The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is currently hiring for a Staff Services Manager (SSM) II (Supervisory) position within our Administration Division’s Program Support Branch (PSB). In this role, you will serve as the Purchasing & Solicitations Section Chief.

CDPH is committed to effectively delivering essential Public Health services directly and/or through strong and effective Partnerships. PSB provides a variety of supportive services to CDPH Programs.

We are looking for someone that has experience with managing/supervising multi-disciplinary units of staff; purchasing and/or contracting programs; and strategic planning with high volume workloads.

The deadline to apply is May 2, 2024, at 11:59PM Pacific Standard Time. Please reach out to Apply@cdph.ca.gov with any questions.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, direct, and manage the development and policies of the Purchasing Services Unit (PSU), which has oversight of the decentralized Procurement Program ($3 billion annually) of Non-Information Technology (IT) and IT Goods & Services, by assuring that all procurements are legally executed in a timely manner; meeting with Program Managers to resolve the most difficult and complex procurement problems; and working with State Control Agencies to communicate and resolve differences in interpretations of the laws, rules, and regulations governing state purchases, solicitations, and contracts
• Plan, direct, and manage the development and policies of the Centralized Contract Services Unit (CCSU), which has oversight of the centralized Solicitation Program for Non-IT and IT Services, by assuring that all department solicitations are legally executed in a timely manner; meeting with Program Managers to resolve the most difficult and complex solicitation problems; and working with State Control Agencies to communicate and resolve differences in interpretations of the laws, rules, and regulations governing state solicitations
• Plan, direct, and manage the development and policies of the Policy, Governance, and Compliance Unit (PGCU), which has oversight of the development, recommendation, and implementation of new CDPH policies and guidelines for procurement and contract management, by meeting and conferring with CDPH Program Managers, the Office of Legal Services (OLS), the Department of General Services’ (DGS) Procurement Division, and DGS-OLS positions on all proposed legislation concerning solicitation and procurement policies, and developing and recommending new legislation, which will enhance the department's purchasing and solicitation systems
• Perform general administrative duties including, but not limited to, preparing and monitoring the Section's budget; the recruitment, hiring, and training of staff; holding staff meetings; and preparing required reports

Desirable Qualifications:

• Minimum of four (4) years of increasingly responsible management, personnel, fiscal, planning, program evaluation, or related analytical experience, which shall have included the preparation of reports, the presentation of recommendations to management beyond the trainee level, and at least one (1) year in a supervisory capacity
• Extensive knowledge of, or experience with, purchasing and/or contracting programs
• Experience dealing with strategic planning with high volume workloads
• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)) with all levels of staff at a Statewide level, or equivalent scale
• Experience with developing and implementing policy and procedure guidelines and changes

At CDPH, equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.

New to State Service? The following steps will navigate you through the application process:

1. Create a CalCareer account by going to https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Login.aspx.

2. Confirm that you meet the minimum qualifications for the position you are wanting to apply for. A link to view minimum qualifications is listed on each job posting.

3. After confirming that you meet the minimum qualifications, take, and pass the corresponding examination. Most exams are available online and can be found on CalCareers under the Exam/Assessment Search tab. Please note, while candidates are welcome to apply to positions without taking the examination, candidates pass the examination prior to appointment. Please review the minimum qualifications thoroughly, prior to beginning the examination.

4. Apply! Follow all directions and be sure to submit all requested documentation.

Link to Apply: https://bit.ly/3xJKGBi

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $7,420.00 - $9,219.00 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• California: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person