Long Beach City College
Supervisor, Purchasing and Contracts
Long Beach City College, Long Beach, California, us, 90899
Salary:
$83,351.00 - $113,568.00 Annually
Location :
Both Liberal Arts Campus & Pacific Coast Campus, CA
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Number:
25-022
Department:
Purchasing
Opening Date:
10/25/2024
Closing Date:
11/15/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
Supervisor, Purchasing and Contracts
OPEN RECRUITMENT
6-MONTH ELIGIBILITY LIST
$83,351.00 - $113,568.00 AnnuallyCURRENT VACANCY: 100%, 12 MONTHS
*Applications will only be accepted from November 11 to November 15 at 5:00 pm.*
*Proof of required documents, such as degree or transcripts, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Applications that fail to include all necessary documents will be considered incomplete and will be rejected.*
For experience and/or education substitutions, you must attach a statement clearly outlining how your additional experience and/or education covers the minimum requirements and qualifies you to perform the duties of the classification.
A limited number of candidates who best meet the needs of the District will be invited to continue in the examination process. It is important that your responses are clear and concise. Responses that are incomplete or unclear will not receive credit. The Work Experience you list on the application must also include all recent and relevant experience (including volunteer or unpaid work if the duties/responsibilities directly related to the job you are seeking) in order for your application and supplemental application to be considered. Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations.
The Purchasing department of the Long Beach Community College District is seeking highly-qualified individuals to be our Supervisor, Purchasing and Contracts! The incumbent supervises, organizes, coordinates, and assists in directing districtwide policies and procedures for contract development, formal bidding processes, and purchasing. The incumbent trains, supervises, and evaluates procurement personnel and also coordinates and ensures purchase orders, contracts, formal bids, Requests for Quotes (RFQ) and Requests for Proposals (RFP) activities comply with applicable State and local codes, regulations, policies, ethical standards and guidelines. Experience in an academic setting is highly desirable. If this describes you, we encourage you to apply for the opportunity to join the innovative and talented LBCC team!
The successful candidate will need to:be adaptable and flexiblebe a creative problem solverexhibit exceptional customer service skills, business communication, project management, and organizational skillshave the ability to build rapport with internal and external stakeholders across the District and lead a diverse teamAT-A-GLANCE POSITION INFORMATION
Type of position:
Full time (40 hours/week)Position Status:
PermanentSchedule:
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PMLocation:
Liberal Arts Campus (LAC) but will support both campusesSalary:
Range 5,$83,351.00 - $113,568.00 AnnuallyEligibility list: Will be valid for 6 months
once approved or ratified by the Personnel Commission. We reserve the right to use the established eligibility list for vacancies (permanent and temporary) in this classification as well as related classifications.Advanced salary placement:
Generally, new employees start at the first step on the salary schedule. Advanced salary placement may be considered on a case-by-case basis.Benefits:
The District provides an excellent and comprehensive benefits package. Please refer to the Benefits tab for more details.For further information on the position or application process, please contact (562) 938-4791.
ABOUT LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE:
Long Beach City College is committed to providing equitable student learning and achievement, by delivering high quality educational programs and support services to our diverse communities. Long Beach City College currently has the privilege of serving approximately 34,798 students, the majority of whom are students of color. Long Beach City College is a Hispanic serving institution, and of our student population 53% are Hispanic/Latinx, 14% are White, 13% are African American, 11% are Asian & Filipino, 8% are multi-ethnic, and 1% are Pacific Islanders. An ideal candidate will demonstrate cultural competency in serving the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender identity, sexual orientation, racial, and cultural backgrounds of community college student populations, including students with differing abilities. For more information on our college demographics please click here:
Long Beach City College is committed to empowering our students to become active, ethical participants in their learning, as well as in the democratic structures that give them voice and agency in shaping their society and world. In an environment that is caring, supportive, and inclusive, LBCC promotes equitable learning and educational achievement by delivering innovative, high-quality degree programs, certificate programs, holistic support services, and leading-edge workforce preparation for our diverse communities.
Please check out the LBCC mission and values and other strategic initiatives below to learn more.
