Who We Are

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) supports Ohioans and their families through the following programs:

• Cash and Food Assistance
• Employment Services and Workforce Development
• Unemployment Insurance
• Adult Protective Services
• Child Support

Public service is an honorable way to serve the community in a hands-on dedicated way. You can make a difference in someone’s world!

Guiding Principles

• We will be a leader in customer satisfaction.
• We will have a reputation that attracts and retains talented, diverse, and dedicated employees.
• We get better at what we do every day.

Office of Legal & Acquisition Services

The Office of Contracts and Acquisitions (OCA) is housed within the Office of Legal and Acquisition Services and has the expertise and authority for creating agreements and contracts and overseeing the acquisition of goods and services for ODJFS.The mission of OCA is to meet and maintain the highest level of compliance with Federal and State laws, rules, policies, and procedures for acquisitions and contracting for ODJFS and to establish and maintain public trusts and confidence in the stewardship of taxpayer funds. Learn more about the Office by visiting theODJFS OCA webpage

What You Will Do

• Develop procurement methods, instruments and structures for ODJFS program areas (e.g., Child Support, Child Welfare, Family Assistance, Workforce Development).
• Meet with agency management to advise and offer technical assistance in procuring needed goods and services from outside vendors in accordance with applicable state and federal procurement standards.
• Develop, assist in developing, and update agency procurement policies and procedures, as well as procurement documents and related support materials.
• Oversee the monitoring of supplier and agency performance and the identification and resolution of performance issues.
• Develop and deliver agency-wide and county training in procurement requirements, procedures and methods.
• Review proposed legislation and/or policy changes to determine financial impact and/or establishes sourcing procedures in line with legislative/policy requirements.
• Oversee resolution to projected and/or actual missed performance targets.
• Supervise assigned staff (e.g., assign work and provide direction).

Necessary Skills

• Procurement knowledge, skill and experience.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Turn work around quickly.
• Operation of electronic devices (e.g., computer, tablet, cell phone).
• Applicable software applications (e.g., spreadsheets, databases, word processing).
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions.
• Understand technical manuals & verbal instructions associated with sourcing procedures.
• Proofread technical specifications, recognize errors & make corrections.
• Identify noncompliance & formulate response.
• Statistical analysis.
• Gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things to forecast & plan.
• Write business correspondence or communications reflecting sourcing procedures.
• Develop & maintain good rapport with internal agency customers & vendors.
• Establish friendly atmosphere as unit supervisor.
  

Schedule: Full-time.

Hours: Standard workdays are Monday through Friday. Hours are between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.

Location: This position reports to the James A Rhodes State Officer Tower - 30 E. Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215.

Travel: Occasional travel within the state of Ohio.

PN(s): 20101492.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

The ideal candidate, at minimum, must have the following:

OPTION 1

• Completion of graduate core in public or business administration, purchasing, materials management, contracting, acquisition management or logistics, supply chain management, operations management or other sourcing related field;
• AND 18 mos. exp. or 18 mos. trg. in purchasing/procurement/sourcing.

Option 2

• Completion of undergraduate core in public or business administration, purchasing, materials management, contracting, acquisition management or logistics, supply chain management, operations management or other sourcing related field;
• AND 30 mos. exp. or 30 mos. trg. in purchasing/procurement/sourcing.

Option 3

• 54 mos. exp. or 54 mos. trg. in purchasing/procurement/sourcing to include exp. in performing spend analysis, developing sourcing strategy & evaluating vendor performance.

Option 4:

• 12 mos. exp. as Sourcing Planner, 64514.

Option 5:

• 24 mos. exp. as Senior Sourcing Analyst, 64513 with the State of Ohio.

Option 6:

• Equivalent of minimum class qualifications for employment noted above.

Tips For Your Application

When completing the different sections of this application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined in this job posting. We cannot give you credit for your Work Experience and Education & Certifications if you do not provide that information in your online application. Information in attached resumes or cover letters must be entered into your application in the appropriate Work Experience or Education & Certification sections to be considered.

Pay Information

This position is in the State of Ohio’s E1 Pay Schedule, Pay Range 14 Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be the minimum salary of that pay range (step 1, currently $39.22 per hour) These ranges provide a standardized pathway for pay increases. With continued employment, new hires move to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. Cost of Living Adjustments increase wages in these ranges each fiscal year. The current step progression wages are in the table below.

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Step 6

Step 7

Step 8

$39.22

$41.46

$43.68

$46.05

$48.66

$51.36

$53.49

$55.99

$81,578

$86,237

$90,854

$95,784

$101,213

$106,829

$111,259

$116,459

At Hire

6 Months

18 Months

30 Months

42 Months

54 Months

66 Months

78 Months

ADA Notice

If you require an accommodation based on a disability for any step of the selection process, please contact ada_public@jfs.ohio.gov

Background check information

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Some positions may require drug testing and/or fingerprinting. Criminal convictions do not necessarily disqualify candidates from consideration.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.