Procurement Specialist IV

City of Austin, TX
Austin, Texas United States  View Map
Posted: Nov 05, 2024
  • Full Time
  • Public Health
  • Purchasing and Warehouse
  • Job Description

    Minimum Qualifications

    • Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, plus five (5) years of experience in a related field.
    • Graduation with a graduate degree from an accredited college or university in a related field may substitute up to two (2) years of the required experience.


    Licenses and Certifications Required:
    None
    Notes to Applicants
    THE DEPARTMENT MAY CLOSE THIS JOB POSTING AT ANY TIME AFTER 7 DAYS .

    Position Overview:
    Under minimal supervision and within their delegated procurement authority, this position will perform cradle-to-grave procurement and contracting activities supporting Capital Improvement Projects ( CIP ) using construction-related professional services procurement methods.

    All duties this position performs is outlined in the Job Description. This position is required to make presentations to internal and external customers, stakeholders, vendor communities, and the public. This lead position will perform a variety of procurement services for various City of Austin ( COA ) departments, specifically including the development, execution and management of Stand Alone or Rotation List Assignment-Based contracts from Professional Service Agreements (PSAs).

    Other duties include managing each Stand Alone PSA or Rotation List using department policies and procedures, and issuing assignments in an equitable manner using the established methodology. Additionally, responsibilities include managing all financial aspects of the assigned Stand Alone PSA or Rotation Lists to ensure the best use of authorizations for each consultant, as well as best use of funds in meeting the needs of various COA departments.

    Who We Are:

    Our department provides a variety of financial services and programs. The Financial Services Department ( FSD ) serves residents, vendors, and City departments.

    Our mission is to serve as a trusted steward of public resources with integrity and accountability to ensure a fiscally sound city.

    Our staff supports a wide variety of financial processes, including preparing the annual budget and annual fiscal report, procurement processes, franchise agreements, real estate transactions, and overseeing the City’s investment portfolio and debt management.

    As an internal support function within the larger City organization, FSD is proud to serve and act as a leader in financial management to its partner departments.

    Click here to read more about us online!


    Why Join Us?


    Meaningful Work
    Contribute to projects that improve the lives of the people in our community.

    Innovation and Collaboration
    Collaborate with diverse and talented teams, leveraging technology, continuous improvement, and best practices to drive progress in a variety of financial programs.

    Professional Growth and Development
    Achieve your professional goals. FSD offers opportunities to advance in multiple career paths, as well as a wide variety of learning opportunities.

    Work-Life Balance
    Enjoy a balanced lifestyle in a city renowned for its quality of life, outdoor activities, and cultural experiences.

    Hybrid Work Environment

    The City of Austin Flexible Work Arrangement Program is designed to empower employees and leaders to establish hybrid work arrangements that promote high levels of performance and engagement. Staff may be eligible to telework up to 50% within a two (2) week period. Work schedules are implemented to meet department requirements and are subject to change based on business needs.

    Health and Wellness

    The City of Austin is committed to providing cost-effective, sustainable benefits that assist employees in being physically and mentally well. For employees that are covered, this includes low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities and more.

    Click here to review the City of Austin’s Employee Benefits Guide .

    Click here to watch a short City of Austin Employment Video .

    Application Details:
    • A detailed, complete City of Austin employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications.
    • Please be thorough in completing the employment application and list all experience that is relevant to this position.
    • For each position, please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications.
    • Employment history dates must include month and year.


    Additional Details:
    • The Financial Services Department may close this job posting at any time after it has been advertised for seven (7) days, please apply as soon as possible if interested.
    • This position may require a skills assessment.
    • If you are identified as a top candidate, verification of your education, which may include High School graduation or GED equivalent, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees, will be required.
    • This position will require a pre-employment Criminal Background Investigation ( CBI ).
    • If you are selected as the top candidate for a position, we may contact your current and former employer, as well as the references listed in your application. Please be sure you have listed at least 3 previous supervisors in the application with correct contact information.
    • If you are identified as a top military candidate or a veteran, you must provide a copy of your DD-214.