Mission & ValuesEqual Employment Opportunity PlanStrategic PlanOffice of the Superintendent PresidentDuties
GENERAL PURPOSE
Under the direction of the Deputy Director, Purchasing and Contracts or an assigned administrator, supervises, organizes, coordinates, and assists in directing districtwide policies and procedures for contract development, formal bidding processes, and purchasing. The incumbent coordinates and ensures purchase orders, contracts, formal bids, Requests for Quotes (RFQ) and Requests for Proposals (RFP) activities are complying with applicable State and local codes, regulations, policies, ethical standards and guidelines. Trains and supervises professional, technical, and clerical staff; and performs related duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Supervisor, Purchasing and Contracts is responsible for supervising and coordinating the daily operations of the Purchasing Services Department. The incumbent is responsible for preparing and writing complex formal bid specifications and recommending new or revised purchasing procedures. This role will work along with the Deputy Director, Purchasing and Contracts to train, supervise, and evaluate personnel.
For the full position description, please click here:
Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in business, economics, public administration, paralegal studies, or a closely related field; and three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in purchasing operations and/or developing and administering public agency contracts, with one (1) of those years serving in a lead role/capacity; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:
A valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District's vehicle insurance policy.
Meeting the minimum requirements of the position does not guarantee advancement in the selection process. Candidate qualifications will be assessed to determine those who meet and exceed requirements and are deemed most competitive amongst the applicant pool to proceed.
Additional Information
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:
To be considered a candidate for this position, all materials required should be received by the Long Beach City College Office of Human Resources by the closing date. Incomplete or late applications will be disqualified from further consideration. Qualified candidates will be notified in writing if they are moving forward in the selection process.
Application Process:
Submit a
completed online application
through NEOGOV that reflects how and why you are a highly qualified applicant. All portions of the application must be entirely filled out to be considered for this position. A limited number of candidates who best meet the needs of the District will be invited to continue in the examination process. It is important that your responses are clear and concise. Responses that are incomplete or unclear will not receive credit. The Work Experience you list on the application must also include all recent and relevant experience (including volunteer or unpaid work if the duties/responsibilities directly related to the job you are seeking) in order for your application and supplemental application to be considered. Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations.If the position requires a college degree, transcripts or copy of a diploma,
the required document must be attached at the time of application . Unofficial transcripts are accepted during this phase. For experience and/or education substitutions, please make sure to attach a statement clearly outlining how your additional experience and/or education covers the minimum requirements and qualifies you to be considered for this position.If you participate in and fail any examination segment, you must wait a period of 90 days (~3 months) to test again for the same classification.During the recruitment process, LBCCD uses e-mail to contact or notify all applicants with important information. We encourage applicants to check their email account frequently. Please add "@lbcc.edu" and "@governmentjobs.com" to your Safe Senders List and/or Address Book to reduce the chance of messages from the Personnel Commission being delivered to Spam or Junk Mail. Questions? Please call (562) 938-4791.Selection Process:
The following examination segments are pass/fail and may be utilized during the selection process:
screening of the applicant's training, background, and experiencescored evaluation of responses on a supplemental application/ subject matter expert (SME) review. *** Please answer each question thoroughly as they will be read and scored by SMEs***in-person or online:
written examination(s)qualifications appraisal oral examinationperformance examinationtechnical oral examination(the above will be scored on a job-related basis)
**Please note that this schedule is tentative and subject to change**
Supplemental Application Scoring:
Week of November 18, 2024
Qualifications Appraisal Interview (may be via Zoom or in-person):
Week of December 9, 2024 Final interview (in-person only):
Week of December 16, 2024
Test parts are determined by the size and competitiveness of the candidate pool. A limited number of candidates who best meet the needs of the District will be invited to continue in the examination process. It is important that your responses are clear and concise. Responses that are incomplete or unclear will not receive credit. The Work Experience you list on the application must also include all recent and relevant experience (including volunteer or unpaid work if the duties/responsibilities directly related to the job you are seeking) in order for your application and supplemental application to be considered. Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations.
*** PLEASE NOTE: The District reserves the right to utilize a flexible pass point (cut-off score) on any test part to meet the staffing needs as determined by the District. Applicants that most closely meet the needs of the District will proceed with the recruitment process. ***
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS
Individuals who require reasonable accommodations in the Application or Examination Process in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office
at least 5 (five) days prior to the closing date , by calling (562) 938-4372 or emailing
THE LONG BEACH COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Long Beach Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and equity-minded hiring practices. It is the District's policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunities and are not subject to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identification, language, accent, citizenship status, race, color, ancestry, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, marital status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics.
