IT Procurement and Contract Specialist

Job Description And Duties Are you looking for an exciting and fast-paced career? Join the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) and be part of an organization that serves as a leader in emergency management and homeland security through dedicated service to all. We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team. If you are interested in a challenging opportunity in a high-energy, team-oriented environment, you are encouraged to apply. Job Summary Under direction of the Information Technology Admin Supervisor (IT Supervisor II), the IT Specialist I (ITS I) will act as the IT Procurement and Contract Specialist and plan, create, manage, control, and track IT procurements. The incumbent receives direction with assignments in terms of broadly defined missions or functions and plans, designs, and executes programs, studies, and other work independently. The incumbent will assist IT management and project lead(s) to perform varied and unrelated processes in connection with procurement support for IT projects and operations. The ITS I will function in a demanding and changing environment, which requires the ITS I to act with great independence while effectively maintaining a routine workload and regularly responding to short-term tasks. The work also involves demonstrating leadership in identifying new issues and business opportunities and in assisting management with the most sensitive issues. Incumbents demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the relationship of their specialization and/or project responsibilities to the work as a whole. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . Working Conditions Hybrid Telework : This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule. Additional in office days may be required based on the business need. Department Information The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture by hiring and retaining individuals from a variety of backgrounds and personal experiences. Our employees are empowered with the tools and resources necessary to meet our mission, while continuing to expand equity and inclusion efforts at all levels of the organization. We are committed to the spirit and work required to ensure the safety and resilience of every community in California. The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is an emergency response, homeland security, and disaster recovery agency and as a result, is a dynamic and exciting place to work in a team-oriented environment. Cal OES provides training to enhance the understanding of emergency and incident management to all employees. In the event of an emergency, employees may be contacted and requested to report to work in the event of an emergency. This contact may be outside of your normal working hours (evenings/nights, weekends, and holidays). This service may require irregular work hours, work locations other than the official duty location, and may include duties other than those specified in your official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and you may be required to relocate to emergency sites. More information may be found here: Policy & Administration | California Governor's Office of Emergency Services Department Website: http://www.caloes.ca.gov Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective and beneficial relationships with state, local, and Federal government agencies, and the vendor community, as it relates to information technology contract management. Ability to communicate effectively with others as demonstrated by strong w…

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