DOC Public Safety Share Services Sourcing EXECUTIVE II - Contract Liaison

Position Title:  Executive II

Agency :  Department of Corrections - Public Safety Shared Services
Closing Date/Time: 07/03/2024 11:59 p.m.
Salary:   Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/24) $6,339 a month; Full Range $6,339 - $9,595 a month.  
Job Type:   Salaried 
County:   Sangamon  
Number of Vacancies:   1  
Plan/BU: RC062   

 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

 

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.   Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended.  When applicable, title that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application.  Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility.  Please note that the Department of Corrections must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.

 

Posting Identification Number  38893 

 

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Corrections is looking for a strategically driven Sourcing Section Contract Liaison. The person selected for this position organizes, plans, controls and evaluates the bidding and awarding of contracts for the procurement of commodities, services, and leasing for all institutions, facilities and units statewide.  Additionally, the successful candidate will develop and control the procurement of services contracts, commodities, equipment and leasing procedures while ensuring the Procurement Code, Statutes, Rules and Regulations are adhered to. If interested in this unique opportunity, please apply according to the instructions listed on the posting. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Job Responsibilities

1. Coordinates, plans, directs, and controls the activities of regional sites including institution business offices and central office staff in bidding and initiating service and commodity contracts and leasing of equipment.
2. Assigns, directs, and coordinates the procurement of commodity and service contracts including Purchase of Care, Major Medical contracts, Mental Health and Substance Abuse treatment, Federal Grants, religious, personal service, legal services, interagency agreements, equipment leases, and grant contracts.
3. Serves as a liaison with the Department of Central Management Services, Office of the Comptroller other state agencies and with Central Office staff on contracting related issues, including but not limited to the original drafting and preparation of multi-agency documents to achieve compliance with all center requirements.
4. Drafts, approves, edits and publishes Award Notices on CMS Illinois Procurement Bulletin internet webpage.
5. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Special Skills

1. Of the two (2) years of experience required above, requires those two (2) years of responsible administrative experience in contract processing and monitoring procurement processes in a public or business organization.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college preferably with courses in business or public administration.
2. Requires two (2) years of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Prefers at least two (2) years of responsible administrative experience in contract processing and monitoring procurement processes in a public or business organization.
2. Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience bidding on and/or initiating service and commodity contracts.
3. Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience serving as a liaison with other government agencies, non-profits, and/or other medium to