Transfer Requests for current LBCC Employees:
District employees may request to transfer by completing the
Ancestral Land Acknowledgement
Long Beach City College acknowledges our presence on the traditional ancestral land of the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples. This land remains unceded territory. We acknowledge the painful history of genocide and forced removal from this territory. Long Beach City College honors and respects the Gabrielino/Tongva ancestors and their connection to this land.
Permanent Management Team Members receive the following benefits:
The district contributes to medical, dental, vision insurance, and Employee Assistance Program for the employee and eligible dependents, and life insurance for the employee. Benefits also include 21 vacation days and 5 management leave days.
For more details on the Management Team's health & welfare benefits , please refer to the Management Handbook link below on pages 11-15.
01
Please initial below that you understand and acknowledge the following:During the recruitment process, LBCCD uses e-mail to contact or notify all applicants with important information. We encourage applicants to check their email account frequently. Please add "@lbcc.edu" and "@governmentjobs.com" to your Safe Senders List and/or Address Book to reduce the chance of messages from the Personnel Commission being delivered to Spam or Junk Mail.
02
Please initial below that you understand and acknowledge the following:Completion of the following supplemental questions is required of all applicants. This is considered a test component in the examination process. An evaluation of candidates' responses will be made by a screening panel following the application deadline. A limited number of candidates who best meet the needs of the District will be invited to continue in the examination process. It is important that your responses are clear and concise. Responses that are incomplete or unclear will not receive credit. Your Work Experience in the application must also include all your recent and relevant experience (including volunteer or unpaid work if the duties/responsibilities directly relate to the job you are seeking) in order for your application and supplemental to be considered. For those questions to which you have no response, please indicate "no response". DO NOT refer the reader to your resume. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of completion of the required application or supplemental materials.
03
Please initial below that you understand and acknowledge the following: I am required to list all qualifying work history on my application and attach supporting documents, including licenses and proof of diploma or transcripts in order to have a complete application on file. If I do not submit all required documentation, by the closing date of the recruitment, I understand my application will be rejected as incomplete.
04
If you do NOT meet the minimum qualifications as stated and would like consideration based on a combination of education and experience, you are required to attach a equivalency statement that describes how the combination of your education and experience qualify you for this position.
I meet the minimum qualifications and attached all the required documentsYes, I attached my statement for consideration, in addition to the required documentsNo, I did not attach my statement, which would prevent me from being considered for the position
05
This position requires you to live and be a California resident. If you currently live outside of California, if offered the position, are you willing to relocate?
YesNoI am a California resident
06
Individuals who require reasonable accommodations in the Application or Examination Process in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office at least 5 (five) days prior to the closing date, by calling (562) 938-4372. Do you need reasonable accommodations?
YesNo
07
What is your highest level of education received?
HS/GEDAssociate's degreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreeDoctorate Degree
08
What specific discipline/major is your degree in?
businesseconomicspublic administrationparalegal studiesor a closely related field
09
How many years of increasingly responsible experience in purchasing operations and/or developing and administering public agency contracts do you have?
NoneLess than 1 year1 year2 years3 - 4 years5+ years
10
How many years in a lead role capacity in purchasing operations and/or developing and administering public agency contracts do you have?
NoneLess than 1 year1 year2 years3 - 4 years5+ years
11
Do you have direct work experience in any of the following (please check all that apply).
supervising and coordinating the daily operations of the Purchasing Services Departmentpreparing and writing complex formal bid specificationsrecommending new or revised purchasing procedurestrain, supervise, and evaluate personnelNone of the above
12
*** Please answer each question thoroughly as they will be read and scored by SMEs*** Note, please limit your response to no more than 1/2 page. Text beyond 1/2 page will not be considered.Please describe below your work experience that qualifies you for this position, including experience as a procurement supervisor, the type of organization you worked for and the type and number of staff you supervised.
13
*** Please answer each question thoroughly as they will be read and scored by SMEs*** Note, please limit your response to no more than 1/2 page. Text beyond 1/2 page will not be considered.In a procurement environment, there are natural peak times (start of fiscal year, end of fiscal year, federal grant deadlines). How would you handle the assignment of work for buyers and contracts staff to manage these peak periods to minimize impact to processing time?
