State Of Montana Helena , MT 59624
Posted 3 weeks ago
Work Unit Overview:
The Director's Office is responsible for the department's budget preparation, accounting (state and federal), trust record management, revenue collections, information processing, purchasing and contracting, payroll and personnel services, legal and public information. The division provides financial and department policy direction to the legislature during the legislative session and the interim. The Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (Department) receives funding from 40 accounts. The Department has a biennial budget of approximately $50 million funded through various revenue sources including the general fund, a variety of state special revenue funds, federal funds, debt service funds, proprietary funds and trust funds.
The function of the Financial Services Office (Office) is to provide financial management services to the department and assist other users of financial data both within and outside of state government. The office is responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of the agency's budgeting, accounting, reporting, and procurement and contracting systems that meet adequate internal controls and are in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and related state and federal laws, policies, and procedures.
Job Overview:
This position under the supervision of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is the Department's lead administrative contracts officer. The position has approval authority for all contracts obligating the Department to the expenditure of funds and is required to acquire and maintain "Level Two Delegation Authority" defined by the Department of Administration. Duties include professional consultation, oversight and direction on a range of procurement and contract administration issues; develops, interprets and evaluates contract documentation standards and guidelines; provides input in the development and maintenance of an automated contract monitoring system; represents the agency in a variety of negotiations, meetings and conferences; and reviews proposed legislation affecting procurement and contracting and advises the CFO on potential impacts to the department. This position represents DNRC in all aspects of procurement.
Essential Functions (Major Duties or Responsibilities): These job functions are the essential duties of the position and are not all-inclusive of all the duties that may be assigned to the incumbent.
Program Development and Administration
Contract Development and Negotiation
Coordination
Other Duties as Assigned
Supervision: It is not expected that this position will supervise staff.
APPLICATION MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION ARE:
Cover Letter
Resume
HELPFUL HINT: You must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application.
Benefits:
Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Holidays
Health, Dental, Prescription, and Vision Coverage
Retirement Plans
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) - Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF. Look here, https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service to learn more and see if you may qualify!
This position may be eligible for a statutory increase, effective July 1, 2024.
If you have any questions or would like to review the entire job description for this position, please email Makayla Mangold at Makayla.Mangold@mt.gov
Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):
Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Deliver outstanding customer service
Conduct research, system analysis, and data gathering analysis
Learn the theory, principles, practices and techniques of government contracting
Work and effectively communicate with diverse levels of management and stakeholders
Mediate and resolve disputes
Establish objectives and priorities based on goals and general direction provided by management
Identify problems, emerging issues and trends, and establish strategies to address them
Work independently with minimal supervision
Prioritize and manage multiple projects and manage time effectively
Learn the State of Montana's procurement processes, administrative rules and federal procurement rules and laws.
Special Information: Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. A valid driver's license is required with less than 12 conviction points in the most recent completed 36 months.
Eligibility to Work: In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act, the person selected must produce within three days of hire documents that show authorization to work in the United States. Examples of such documentation include a birth certificate or Social Security card along with a driver's license or other picture I.D., or a U.S. passport, or a "green card". The State of Montana does not sponsor.
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