DWM Watershed Manager ; Procurement

General Description and Classification Standards

Assists with the procurement and execution of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects for the City’s Department of Watershed Management’s Procurement Planning and Strategic Sourcing Office that includes requirements and planning for formal solicitations, goods and commodities contracts and overall contract management and administration.

Supervision Received

Dir e ction received is ge n er a l and focus more on l o ng-t e rm a nd sh o rt-term o b jectives, m an a gerial effective n ess and results. This position reports to Watershed Director I for Procurement Planning and Strategic Sourcing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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T hese are typical r esponsibilities for this position and should not be c onstr u ed as exclusive or a ll i n clusive. May pe r form other duti e s as assigne d .

Assists with the procurement planning and execution of the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects forthe Department of Watershed Management (DWM).

Manages and tracks the procurement of commodities and professional services contracts.

Manages the activities of complex contracts to assure continuity of critical services and compliance with contractual obligations and the City’s Code of Ordinances.

Assists, reviews and prepares legislation documents for formal solicitations.

Trains staff on policies and procedures and assist others with applying procurement concepts.

Collaborates with internal stakeholders to support the successful delivery of capital projects and operational initiatives.

Supports the Manager II position when requested.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Decision Making

Must make decisions independently and keep the Director abreast.

Leadership Provided

Receives direction from the Director who h a s m a na g erial auth o rity o v e r p rofession a l a nd a dmi n istrative e mpl o y e s e ng a ged in   o ad fu n c tio n al areas related to strategic sourcing and data management and analysis.

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the o

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities - This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list.

Mastery of the competitive purchasing process from solicitation option selections through to contract administration and close outs.

Knowledge of public purchasing laws, principles, and procedures, understanding of technical specifications, and knowledge of accounting and budgeting as they relate to purchasing activities.

Knowledge of complex, high dollar value contracts and how they are monitored and administered.

Knowledge of City government processes and procedures is desired.

Experience in the development of RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, IFBs, contract agreements, and various project delivery methods required.

Effective collaboration with internal user agencies and external vendors and/or customers.

Knowledge of concepts, processes, and tools of profession; knowledge of relationship of professional disciplines among related organizations and functions.

Knowledge of the water industry is a plus.

Effective business communication and presentation skills, with keen attention to detail.

Effective management and team building skills.

Skill in identifying operating issues and developing solutions.

Ability to train and/or assist others with applying procurement concepts.

Ability to build effective rel a tionships within and outside of the…