What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contracts Manager position at Prince George's County, MD Government?

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The Prince George’s County Department of Family Services is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Contracts Manager (Community Developer 4G), grade G27, in the Management Services Division.

About the Position

This is management level, professional, and administrative generalist work performed in the procurement of goods, services, commodities, equipment and supplies in conjunction with the guidance of the Office of Procurement. Work includes negotiation of complex contracts, issuing instructions to contractors/vendors; and provision of recommendations to ensure timely processing of contractual agreements. Provides guidance and leadership to ensure compliance with established County policy and procedures regarding contractual management needs. Incumbents provide administrative and technical support to an Associate Director, to identify the most practical procurement process needed to meet service goals. Participates with key management team leaders to ensure timely completion of contracts, agreements and procurement of goods and services in compliance with County Administrative Procedures. Work is performed under general supervision and performance is evaluated in terms of its overall contribution to managerial improvement and organizational efficiency.

About the Agency

The Department of Family Services improves the quality of life and overall well-being of the communities by providing information, assistance and referrals, as well as promoting and developing high quality, innovative programs that educate, empower, respect choice and preserve dignity. The department is responsible for providing assistance to some of the County’s most vulnerable citizens – children, families, victims of domestic violence, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, veterans, and seniors. The department is comprised of three divisions that serve the aging and disabled, victims of domestic violence, as well as children, youth and families in need of support and resources.

Examples of Work

Directs and administers the contract approval process for all departmental agreements with community-based organizations and other County agencies in compliance with established County policies and procedures.
Serves as Departmental Liaison to the Office of Procurement and provides guidance and trainings on internal County Policies regarding the procurement of goods and services.
Coordinates purchasing procedures and policies utilized in the preparation, development and awarding of contracts.
Provides guidance on the appropriate procurement mechanisms to utilize to expedite internal County approval of procurement needs.
Performs duties relative to the collection of Performance Management data and prepares monthly reports as required by Management.
Serves as a Legislative Liaison to the Office of the County Executive to establish working relationships with federal, state and local government agencies and advocacy groups to review Local and State Legislation.
Partners with internal staff in the submission of grant applications and proposals to enhance the administration of programs and services.

Qualifications

Master's degree in business or public administration, social services, sociology, psychology, or other field(s)
Three (3) years of progressively responsible professional technical, analytical and developmental work experience with at least one (1) year in a lead/supervisory role

An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be accepted.

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to analyze and interpret detailed contractual needs and the capability to develop, implement and maintain extensive reporting systems are also preferred.

EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

Additional Information

Job Location:

Harriet Hunter Center, 6420 Allentown Road, Camp Springs, MD 20748

Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must:

Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties, if applicable.
Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable.

Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

Eligibility to Work: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.

Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

General Plan Information:

The Prince George’s County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.

A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.

Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.

The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).

New employees must enroll in the County’s health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.

The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.

After enrolling in the County’s benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).

Employee Benefits

Prince George’s County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 hours, per week)
Group Term Life Insurance
Long & Short-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
- Dependent Care Assistance Program
- Health Care Flexible Spending Account
Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick)
13 Paid Holidays
Retirement Benefits
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  - Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%
- Supplemental Pension Plan
  - Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%
- 457(b)
- 403(b)
Employee Discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Benefits
- Critical Illness
- Whole Life Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Legal Services

For additional details, please visit: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/human-resources-management/employees/benefits

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