Summary

The Denver Parks and Recreation (DPR) Contracts and Procurement Manager is key support role to the mission of the department. DPR is dedicated to customer service and enhancing the health of residents and the environment through innovative programs and safe, beautiful and sustainable places. DPR employees are devoted to positively impacting our diverse population, including children, youth, adults, seniors and adaptive participants.

Description

About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $96,275 – $143,210. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
457B Retirement Plan
140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year
Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

Location

The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed, at a job site several days a week and off-site as needed. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days. In this position you can expect to work on site at the Denver Post Building (101 W. Colfax Denver, CO 80201) on your in-office days.

What You’ll Do

This supervisory position will manage a team of four and oversee the department's procurement, including the purchase of goods and services and the administration of various contracts from inception to completion. The person in the role directly supports all Denver Parks & Recreation operations and projects by managing contracts and procurement for the department. Specifically, as the Contracts and Procurement Manager you will be responsible for the following:

Training employees in the procedures and techniques required in the performance of their duties. Assists staff by providing technical guidance and direction.
Provides oversight for the timely procurement of professional services and discretionary contracts (expenditure and revenue) in accordance with City procurement policies and all other applicable federal, state and local laws, policies and procedures.
Develops and/or identifies proposed improvement to contracting programs, policies and procedures.
Researches market sources and vendors to locate and ensure most cost effective and competitive pricing for the purchase of supplies and services. Prepares and issues solicitation documents. Receives and evaluates proposals and bids; awards or recommends the award of contracts.
Oversees and actively participates in contract initiation process through execution of contract.
Interviews, selects, supervises, develops, evaluates, counsels, and if necessary, disciplines personnel according to established City of Denver policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Participates and understands Denver’s outreach activities to ensure that small, women and minority-owned business have an equitable opportunity to participate in procurement.
Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

About You

What You’ll Bring

We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.

Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

Experience with software systems, such as: Jaggaer, Salesforce, Bidnet and Workday
Knowledge of procurement and contract management standards, planning, solicitation processes, procurement and contract monitoring and compliance practices.
Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, policies, procedures and regulations pertaining to procurement and contracts.
Knowledge of personnel administration principles and practices.
Knowledge of supervisory practices, procedures, and techniques.
Knowledge of City policies regarding small, women and minority-owned business vendors and awards.
Ability to understand procurement and contract management data, documents, and reports.
Ability to understand and interpret financial data.
Ability to work independently and perform procurement and contract service projects from inception to completion.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, City Management and their staff, vendors and contract service

Required Minimum Qualifications

Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in a related field based on a specific position(s).
Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of experience at the type and level of functional or operational management, which must have included staff supervision.
Education/Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education.
Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
License/Certifications: By position, requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application

Application Deadline

This posting will accept applications until 11:59 PM on Sunday, May 5, 2024. Please submit your application as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CA2750 Manager

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Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$96,275.00 – $158,854.00

Starting Pay

$96,275 – $143,210/annually, based on experience and education

Agency

Parks and Recreation

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

Applicants for employment with the City and County of Denver must have valid work authorization that does not require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the U.S.

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