Required Question
$83,351.00 - $113,568.00 Annually
Location :
Both Liberal Arts Campus & Pacific Coast Campus, CA
Job Type:
Full-Time
Job Number:
25-022
Department:
Purchasing
Opening Date:
10/25/2024
Closing Date:
11/15/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
Supervisor, Purchasing and Contracts
OPEN RECRUITMENT
6-MONTH ELIGIBILITY LIST
$83,351.00 - $113,568.00 AnnuallyCURRENT VACANCY: 100%, 12 MONTHS
*Applications will only be accepted from November 11 to November 15 at 5:00 pm.*
*Proof of required documents, such as degree or transcripts, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Applications that fail to include all necessary documents will be considered incomplete and will be rejected.*
For experience and/or education substitutions, you must attach a statement clearly outlining how your additional experience and/or education covers the minimum requirements and qualifies you to perform the duties of the classification.
A limited number of candidates who best meet the needs of the District will be invited to continue in the examination process. It is important that your responses are clear and concise. Responses that are incomplete or unclear will not receive credit. The Work Experience you list on the application must also include all recent and relevant experience (including volunteer or unpaid work if the duties/responsibilities directly related to the job you are seeking) in order for your application and supplemental application to be considered. Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations.
The Purchasing department of the Long Beach Community College District is seeking highly-qualified individuals to be our Supervisor, Purchasing and Contracts! The incumbent supervises, organizes, coordinates, and assists in directing districtwide policies and procedures for contract development, formal bidding processes, and purchasing. The incumbent trains, supervises, and evaluates procurement personnel and also coordinates and ensures purchase orders, contracts, formal bids, Requests for Quotes (RFQ) and Requests for Proposals (RFP) activities comply with applicable State and local codes, regulations, policies, ethical standards and guidelines. Experience in an academic setting is highly desirable. If this describes you, we encourage you to apply for the opportunity to join the innovative and talented LBCC team!
The successful candidate will need to:be adaptable and flexiblebe a creative problem solverexhibit exceptional customer service skills, business communication, project management, and organizational skillshave the ability to build rapport with internal and external stakeholders across the District and lead a diverse teamAT-A-GLANCE POSITION INFORMATION
Type of position:
Full time (40 hours/week)Position Status:
PermanentSchedule:
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PMLocation:
Liberal Arts Campus (LAC) but will support both campusesSalary:
Range 5,$83,351.00 - $113,568.00 AnnuallyEligibility list: Will be valid for 6 months
once approved or ratified by the Personnel Commission. We reserve the right to use the established eligibility list for vacancies (permanent and temporary) in this classification as well as related classifications.Advanced salary placement:
Generally, new employees start at the first step on the salary schedule. Advanced salary placement may be considered on a case-by-case basis.Benefits:
The District provides an excellent and comprehensive benefits package. Please refer to the Benefits tab for more details.For further information on the position or application process, please contact (562) 938-4791.
ABOUT LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE:
Long Beach City College is committed to providing equitable student learning and achievement, by delivering high quality educational programs and support services to our diverse communities. Long Beach City College currently has the privilege of serving approximately 34,798 students, the majority of whom are students of color. Long Beach City College is a Hispanic serving institution, and of our student population 53% are Hispanic/Latinx, 14% are White, 13% are African American, 11% are Asian & Filipino, 8% are multi-ethnic, and 1% are Pacific Islanders. An ideal candidate will demonstrate cultural competency in serving the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender identity, sexual orientation, racial, and cultural backgrounds of community college student populations, including students with differing abilities. For more information on our college demographics please click here:
Long Beach City College is committed to empowering our students to become active, ethical participants in their learning, as well as in the democratic structures that give them voice and agency in shaping their society and world. In an environment that is caring, supportive, and inclusive, LBCC promotes equitable learning and educational achievement by delivering innovative, high-quality degree programs, certificate programs, holistic support services, and leading-edge workforce preparation for our diverse communities.
Please check out the LBCC mission and values and other strategic initiatives below to learn more.