    Travel:

    If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

    90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy:

    When the same or an additional vacancy occurs within a department in the same job title within 90 days after the start date of the top candidate, the hiring department may offer the additional position to another candidate from the same candidate pool.
    Pay Range
    $35.50 - $45.27
    Hours
    Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

    Telework opportunities may be available after an initial training period. Work schedules are implemented to meet the requirements of the department and are subject to change based on business needs.

    Staff eligible to telework must be in the office for at least 50% of their scheduled work week.
    Job Close Date 11/25/2024 Type of Posting External Department Financial Services Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location 3600 Presidential Blvd, Austin, TX 78719 Preferred Qualifications
    • Professional procurement experience in a lead role
    • Experience with highly technical and complex procurements of all types including those for construction, information technology, and professional services.
    • Experience with all different sourcing methods including Competitive Sealed Bidding, Competitive Sealed Proposals, Qualifications Based Selection, and Alternative Delivery Methods.
    • Professional Procurement Certifications such as: Certified Public Procurement Officer ( CPPO ), Certified Professional Public Buyer ( CPPB ), Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.), Certified Professional in Supply Management ( CPSM ), NIGP - CPP or national equivalence, or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of employment.
    • Ability to travel to more than one work location.


    Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
    Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

    Performs source selection and contract formation services including occasional informal solicitations such as Requests for Quotations ( RFQ ), issues purchase orders and single transaction contracts under the State’s formal threshold, participates under and leads cooperative contracts. Performs all formal solicitations above the formal threshold including Invitations for Bids ( IFB ), Requests for Proposals ( RFP ), and Requests for Qualifications ( RFQS ); solicitations for Citywide, revenue-generating, and concessions contracts; and solicitations for construction and construction-related professional services including alternative delivery methods. Performs contract management and contract administration services including order monitoring for delivery orders, purchase orders, and single transaction contracts; contract compliance monitoring for project contracts and term master agreements; and contract administration services for assigned contracts. Performs advisory and technical support services to assigned department customers, current and prospective contractors, and members of the public on a variety of procurement activities including procurement cards; delivery orders; purchase orders; informal source selection processes; all formal source selection processes; construction and construction-related professional services including alternative delivery methods, master agreements, order monitoring, participating under and leading cooperative contracts, contract management, contract administration, and category management. Performs category management of one or more groups of similar and/or related contracts as assigned; develops and maintains product, service, and contractual expertise within assigned categories; develops and maintains market intelligence within assigned categories; develops and executes strategic category plans; and develops and presents reports on the performance of category plans. Performs, as necessary, customer management for one or more departments as assigned; develops and maintains business, operational, and contractual dependencies of assigned departments; maintains effective working relationships with management, staff, and key stakeholders of assigned departments; leads or assists in the development of departmental procurement plans; monitors and reports on the performance of departmental procurement plans.

    Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

    Performs a lead role in one or more projects and/or programs as assigned.
    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
    Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

    • Knowledge of public purchasing practices and techniques.
    • Knowledge of applicable procurement statutes, ordinances, and codes.
    • Knowledge of accounting and budgeting process as it relates to purchasing transactions.
    • Knowledge of contract law, terms, and conditions.
    • Knowledge of buying procedures, purchase orders, delivery orders, and the use of purchasing cards.
    • Skill in alternative delivery methods for the procurement of construction and construction-related professional services.
    • Skill in informal and all formal source selection processes including price competition
    • Skill in contract negotiation and formation, contract management, and contract administration processes.
    • Skill in contract category management.
    • Skill in computes applications including spreadsheets, databases, and word processing software.
    • Skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with other City employees and the public.
    • Skill in effective oral and written communication.
    • Skill in exercising good judgment, tact, and diplomacy.
    • Skill in using automated purchasing systems.
    • Ability to provide relationship management to assigned customer departments.
    • Ability to develop and lead cross-functional teams.
    • Ability to resolve complex formal contract disputes.


    Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
    City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

    The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk
    Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.

    Supplemental Questions

    Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
    * The minimum qualifications of the Procurement Specialist IV position requires: Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, plus five (5) years of experience in a related field. Graduation with a graduate degree from an accredited college or university in a related field may substitute up to two (2) years of the required experience. Do you meet the minimum qualifications of this position?
    • Yes
    • No
    * Please briefly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications above.
    (Open Ended Question)
    * This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.
    • I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation.
    * Please briefly describe your professional procurement experience in a lead role.
    (Open Ended Question)
    * Please briefly describe your experience with different sourcing methods including Competitive Sealed Bidding, Competitive Sealed Proposals, Qualifications Based Selection, and Alternative Delivery Methods.
    (Open Ended Question)
    * Briefly describe your experience with highly technical and complex procurements of all types including those for construction, information technology, and professional services.
    (Open Ended Question)
    * Do you have one or more of the following Professional Procurement Certifications such as: Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), NIGP-CPP or national equivalence, or have the ability to obtain one within 6 months of employment.
    • Yes
    • No
    * Do you have the ability to travel to more than one work location?
    • Yes
    • No


    Optional & Required Documents

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  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • City of Austin
    • City of Austin

    The City of Austin

    This vibrant and dynamic city tops many lists for business, entertainment, and quality of life. One of the country’s most popular, high-profile “green” and culturally rich cities, Austin was recently selected the number one Best Place to Live in the U.S. (U.S. News & World Report). In 2016, Forbes named Austin the city most likely to prosper over the next decade on their America’s Cities of the Future list, and the City of Austin ranked in the top ten on the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers for 2017. 

    Austin continues to lead with its vision of being the Most Livable City in the Country, emerging as a player on the international scene with such events as SXSW, Austin City Limits, Formula 1, and being home to companies such as Apple, Samsung, Dell, and Ascension Seton Healthcare. From the home of state government and the University of Texas to the Live Music Capital of the World and its growth as a film center, Austin has gained worldwide attention as a hub for education, business, health, and sustainability. 

    The City offers a wide range of events, from music concerts, food festivals, and sports competitions to museum displays, exhibits, and family fun. Austin is also home to a wonderful ballet, world-class museums, one-of-a-kind shopping, and beautiful outdoor spaces. You can just as easily spend your morning paddling the lake as you can strolling through a celebrated history museum. 

    Located at the edge of the Texas Hill Country—rolling terrain of limestone bluffs, springs, rivers, and lakes—Austin’s temperate climate is ideal for year-round jogging, cycling, hiking on the City’s many trails, or swimming at Barton Springs or one of the area’s many other swimming holes. 

    There are a number of excellent golf courses in the area as well as recreational opportunities for rowing, kayaking, canoeing, camping, rock climbing, disc golf, mountain biking, fishing, and more. Austin truly has something to offer for everyone.

    City Government

    The City of Austin is a progressive, full-service municipal organization operating under the Council-Manager form of government. Austin has a 10-1 council system with an at-large Mayor and Council Members that represent ten districts. The Mayor and Council Members may serve in their respective seats for four years with a maximum of two consecutive terms. 

    The City Council appoints the City Manager who is the chief administrative and executive officer of the City. The City Manager is responsible for guiding and directing day-to-day operations, as well as providing strategic research, recommendations, and management leadership to the City Council on the city budget, programs, policies, and services. The City Manager implements the organization’s administrative responsibilities with a strong team of Assistant City Managers and department executives. Supported by a staff of more than 14,000 and a budget of $4.1 billion, the City Manager and staff deliver a broad range of services to the citizens of Austin. 

    The City Council and City Manager of Austin are committed to the mission of delivering the highest quality, cost-effective services. Austin is a beacon of sustainability, social equity, and economic opportunity; where diversity and creativity are celebrated; where community needs and values are recognized; where leadership comes from its community members, and where the necessities of life are affordable and accessible to all.

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