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Director Of Procurement And Material Management

Employer
Fairfax County Government
Location
Fairfax, Virginia
Salary
$103,542.61 - $172,570.53 Annually
Closing date
Feb 5, 2022

Job Details

Job Announcement

Fairfax County Government is seeking a dynamic professional to lead the Department of Procurement and Material Management (DPMM) and serve as the County’s Purchasing Agent. Fairfax County, with a population of more than 1,200,000 residents, is located in the metropolitan Washington DC area. As the most populous county in Virginia, Fairfax County offers the amenities of a big city, quick access to Washington DC with the comforts of a familiar hometown. The County government is committed to delivering outstanding public services that enhance the community and the quality of life for all residents. The Department of Procurement and Material Management is committed to providing the necessary resources that establish a foundation for quality service to the community. The DPMM Director leads a team of 72 staff and reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for the strategic direction, organization, coordination, development, and implementation of the County’s procurement, grants management and material management responsibilities. The DPMM Director ensures that the execution of standards, controls, policies, and procedures are fully executed to manage the acquisition and reporting of the County’s contracting for goods and services, grant administration and oversight, fixed and consumable inventory oversight, material management, and corporate system management and administration. The successful candidate must be a visionary who is detail-oriented and who can plan for and implement systems and processes to pave the way for the efficient and effective provision of services to our residents. This Senior Management Team position will interface with all departments of the County including the Fairfax County Public Schools, as well as with suppliers, community partners and other public and private organizations. The fast-paced environment of the department demands that the incoming Director be comfortable multitasking while constantly prioritizing needs and demands. While experience with standard procurement practices and methods is necessary, experience with innovative procurement approaches will also be beneficial to address the full range of job responsibilities.

Note: This position is assigned to the County’s exempt service and serves at the pleasure of the County Executive and Board of Supervisors.

Employment Standards

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
(Click on the aforementioned link to learn how Fairfax County interprets equivalencies for "Any combination, experience, and training equivalent to")

Graduation from a four year college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration or related field; plus, courses in contracting, procurement and logistics; plus seven years of increasingly responsible technical experience in a centralized procurement and material management program preferably in government of which at least four years must have been in a managerial capacity; Certification by a nationally recognized procurement association; Master's degree preferred.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Nationally recognized Professional Purchasing association.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Master’s degree
  • Seven years of experience in a centralized procurement and material management program within a medium to large municipal government or private sector organization dealing with municipal purchasing.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to the position must satisfactorily complete a criminal background check and a credit check.

All newly hired employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (two weeks after the last required dose) as a condition of employment or obtain approval of a medical or religious exemption prior to their start date. Proof of an exemption or vaccination status will be required during the pre-employment onboarding process. New employees who obtain an exemption from the vaccine mandate for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs will still be subject to the weekly testing requirement. Vaccinated employees and employees with a medical or religious exemption will complete the attestation online on their first day of employment or shortly thereafter.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Sufficiently mobile to attend meetings and make presentations to county staff and community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview, may include practical exercise.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. EEO/AA/TTY.

Company

Fairfax County, Virginia is a diverse and thriving urban county. As the most populous jurisdiction in both Virginia and the Washington metropolitan area, the County's population exceeds that of seven states. The median household income of Fairfax County is one of the highest in the nation and over half of its adult residents have four-year college degrees or more educational attainment. Fairfax County also is home to an extensive commercial office market and is a major employment center.

Fairfax County Government is a great place to work, with a variety of jobs in different fields, great benefits, and an enjoyable working environment. We serve nearly one million residents in one of the largest counties in the country. Our talented employees have established Fairfax County as a leader in nearly every facet of public service and have won national recognition as innovators in local government.The size of Fairfax County government and the diversity of services it provides to citizens allows opportunities for personal growth and development, without ever having to change employers. In addition to pay, Fairfax County Government provides an employee benefits package worth approximately 25% of your salary in additional compensation. This package of benefits consists of programs designed to protect you and your family during your employment with the county and into your retirement years.


BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Group Term Life Insurance
Contributory Retirement Plan
Deferred Compensation
Flexible Spending Account Programs
Long Term Disability Insurance
Long Term Care Plan
Tuition Assistance Program
Employees' Child Care Center
Virginia College Savings Plans

Fairfax County's Application Process: Fairfax County uses an online application process called NEOGOV at www.fairfaxcounty.gov/jobsfor nearly all positions.

Applicants who need assistance with the online application process are welcome to come to the Application Center at Fairfax County's HR Central where staff will be happy to work with you to establish an account and get your resume into the system. HR Central is located in the Government Center at 12000 Government Center Parkway, Suite 270, Fairfax, VA, and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Or call 703-222-5872 for more information.

For more information on applying, please click here - https://www.governmentjobs.com/home/applicationguide.

Company info
Website
Location
12000 Government Center Parkway
Suite 270
Fairfax
VA
22035-0034
US

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