Salary : $58,750.20 – $77,133.14 Annually
Location : Alhambra, CA
Job Type: Regular
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 23079
Division: Administrative Services Division
Opening Date: 07/27/2023
Closing Date: 8/10/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
PROCUREMENT ANALYST I
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DIVISION
PROCUREMENT
Regular Position
The Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) is a dynamic, innovative agency created in 1982 by the Board of Supervisors to generate affordable housing, community and economic development throughout Los Angeles County and participating cities. Funded primarily with federal grants, the LACDA is an industry leader in sponsoring new solutions to housing and neighborhood revitalization and forming partnerships with private and public agencies. To find out more about the LACDA, please visit our web site at www.lacda.org.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Under the general direction of a Supervisor, this position performs procurement and contract administration support for the Los Angeles County Development Authority. The incumbent must maintain compliance with all relevant County, State, and Federal laws, ordinances, and internal policies and procedures.
Essential Job Duties
Essential Job Duties:
The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned:
- Utilize electronic systems for record keeping purposes.
- Develop solicitation packages for procuring materials/supplies, professional services, construction and commodities.
- Analyze proposals.
- Determine contract strategies, soliciting and scheduling pre-bid meetings.
- Evaluate bids and proposals for compliance.
- Develop and monitor project management timelines.
- Coordinate contract specifications such as complying with insurance requirements.
- Determine prevailing wage for the projects, and approve payroll documents.
- Conduct internal audits, and perform other related duties as assigned.
The candidate must be able to analyze procurement related documents, demonstrate knowledge and experience in the field of Procurement and Contract Administration and be able to maintain compliance while committed to a high standard of customer service.
The candidate must be proficient with web-based systems and Microsoft Office products including Excel and Word. The candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to establish cooperative, working relationships with internal staff, other divisions, and outside vendors.
Ability to perform multiple assignments concurrently while still maintaining attention to detail is critical to success in this position. Must be able to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple assignments, work with limited supervision, and make sound independent decisions.
This position demands strong writing skills, attention to detail, multitasking, time management and planning skills while performing as a procurement subject matter expert committed to exceptional customer service and fair, open, competitive, timely, and ethical procurement practices.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in business or a related field
- One (1) year of experience in Procurement and Contract Administration for a large business or public agency.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION
Completion of a certification program demonstrating advanced knowledge in the Procurement arena such as public contracts, or federal government contracting, is preferred but not required.
Additional Information
Equal Opportunity
Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a workplace culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion to advance our mission of building better lives and better neighborhoods.
Reasonable Accommodation
If you are an individual with a disability and need to request reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please email Los Angeles County Development Authority, Human Resources at hr.recruiter@lacda.org.
Application Process
To be considered, all applicants are required to apply online and include an updated resume.
In the Work Experience section of your online application, provide a description of the work you performed as it relates to the position. For each job held, include the dates of employment, name and address of your employer, position title, hours per week, and supervisor.
Please thoroughly answer all supplemental questions. Do not answer “see resume”.
Please include three (3) professional references in the “Reference” section of your application.
Failure to comply with this application process may result in disqualification.
Screening and Selection Process
Following the review of application materials, the most qualified candidates will be contacted for an assessment test and/or interview. Please check the email account you used for the application process for a communication regarding the status of your application.
Salary compensation is dependent on qualifications (experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities). Initial salary placement is generally made between the start and mid-point of the posted range. New hires are not eligible to start at the maximum of the posted range.
Conditions of Employment
Prior to the start of employment, successful applicants will be subject to a post-offer medical examination and criminal background check as a condition of employment. Background check information will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability for the position.
Successful applicants must possess a valid California Class C Driver’s License, an acceptable driving record, and must comply with the LACDA’s Motor Vehicle Safety Policy during employment.
Proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.
Employment with the LACDA is at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without cause.
DEADLINE TO APPLY: AUGUST 10, 2023 at 11:59PM
APPLY IMMEDIATELY, POSITION MAY CLOSE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
RECRUITMENT NUMBER: 23079
As a regular full time employee you are eligible to receive the following benefits offered by the Los Angeles County Development Authority(LACDA):
- Thirteen paid holidays*
- Ten days (80 hours) of Vacation based on years of service up to twenty days (160 hours) of vacation time subject to the conditions listed under LACDA Provided Leave
- Twelve days (96 hours) of sick time subject to the conditions listed under LACDA Provided Leave
- One (8 hour) floating holiday (must be utilized by December 31)
- $10,000 group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance Policy
- Short term and long term disability insurance
- Paid jury duty and witness leave up to 176 hours per year
- Paid bereavement leave up to three days is permitted in the event of death of an immediate family member
- Medical / Dental / Vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care)
- Supplemental Employee and Dependent Life Insurance
- Employee and Family Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- CalPERS
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- Bilingual Pay (if applicable)
In addition to the above, the LACDA’s Flexible Benefits Plan is authorized under Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code, and permits employees to use pre-tax dollars to pay for their portion of the cost of benefits under the Plan through “Salary Redirection” arrangements.
As part of this plan the LACDA will contribute $1000.00 per month, effective on the first (1st) of the month following the completion of one (1) full month of compensated service.
Changes to CalPERS:
The LACDA is a participant of the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS). Effective January 1, 2013, an employee who is hired by the LACDA and who is enrolled in CalPERS for the first time, is not eligible for CalPERS reciprocity OR has a break in service greater than 6 months (aka “New Member”), shall be enrolled in the CalPERS benefit formula of 2% at 62 and pay the 8.25% member contribution.
An employee who is hired by the LACDA from another CalPERS agency, or an agency with CalPERS reciprocity, or with a break in service of 6 months or less (aka “Classic Member”) shall receive the CalPERS benefit formula of 2% at 60 and pay 2.5% of the 7% member contribution. It’s important to note that if a member has a break in service of more than six months but returns to service with the same employer, the member would be considered a “Classic Member.”
*Traffic Court Specialist (TCS) employees receive one additional holidays.
For additional benefits information, please visit our website – www.lacda.org
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Only your application and supplemental responses will be reviewed to determine minimum qualifications. PLEASE CHECK YOUR ANSWERS CAREFULLY. Mistakes or incomplete responses may result in disqualification. Do not rely on a resume or respond “see resume ” as it will not be used to determine qualifications. All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.
- I understand the information above
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Do you have a four year or higher college or university degree specializing in Public Administration, Business Administration, or related field? (To receive credit for education, degree and/or transcripts must be uploaded to application/Neogov at the time of filing).
- Yes
- No
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Please identify the number of years of directly related experience you possess working in Procurement and Contract Administration for a large business or public agency.
- No prior work experience
- 1-2 years of related work experience
- 3 or more years of related work experience
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Please identify the number of years of directly related experience you possess working in Procurement and/or Contract Administration for a large business or public agency.
- No prior work experience
- 1-2 years of related work experience
- 3 or more years of related work experience
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Do you possess a certificate demonstrating knowledge in the Procurement arena such as public contracts, or federal government contracting? (To receive credit certificate must be uploaded to application/Neogov at the time of filing)
- Yes
- No
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Please describe your experience and scope of responsibility in performing the following activities:A. ProcurementB. Contract AdministrationC. Federal Government ContractingIf no experience in any or all the areas, please indicate “NA”
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