated with this classification but is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements.
E Essential Functions

Manage the functions of assigned staff providing contract services and provide training as needed. E

Develop and implement policies and procedures related to assigned functions. E

Manage contracts for personal and professional services including the monitoring oversight and review of contract materials and evaluations of vendors. E

Manage the districts contracting process; implement contracting policies and provide contracting services; provide subject matter expertise in all contract management areas. E

Develop and implement policies to increase effectiveness and efficiency reduce the costs of purchasing and delivery of goods and services. E

Ensure compliance with the districts purchase order encumbrance system. E

Direct the preparation of contracts ITBs RFQs RFPs and RFIs. E

Implement long and short-term programs and activities designed to develop assigned programs and services. E

Train and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; provide for continuing departmental staff training programs in related functions; interview and select employees and recommend transfers reassignment termination and disciplinary actions. E

Provide technical expertise information and assistance to the Officer Strategic Sourcing and Contracts regarding assigned functions; assist in the formulation and development of policies procedures and programs; advise the Officer Strategic Sourcing and Contracts of unusual trends or problems and recommend appropriate corrective action. E

Prepare and maintain a variety of narrative and statistical reports records and files related to assigned activities and personnel. E

Communicate with other administrators personnel and organizations to coordinate activities and programs resolve issues and conflicts and exchange information; develop policies and procedures to encourage effective and efficient management controls. E

Review appropriate legislation to assure district compliance with laws and procedures related to assigned functions and make recommendations on changes which may result in more efficient operation of the district. E

Perform related duties as assigned

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

A combination of training experience and/or education equivalent to a bachelors degree in business or public administration or a related field and four years of supervisory experience in contracts administration in a large public or private organization. A masters degree is preferred. Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) or Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) professional purchasing certification preferred.

Licenses and Other Requirements:

N/A

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Application Process

To be eligible for consideration interested candidates must submit the following items.Yourapplication will be considered incomplete if you do not includeallrequired information including completion of the Work Experience and Education Sectionsof the online application required attachments and responses to all application questions.

• Online employment application
• A completed online employment application must be submitted/received electronically by the closing date.This application MUST include all required attachments current and previous employment history and education to evaluate your qualifications and all other requirements identified in the recruitment and application questions.It is important to note that a resume does not substitute for completing the Work Experience and Education sections.Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all relevant details and attachments.
• Paper applications are not accepted.

• Answer all application questions.Theapplication questions should be answered thoroughly clearly and concisely as the responses provided (along with the entire application package) will be carefully reviewed to determine which candidates will move forward in the recruitment process.

• Contact information for three references must be listed in the Reference section of the application.References should be from a current or previous supervisor.Reference email requests may be sent at any time during the application screening process of this recruitment.These reference requests are not an indication of progression in the recruitment process or an interview reference letters dated within the last year are also accepted and may be attached to your online application in the Reference Section.
  
• Attach Documents (PDF format recommended)

• Resume
• Resume must reflect current and past work and accomplishments.
• A resume is to be attached butdoes NOT substitute for completing work history education sections or the supplemental questions of the employment application.
• Verification of Education if applicable.Education training or certificationswill only be consideredif acceptable documentation is attached. Accepted documents include:
• Copy of a degree orofficialtranscript
• Copyof Licenses and/or Certifications
• Note on Foreign Equivalency Certification.Individuals who have completed high school or college-level coursework at an institution in a country other than the United Statesmustprovide a Foreign Equivalency Certification to satisfy the education requirement. A Foreign Equivalency Certification can be obtained for a fee from a professional organization. For more information including acceptable providers please seeForeign Transcript Evaluation.

• Additional Documents(Optional)
• Cover Letter / Letter of Intent
• Letters of Recommendation
• Additional documents if any must be attached to the online employment application.

For questions regarding this job announcement including priority consideration please contact Personnel Analyst Roxanna Garciaat

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

If you have questions about your application please email.

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San Diego Unified School District is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination harassment intimidation and bullying by reason of the following actual or perceived characteristics: age ancestry color mental or physical disability ethnicity ethnic group identification gender gender expression gender identity genetic information immigration status marital or parental status medical condition nationality national origin actual or perceived sex sexual orientation race religion or on the basis of a persons association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

For more information about equity in employment contact:

Title II Coordinator & Uniform Complaint Compliance OfficerEric Rico: /Title IX CoordinatorAnna Ward: /504 CoordinatorEri Nall:

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Manager