The Department of Human Services Procurement Office is seeking to hire an energetic and detail-oriented executive to oversee the agency’s operational evaluation and review. The position performs highly responsible duties relative to the interpretation of the Illinois Procurement Code; establishes procedures for monitoring and reporting Invitation For Bids (IFB), Request For Proposals (RFP), sole source, emergency, and small purchase procurements to the Agency Procurement Officer; coordinates develops, and implements office policy for the Agency Procurement Office; coordinates inquiries received from a supervisor, staff, and private vendors; and develops and maintains critical liaison relationships and positive communications with Department of Human Services (OHS) administrative staff, Chief Procurement Officer and staff, Procurement Policy Board and staff, Central Management Services staff, and the Governor’s Office staff.
Job Responsibilities
Performs highly responsible duties relative to the interpretation of the Illinois Procurement Code.
Establishes procedures for monitoring and reporting Invitations for Bids (IFB), Request For Proposals (RFP), sole source, emergency, and small purchase procurements to the Agency Procurement Officer.
Coordinates, develops, and implements office policy for the Agency Procurement Office.
Coordinates inquiries received from supervisors, staff, and private vendors.
Develops and maintains critical liaison relationships and positive communications with Department of Human Services (OHS) administrative staff, Chief Procurement Officer and staff, Procurement Policy Board and staff, Central Management Services staff, and the Governor’s Office staff.
Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with coursework in business or public administration.
2. Requires one (1) year of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization. Or Completion of an agency-approved professional management training program.
Preferred Qualifications
1. One (1) year of professional experience working in government procurement.
2. One (1) year of experience working with the Bid Buy a-procurement system.
3. Two (2) years of experience working in Microsoft Office Excel and Word (or equivalent) software in a professional environment.
4. One (1) year of professional experience developing, installing, and evaluating new and revised methods, procedures, and performance standards.
5. One (1) year of professional experience estimating and budgeting for future needs and costs of personnel, space, equipment, supplies, and services.
6. One (1) year of professional experience working in a team environment.
About the Agency
The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is to provide equitable access to social services, supports, programs, and resources to enhance the lives of all whom we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency, and Kindness.
As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefits package that includes the following:
A Pension Program
Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental, and Vision Insurance
3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even-numbered years
Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually – (10 days in year one of employment)
10 Weeks of Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Deferred Compensation Program – A supplemental retirement plan
Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care
Assistance Plan (DCAP)
Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
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