Supply Section Manager

Full Job Description

Requirements

This position assists the Division Commander with management functions of the Supply Section and activities which impact the delivery of professional supply management services to the agency and external stakeholders. This includes planning, organizing, and coordinating complex projects; directing work efforts and supervision; budget planning and managing; researching and recommending policy changes; and ensuring the highest level of customer service to the agency. This position is required to oversee the acquisition, warehousing, and issuing of uniforms, weapons, supplies and other equipment essential to the agency’s mission and strategic plan. Without these assets, the agency would not be able to effectively provide public safety services, which have an adverse impact to the public and the agency’s mission.

Our new teammate will be able to:

• This position will plan, organize and direct the work performed by the Supply Section, with an emphasis on quality control and customer service.
• Ensures competitive procurements are conducted in accordance with state regulation and procedures.
• Coordinates and monitors the delivery of professional supply management services to agency and external stakeholders consistent with the division’s operational plan, the agency’s strategic plan, and in compliance with state purchasing rules.
• Coordinates the assets inventory tracking and audit process for all agency assets.
• Provides secure control over non-issued departmental weapons and ammunition, forfeited weapons, and uniform badges.
• As part of the Property Management Division’s senior leadership team, this position helps plan and review customer service strategies.
• Coordinates and provides technical oversight in the review and acquisition of federal surplus property programs (1122 and 1033).

Manages complex projects and coordinating large purchases which significantly impact employees across the agency.

This includes preparing reports; writing decision papers; giving presentations to Executive Staff, District Commanders and legislators; coordinating studies; and field-testing uniforms and equipment.

• Implements and manages quality control programs which enhance functions and responsibilities of the division, including commodity acquisitions, asset accountability, disbursement of purchased and stored supplies, and the ordering and issuing of equipment and uniform items for the entire agency.
• Works with the Budget and Fiscal Services (BFS) Contracts Manager and serves as the division lead for implementation of state Procurement Reform Act (RCW39.26).

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of five years of supervisory and/or management level experience in public and/or private sector.
• A minimum of three years of experience in planning, preparation, and/or administration of operating budgets.
• Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Understand and adhere to established agency and workplace safety policies and procedures, laws, regulations, and other standards to maintain a safe work environment.

If you have gotten this far and are thinking you do not qualify, consider again. It may be that lived experience, volunteer positions, or a combination of experience and education could demonstrate your ability to perform the duties within this job. If you are excited about this role but you’re not sure if your experience or held credentials align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway and contact the HR Consultant below to discuss your situation specifically. You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.

Why work for the Washington State Patrol?

• A healthy life/work balance by offering flexible schedules and telework options for most positions.
• Continuous growth and development opportunities.
• Opportunities to serve your community and make an impact through meaningful work
• Employment opportunities that recognize military veterans and/or military spouse per Governor Executive Order 19-01
• Qualification for the Public Loan Forgiveness Program

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