CONTRACTS AND PROCUREMENT ANALYST
Deadline to apply for this recruitment is Friday, October 11, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. PST.
This recruitment is open to external candidates, internal OCSC employees, and internal OCSC promotions. The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies.
ANNUAL SALARY
$108,784.00 - $127,899.20
BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS
- Choice of five medical plans
- $3,500 Optional Benefit Plan (OBP) annually
- Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (2.50% at 67 formula)
- Optional deferred compensation program (457 plan)
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
- 14 paid holidays per year
- Vacation and sick leave packages
- Dental and vision plans
- Tuition reimbursement
TELEWORK/ON-SITE OPPORTUNITY
This position is eligible for a combination of telework and on-site work assignments. Some assignments may be limited or not available. Telework must be completed from a pre-designated home-based location within the State of California and employees may be required to report on-site to address business needs.
Telework is at the sole discretion of the Court and may be rescinded with 48 hours' notice, based on needs of the Orange County Superior Court.
ABOUT ORANGE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT
The Orange County Superior Court is the third largest court of general jurisdiction in California. We have courthouses throughout the county, including locations in Orange, Westminster, Fullerton, Newport Beach, and Santa Ana. We have a staff of about 1,500 and an operating budget of nearly $250 million. The Court's Judges, Commissioners and employees are recognized for their high standards of achievement, integrity, and diversity. The Court is committed to ensuring equal access to court services and enhancing public confidence in the court system.
To learn more about the Superior Court of California, County of Orange, visit our homepage at .
ABOUT THE POSITION
Under general supervision, the Contracts and Procurement Analyst researches, drafts, negotiates and finalizes contracts to secure goods and services for various court departments and Judicial Officers; interacts with a variety of court staff, project managers, and executives, along with vendors and outside stakeholders; performs related tasks within area of assignment.
Duties for the classification may include, but are not limited to:
- Coordinates and prepares the scope of work and specifications of contracts for professional/technical services, contract/agreement documents and Requests for Bids and Proposals; analyzes needs; recommends sourcing options and solicits vendors until Court needs are met.
- Prepares, reviews and monitors contracts and/or agreements for assigned area; ensures general and legal compliance with established terms and conditions; conducts risk analysis for service and software agreements; may prepare analytical and statistical reports on operations and activities.
- Writes contract requirements in conformance with the Judicial Branch Contracting Manual, Trial Court Policies and Procedures and State and Federal laws, ordinances and rules and regulations.
- Researches and interprets contract provisions including explaining contract processes, remedies, penalties and compliance terms to Court departments and end users; obtains certificates and other appropriate certifications pursuant to contract provisions.
- Prepares, maintains, and monitors contract and agreement files as required; updates and maintains contracts and agreements in compliance with department procedures; coordinates the renewal and extension of contracts as needed.
- Depending on assignment, may draft or assist in the preparation and negotiation of contracts and agreement documents in compliance with established guidelines and department requirements.
- Depending on assignment, may initiate and perform a variety of accounts receivable/payable related work in support of proper system accounting processes and year-end closing of purchase orders.
- Depending on assignment, may provide direct supervision to general unit staff as needed. This would include assigning and reviewing work, training employees, evaluating employee performance, approving leaves and merit increases, and administering discipline.
- Ensures practices and procedures of the unit remain aligned with the agency goals and objectives (i.e., cost savings, expedited purchasing, and open competition).
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public or business administration, criminal justice, finance, economics, logistics, or a closely related field. Note: A copy of your college diploma or official transcripts must be included with your application.
-AND -
Three (3) years of full-time (or equivalent) experience in the preparing, administrating, and monitoring contracts and procurement work.
EDUCATION SUBSTITUTION
Four (4) additional years of full-time (or equivalent) experience in the preparing, administrating and monitoring contracts and procurement work may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
- Juris Doctor from an accredited institution.
- Public sector procurement experience.
APPLICATION PROCESS
All applicants are required to submit a completed online application and supplemental questionnaire. To learn more about how to create an application, click HERE . Résumés will not be accepted in lieu of the required application and supplemental questionnaire. For tips on completing/updating your application, refer to our "Helpful Application Tips" guide by clicking HERE (Download PDF reader) .
SELECTION PROCESS
STEP 1: Applications will be reviewed by Human Resources to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and/or desirables. It is to your benefit to include all current and previous related work experience. When listing Court experience, please include dates and classification of each position held, if more than one. Only those who meet the minimum qualifications and desirables (if applicable) will proceed to the next step in the recruitment process.
STEP 2: Candidates will be required to provide a copy of a recent transcript (e.g., within the last six (6) months as part of the recruitment process). Those candidates passing the transcript review and an oral exam will be referred to step 3 in the selection process.
STEP 3: Candidates who are successful in step 2 will be placed on the eligible list and may be considered for interview. Placement on the eligible list does not guarantee an interview or employment.
All candidates will be notified via email of their status at each step of the process. Additional steps in the selection process will include a local background check and a reference check.
BACKGROUND CHECK
A thorough background check will be conducted, including but not limited to work experience, education, certifications, driving record, criminal record, litigation judgment or verdict, and financial/credit information. Fingerprints of candidates are also taken as part of our background check process.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Orange County Superior Court provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, upon request. Please contact the Human Resources Department at if you feel that you will need a reasonable accommodation for any aspect of the selection process.
ELIGIBLE LIST
This recruitment will be used to establish an eligible list for current and future vacancies. The eligible list will remain active until the list is exhausted, or a new recruitment opens.
STATUS NOTIFICATIONS
You will be notified by email during the process of this recruitment through GovernmentJobs.com. Please check your email spam/junk folders and accept emails ending with GovernmentJobs.com and occourts.org. If your information changes, please update your profile at .
E-VERIFY
The Superior Court of California, County of Orange participates in the E-Verify program which confirms employment eligibility of new hires.
QUESTIONS?
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Mary Ann Huynh at . For general employment information, please click HERE .
Orange County Superior Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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