Mission & ValuesEqual Employment Opportunity PlanStrategic PlanOffice of the Superintendent PresidentDuties
GENERAL PURPOSE
Under the direction of the Deputy Director, Purchasing and Contracts or an assigned administrator, supervises, organizes, coordinates, and assists in directing districtwide policies and procedures for contract development, formal bidding processes, and purchasing. The incumbent coordinates and ensures purchase orders, contracts, formal bids, Requests for Quotes (RFQ) and Requests for Proposals (RFP) activities are complying with applicable State and local codes, regulations, policies, ethical standards and guidelines. Trains and supervises professional, technical, and clerical staff; and performs related duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Supervisor, Purchasing and Contracts is responsible for supervising and coordinating the daily operations of the Purchasing Services Department. The incumbent is responsible for preparing and writing complex formal bid specifications and recommending new or revised purchasing procedures. This role will work along with the Deputy Director, Purchasing and Contracts to train, supervise, and evaluate personnel.
For the full position description, please click here:
Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in business, economics, public administration, paralegal studies, or a closely related field; and three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in purchasing operations and/or developing and administering public agency contracts, with one (1) of those years serving in a lead role/capacity; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:
A valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District's vehicle insurance policy.
Meeting the minimum requirements of the position does not guarantee advancement in the selection process. Candidate qualifications will be assessed to determine those who meet and exceed requirements and are deemed most competitive amongst the applicant pool to proceed.
Additional Information
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:
To be considered a candidate for this position, all materials required should be received by the Long Beach City College Office of Human Resources by the closing date. Incomplete or late applications will be disqualified from further consideration. Qualified candidates will be notified in writing if they are moving forward in the selection process.
Application Process:
Submit a
completed online application
through NEOGOV that reflects how and why you are a highly qualified applicant. All portions of the application must be entirely filled out to be considered for this position. A limited number of candidates who best meet the needs of the District will be invited to continue in the examination process. It is important that your responses are clear and concise. Responses that are incomplete or unclear will not receive credit. The Work Experience you list on the application must also include all recent and relevant experience (including volunteer or unpaid work if the duties/responsibilities directly related to the job you are seeking) in order for your application and supplemental application to be considered. Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations.If the position requires a college degree, transcripts or copy of a diploma,
the required document must be attached at the time of application . Unofficial transcripts are accepted during this phase. For experience and/or education substitutions, please make sure to attach a statement clearly outlining how your additional experience and/or education covers the minimum requirements and qualifies you to be considered for this position.If you participate in and fail any examination segment, you must wait a period of 90 days (~3 months) to test again for the same classification.During the recruitment process, LBCCD uses e-mail to contact or notify all applicants with important information. We encourage applicants to check their email account frequently. Please add "@lbcc.edu" and "@governmentjobs.com" to your Safe Senders List and/or Address Book to reduce the chance of messages from the Personnel Commission being delivered to Spam or Junk Mail. Questions? Please call (562) 938-4791.Selection Process:
The following examination segments are pass/fail and may be utilized during the selection process:
screening of the applicant's training, background, and experiencescored evaluation of responses on a supplemental application/ subject matter expert (SME) review. *** Please answer each question thoroughly as they will be read and scored by SMEs***in-person or online:
written examination(s)qualifications appraisal oral examinationperformance examinationtechnical oral examination(the above will be scored on a job-related basis)
**Please note that this schedule is tentative and subject to change**
Supplemental Application Scoring:
Week of November 18, 2024
Qualifications Appraisal Interview (may be via Zoom or in-person):
Week of December 9, 2024 Final interview (in-person only):
Week of December 16, 2024
Test parts are determined by the size and competitiveness of the candidate pool. A limited number of candidates who best meet the needs of the District will be invited to continue in the examination process. It is important that your responses are clear and concise. Responses that are incomplete or unclear will not receive credit. The Work Experience you list on the application must also include all recent and relevant experience (including volunteer or unpaid work if the duties/responsibilities directly related to the job you are seeking) in order for your application and supplemental application to be considered. Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations.
*** PLEASE NOTE: The District reserves the right to utilize a flexible pass point (cut-off score) on any test part to meet the staffing needs as determined by the District. Applicants that most closely meet the needs of the District will proceed with the recruitment process. ***
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS
Individuals who require reasonable accommodations in the Application or Examination Process in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office
at least 5 (five) days prior to the closing date , by calling (562) 938-4372 or emailing
THE LONG BEACH COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Long Beach Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and equity-minded hiring practices. It is the District's policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunities and are not subject to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identification, language, accent, citizenship status, race, color, ancestry, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, marital status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics.
