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Location

Santa Fe, NM | United States

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Job description

Salary

$35.04 - $56.07 Hourly

$72,885 - $116,616 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 85

Posting Details

This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.


The General Services Department is the agency that holds the responsibility of furnishing essential resources and services that support state government operations in New Mexico. GSD¿s professional staff provides multiple lines of insurance coverage and group health benefits; litigation defense, loss prevention and alternative dispute resolution services; facility planning and design services and construction management; building and landscape maintenance services; vehicle leasing and air transportation services; technical support for agencies in the procurement process; printing and graphic art products; and financial and accounting services. Our customers include state agencies, local public bodies, public schools, institutions of higher education and their employees.

Why does the job exist?

The purpose of this position is to conduct and manage Information Technology (IT) solicitations, oversee and advise assigned state agencies on procurements (including complex and technical procurements). Determine the appropriate method for procurement and selection of IT vendors including working with agencies to define IT procurement needs and develop specifications. Provide technical guidance and training to management and procurement staff in all branches of state and local government, including providing assistance with the generation of an IT business case and specific IT procurement requirements.

How does it get done?

The position will manage IT buying and oversee and advise assigned state agencies on complex, technical procurements. This includes making sure all procurements adhere to the New Mexico Procurement Code, NMSA 1978, Section 13, that all are done fairly and competitively and that all documentation is kept for the public file and supportable in the event of a legal protest. Officiate the opening of bids publicly either in person or remotely via the Internet. Conduct procurements in a fair, open and competitive manner. Compose scope of work into evaluation criteria and evaluate bids to determine the lowest bid and vendors' ability to meet contract requirements prior to awarding contracts. Recommend resolution of vendor protests in accordance with statutes and regulations.

Who are the customers?

All Executive Branch Agencies.

Ideal Candidate

• Research market trends and pricing for effective forecasting and purchasing of IT-related goods and services.
• Recognize and implement procurement methodology to be employed for specific procurements
• Have costumer service skills and knowledge in the area of supplier registration in an eProcurement system.
• Have knowledge of electronic bids and proposals. Shall be able to manage great amounts of stress, assignments for many procurement's and additional duties such as new technology initiatives for new hardware, software, cloud based solutions, etc.

Minimum Qualification

A Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or IT related field and four (4) years' experience with government contracts with an emphasis on IT. Substitutions Apply. See Substitution Table below.

Substitution Table

These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:

Education

Experience

Education

Experience

1

High School Diploma or Equivalent

AND

8 years of experience

OR

High School Diploma or Equivalent

AND

8 years of experience

2

Associate's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification

AND

6 years of experience

Associate's degree or higher in any field

AND

8 years of experience

3

Bachelor's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification

AND

4 years of experience

4

Master's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification

AND

2 years of experience

5

PhD degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification

AND

0 years of experience

• Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.
  
  

• If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of "semester hours" in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.

Employment Requirements

Work is performed in an office setting, located in the Joseph E. Montoya building. Exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT), extensive personal computer and phone usage with extended periods of sitting. Some standing, bending, and reaching may be required.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT), extensive personal computer and phone usage. Sitting, standing, bending, lifting and reaching overhead may be required. Ability to lift 25 lbs.

Supplemental Information

Benefits:

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Agency Contact Information: Michael Saavedra (505) 372-8489 or [email protected] Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

Bargaining Unit Position

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.

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