EQUITY IN COUNTY CONTRACTS PROGRAM MANAGER (ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER 10, ISD)

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Qualifications

Experience working with and/or for non-profits, local small businesses, community-based organizations, disabled veteran businesses, social enterprises, or similar type organizations with responsibility for managing and/or developing contracts from inception to completion which includes: developing contract specifications, statements of work, solicitation vehicles and contracting strategies, conducting proposer’s conferences, evaluating proposals and bids, leading and negotiating contracts, making recommendations for contract awards, consulting with Counsel on contractual issues, and responding to protests from bidders after awards are made.

Experience providing technical assistance, training, and contracting consulting services to internal or external customers and stakeholders on complex contracting processes, including how to develop contracts specifications, statements of work, evaluate documents, award contracts, and negotiate with vendors and Counsel to arrive at a mutually agreeable term.

Bachelor’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, Contract Law, Negotiation, Finance, Economics, Procurement, Purchasing, or a closely related field.Closely related Fields: Will be determined by the hiring manager.

Additional Information Our Assessment Process: Before the end of your initial work assignment, the appointing department will evaluate your performance.

Those who achieve a passing score on this evaluation will be considered for permanent appointment.How to Apply:Applications must be filed online only. We must receive your application before 5:30 p.m.

(PT), on the last day of filing. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person will not be accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right of this posting.

You can also track the status of your application using the website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty.Plan to submit your online application well in advance of the deadline as you may be required to verify your email address.

This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacounty, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts.

This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.Note: All notifications will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application.

It is important that you provide a valid email address.

Please add IOntiveros@isd.lacounty.gov, info@governmentjobs.com, and noreply@governmentjobs.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.Applicants have the ability to opt out of emails from LA County.

If you unsubscribe, you will not receive any email notification for any examination for which you apply with Los Angeles County.Regardless of whether you choose to unsubscribe, you can always check for notifications by logging into governmentjobs.com and viewing your profile inbox, which saves a copy of all emailed notices.Please make sure you put in the time and effort when filling out your application and supplemental questions completely.

The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the Minimum Requirements as listed on this bulletin.

Provide any relevant job experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job.

For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.

If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected.Please note that all information included in the application materials is subject to verification at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.

Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment.

Utilizing verbiage from Class Specification and Minimum Requirements serving as your description of duties will not be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements.

Doing so may result in an incomplete application and you may be disqualified.Computer and Internet Access at Public Libraries:For Candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.

Fair Chance Initiative: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer.

Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment.

The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s).

If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.Have questions about anything listed above?Contact us:Exam Number: W1078E-EADepartment Contact Name: Irene OntiverosDepartment Contact Email: iontiveros@isd.lacounty.govCalifornia Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922ADA Coordinator Phone: (323) 881-3932Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 [Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077]