Oregon Secretary of State
Location
Salem, OR | United States
Job description
Initial Posting Date:
02/15/2024Application Deadline:
02/25/2024Agency:
Oregon Housing and Community ServicesSalary Range:
Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Procurement & Business Operations Manager (Procurement Manager 2)Job Description:
Oregon Housing & Community Services
Procurement & Business Operations Manager
Classification: Procurement Manager 2
Location: Salem, OR (Hybrid or Remote)
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is seeking a highly organized, energized procurement professional with strong management experience leading a team and cultivating an atmosphere that fosters productivity, diversity, inclusivity, and respect in the workplace. If this is your passion, we invite you to apply today!
OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY, & INCLUSION
OHCS commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
Our Vision is that all Oregonians can pursue prosperity and live free from poverty.
Our Mission is to provide stable and affordable housing and engage leaders to develop integrated statewide policy that addresses poverty and provides opportunity for Oregonians.
Our Core Values: Collaboration – Compassion – Equity – Integrity – Leadership – Transparency.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Working Condition: Hybrid or Remote > This position can be fully remote with some requirements for in-person work. You must be living in the United States to qualify for remote work.
This is a permanent, full time, management service position.
This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
As the OHCS Procurement & Business Operations Manager, you will provide professional, efficient, and catalytic leadership and support to ensure the continuity, development, coordination, and execution of the agency’s procurement and business operations.
The person in this position will carry out the goals and objectives of the Oregon Housing and Community Services Department through the management and supervision of the Procurement and Business Services Section in the coordination, development, execution, and monitoring of the Department’s procurement and business functions. This position will also provide expertise, direction, technical advice, training, and mentorship to agency’s leadership, managers, and staff regarding contract and procurement and business activities.
You will serve as a member of the OHCS management team as the direct manager of the Procurement and Business Services section overseeing the workload for staff, collaborating with other sections within OHCS, and partnering with program areas to ensure all procurement, grant, and business operations needs are met.
Additionally, this position is responsible for fulfilling the agency’s affirmative action, diversity, equity, and inclusion goals and responsibilities.
This position reports directly to the Central Services Administrator and serves as the agency’s Designated Procurement Officer (DPO).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Six years of supervision, management, or progressively related experience; OR three years of related experience and a bachelor's degree in a related field.
To request a copy of the position description, please contact:
DESIRED ATTRIBUTES
The most competitive candidates will possess the following attributes, experience, and knowledge:
Prioritizes excellent customer service delivery and responsiveness.
Expert knowledge and experience in state procurement and grants
Strong working knowledge of OregonBuys
Ability to effectively collaborate with team members and agency leadership.
Understand agency priorities in order to effectively meet procurement needs.
Strong communication skills
Ability to identify training needs that will help to enhance understanding of the procurement process.
Demonstrated awareness of race and social justice, including the ability to positively influence equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.
Personality traits we’re looking for:
Partnership: Value-add business partner
Embodies humility and patience.
Motivating with the ability to influence and create good morale.
Strategic mindset
Ability to make changes to the procurement process to meet Agency needs.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
You will become part of an innovative and strategic group of professionals and enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package!
A positive environment that offers opportunities for career growth and cross-training.
An agency that supports and encourages work/life balance and overall wellness.
Generous benefits package
including, employer-paid health insurance, vacation, and sick leave, eleven paid holidays, three paid personal days, flexible spending accounts, and an employer contribution retirement plan (PERS
).The posted salary range is the total possible range for the classification. Candidates are screened through a Pay Equity process that evaluates various factors. Please see the
Pay Equity
website for more information.RECRUITMENT TIMELINE
*These dates are approximate and may change. *
Recruitment Closes: 02/25/2024
Recruiter Screening for Minimum Qualifications: On-going
Hiring Manager Screening for Requested Skills: On-going
1st Round of Interviews: Week of 03/04/2024
2nd Round of Interviews: Week of 03/11/2024
Final Interview: If needed
Anticipated Start Date: Monday, 04/01/2024
APPLICATION GUIDANCE AND REQUIREMENTS
Current State of Oregon employees: Apply via your employee Workday account.
External applicants: View this
application instructional video
. A PDF is also available byclicking here
.REQUIRED: Attach your most up-to-date Resume. Please ensure your Workday profile matches your submitted resume.
REQUIRED: Attach a Cover Letter that demonstrates how you meet the “Desired Attributes” and “Personality Traits” needed for this position.
A Cover Letter that does not meet the required criteria will be graded as ineligible.
If you have questions about the job announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact the HR Solutions Inbox at:
WHO WE ARE
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is Oregon’s housing finance agency. We provide financial and program support to create and preserve opportunities for quality, affordable housing for Oregonians of lower and moderate income. Our vision is that all Oregonians can pursue prosperity and to live free from poverty. Across Oregon, housing has emerged as a paramount concern. The lack of available housing, high rents and high home prices are driving rapid increases in housing instability and homelessness. The data is clear: too many Oregonians are without a safe, stable, and affordable place to call home.
OHCS is placing a greater emphasis on strategic planning and the way we invest our resources. Recently, we have restructured, refocused, and reimagined our agency. Our work has led to an increased emphasis on data, research, and customer service. We are carrying that effort forward with the
Statewide Housing Plan
. The plan articulates the extent of Oregon's housing problem and what we can do to address it. OHCS committed to the Housing Stability Council and our stakeholders that the plan will be responsive to the needs of the state.OHCS released its
2022 Progress Report
to update the agency’s significant progress in meeting the goals outlined in the 2019 Statewide Housing Plan. We are now more than halfway into the five-year plan.To learn more about Oregon Housing and Community Services, visit our website:
CENTRAL SERVICES DIVISION: PROCUREMENT & BUSINESS SERVICES SECTION
OHCS’ Central Services Division is comprised of sections that support the agency to achieve its mission. This includes accounting, finance, fiscal compliance, procurement, budget, human resources, information systems, project management, and operations services. Work performed in this division ensures equity, accountability, transparency, stewardship, and security of state resources.
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If you need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), have questions or need assistance with the application process, please send your request to
and include the job requisition number.The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect an additional 6.95%. Please review the
Classification and Compensation
page for more details.Please save a copy of this job announcement for reference as it may not be available to view after the job closes.
Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.
Work Authorization: OHCS does not offer visa sponsorship now or in the future. If hired, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States.
Veteran’s Preference: Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For further information, please see the following website:
Veterans Resources
. NOTE: If claiming veterans’ preference please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks or actions under your “My Applications” section.APPENDIX
Emails
Links
Application Instructional PDF
Application Instructional Video
Benefits Information
Classification and Compensation Page
OHCS Website
Oregon’s Statewide Housing Plan – Halfway Progress Report
Oregon’s Statewide Housing Plan – Full Plan
Pay Equity
Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
Veterans Resources
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