Transfer Requests for current LBCC Employees:
District employees may request to transfer by completing the
Ancestral Land Acknowledgement
Long Beach City College acknowledges our presence on the traditional ancestral land of the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples. This land remains unceded territory. We acknowledge the painful history of genocide and forced removal from this territory. Long Beach City College honors and respects the Gabrielino/Tongva ancestors and their connection to this land.
Permanent Management Team Members receive the following benefits:
The district contributes to medical, dental, vision insurance, and Employee Assistance Program for the employee and eligible dependents, and life insurance for the employee. Benefits also include 21 vacation days and 5 management leave days.
For more details on the Management Team's health & welfare benefits , please refer to the Management Handbook link below on pages 11-15.
01
Please initial below that you understand and acknowledge the following:During the recruitment process, LBCCD uses e-mail to contact or notify all applicants with important information. We encourage applicants to check their email account frequently. Please add "@lbcc.edu" and "@governmentjobs.com" to your Safe Senders List and/or Address Book to reduce the chance of messages from the Personnel Commission being delivered to Spam or Junk Mail.
02
Please initial below that you understand and acknowledge the following:Completion of the following supplemental questions is required of all applicants. This is considered a test component in the examination process. An evaluation of candidates' responses will be made by a screening panel following the application deadline. A limited number of candidates who best meet the needs of the District will be invited to continue in the examination process. It is important that your responses are clear and concise. Responses that are incomplete or unclear will not receive credit. Your Work Experience in the application must also include all your recent and relevant experience (including volunteer or unpaid work if the duties/responsibilities directly relate to the job you are seeking) in order for your application and supplemental to be considered. For those questions to which you have no response, please indicate "no response". DO NOT refer the reader to your resume. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of completion of the required application or supplemental materials.
03
Please initial below that you understand and acknowledge the following: I am required to list all qualifying work history on my application and attach supporting documents, including licenses and proof of diploma or transcripts in order to have a complete application on file. If I do not submit all required documentation, by the closing date of the recruitment, I understand my application will be rejected as incomplete.
04
If you do NOT meet the minimum qualifications as stated and would like consideration based on a combination of education and experience, you are required to attach a equivalency statement that describes how the combination of your education and experience qualify you for this position.
I meet the minimum qualifications and attached all the required documentsYes, I attached my statement for consideration, in addition to the required documentsNo, I did not attach my statement, which would prevent me from being considered for the position
05
This position requires you to live and be a California resident. If you currently live outside of California, if offered the position, are you willing to relocate?
YesNoI am a California resident
06
Individuals who require reasonable accommodations in the Application or Examination Process in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office at least 5 (five) days prior to the closing date, by calling (562) 938-4372. Do you need reasonable accommodations?
YesNo
07
What is your highest level of education received?
HS/GEDAssociate's degreeBachelor's DegreeMaster's DegreeDoctorate Degree
08
What specific discipline/major is your degree in?
businesseconomicspublic administrationparalegal studiesor a closely related field
09
How many years of increasingly responsible experience in purchasing operations and/or developing and administering public agency contracts do you have?
NoneLess than 1 year1 year2 years3 - 4 years5+ years
10
How many years in a lead role capacity in purchasing operations and/or developing and administering public agency contracts do you have?
NoneLess than 1 year1 year2 years3 - 4 years5+ years
11
Do you have direct work experience in any of the following (please check all that apply).
supervising and coordinating the daily operations of the Purchasing Services Departmentpreparing and writing complex formal bid specificationsrecommending new or revised purchasing procedurestrain, supervise, and evaluate personnelNone of the above
12
*** Please answer each question thoroughly as they will be read and scored by SMEs*** Note, please limit your response to no more than 1/2 page. Text beyond 1/2 page will not be considered.Please describe below your work experience that qualifies you for this position, including experience as a procurement supervisor, the type of organization you worked for and the type and number of staff you supervised.
13
*** Please answer each question thoroughly as they will be read and scored by SMEs*** Note, please limit your response to no more than 1/2 page. Text beyond 1/2 page will not be considered.In a procurement environment, there are natural peak times (start of fiscal year, end of fiscal year, federal grant deadlines). How would you handle the assignment of work for buyers and contracts staff to manage these peak periods to minimize impact to processing time?
Required Question