State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Social Services Contract And Procurement Director (4831MP)

$44.35-$60.46 Hourly / $3,547.59-$4,836.67 BiWeekly /
$92,592.00-$126,237.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Department of Social Services, Office of Operations and Contract Administration, this class is accountable for directing all contract and procurement programs and operations.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Receives executive direction from the Deputy Commissioner or administrative official of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Directs staff of division.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Directs staff and operations of division;
  • Coordinates, plans and manages program activities;
  • Formulates program goals and objectives;
  • Develops or assists in the development of related policy;
  • Interprets and administers pertinent laws;
  • Evaluates staff;
  • Prepares or assists in preparation of program budget;
  • Maintains contacts with individuals both within and outside of program who might impact program activities;
  • Administers all contracting and procurement activities for department including negotiation, monitoring and enforcement of contracts;
  • Develops standards for proper conduct of procurement actions;
  • Develops and implements procurement and contract compliance guidelines;
  • Serves as liaison between department and other state regulatory agencies for procurements and subsequent contracts;
  • Coordinates state and federal audits or reviews of department procurement activities;
  • Develops standardized contract language and terms;
  • Develops and maintains centralized contract archives;
  • Provides technical assistance to staff in development of requests for proposals, negotiations and procurement activities;
  • Leads the recruitment and hiring of staff, including outreach, interview and selection;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Considerable knowledge of
    • principles and practices of contract administration including legal and business processes;
    • procurement principles and methods;
  • Knowledge of
    • and ability to apply management principles and practices;
    • relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations;
  • Considerable
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
    • skill in contract negotiation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Nine (9) years of experience in public or business administration having responsibility for contract procurement, negotiations and administration.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

  • College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
  • A Master's degree in a related field or a law degree may be substituted for one (1) additional year of the General Experience.
  • Experience as a Program Supervisor in the Department of Social Services involving the management of regional or statewide grants and contracts processes may be substituted for the General Experience on a year for year basis.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(32)-Purchasing

BARGAINING UNIT

(02)-MANAGERIAL

EEO

(1)-Officials And Administrators

SALARY INFORMATION

MP 63

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the Social Services Contract And Procurement Director in Salary Group MP 63 approved effective January 9, 1998. (Revised to add Acknowledgement section and modify content) Final No. 23-001

EFFECTIVE DATE

01/03/2023
CLASS: 4831MP; EST: 12/7/1984; REV: 3/7/2023;