APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE COMPLETED ONLINE THROUGH CAPPS RECRUIT AT:
https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00058210

APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS:
Applicants may submit applications through Work In Texas (WIT), however, applicants must complete the supplemental questions in CAPPS Recruit to be considered for the position. In order to complete the supplemental questions, please register and/or login to CAPPS Recruit and access your profile.__ Go to CAPPS Recruit to Sign In (Link: https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en)

Your job application must be complete and thorough including responding to all the supplemental questions. Your application must contain complete job histories, which includes job titles, dates of employment, name of employer and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. *Resumes do not take the place of this required information.*

NOTES TO THE APPLICANT:

TMD State Employees support the Texas Military Department by delivering critical services that enable the agency to meet its strategic goals. Your work will contribute to the support we offer our Texas National Guard members, thereby multiplying their capability to serve at home and abroad as missions dictate. The Texas Military Department provides a benefits package that includes, but is not limited to:

• Health insurance benefits (employee premiums are covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Optional Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance at competitive rates
• Generous paid vacation, sick leave, and State and Federal holidays
• Defined benefit retirement structure known as a cash balance benefit, with a state match equal to 150% of the account balance at retirement and guaranteed earnings of at least 4% annually
• Additional voluntary retirement savings programs (Texa$aver 401(k) and 457 programs)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
• Potential for modified work schedules including flex, compressed, or telework (position dependent)
• Free access to Camp Mabry Museum and historical structures
• Robust free training access through Texas Military Department’s Web-Based Learning Program
• Expansive Employee Assistance Program and complimentary counseling services
• Employee Wellness and Physical Fitness Programs

Military membership is not required for this position.

ABOUT US:

Our Agency: The Texas Military Department (TMD) is commanded by The Adjutant General of Texas, the state's senior military official appointed by the governor, and is comprised of the Texas Military Department (State & Federal Civilian Employees), the Texas Army National Guard (TXARNG), the Texas Air National Guard (TXANG) and the Texas State Guard (TXSG).

Our Vision: America’s premier state military organization comprised of professional mission-ready forces, fully engaged with our communities, and relevant through the 21st century.

Our Mission: Provide the Governor and the President with ready forces in support of state and federal authorities at home and abroad.

BRIEF POSITION SUMMARY

Performs advanced (senior-level) procurement and contracting work. Work involves purchasing commodities, equipment, and services. Plans, organizes, coordinates, and prepares Statement of Work (SOW) and Specifications. Prepares procurement and contract documents, maintains contract records of items purchased, received, prepared, and issued. This position reports to the Procurement & Contracts Services (P&CS) Manager and works under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees the purchasing and contracting for goods and services.

• Reviews and/or oversees the review of requisitions for completeness, accuracy and compliance with applicable requirements and rules prior to processing a solicitation.

• Monitors legal and regulatory requirements pertaining to purchasing or contracting.

• Determines most applicable and cost-effective procurement method for obtaining goods and services.

• Expedites Centralized Accounting and Payroll/Personnel System (CAPPS) requisitions as required and research vendors for products and services.

• Works with the program requestors and agency staff to coordinate or resolve procurement and contract issues.

• Reviews and processes assigned requisitions.

• Prepares Invitations for Bid (IFB), Requests for Offers (RFO), and Requests for Proposals (RFP).

• Recommends annual contract awards and awards contracts.

• Provides repository for requisitions, purchase orders, contracts, and related files.

• Provides data for WorkQuest exception reporting.

• Conducts vendor research for products and services and monitors contracts for vendor performance.

• Responds to phone and email requests from requesters and staff related to processing status of requisitions, purchase orders and delivery of goods/services.

• Interacts with requesters concerning delivery, specifications and other matters concerning products from vendors.

• Ensures the Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) program is utilized to award contracts to eligible HUB businesses to meet the statewide HUB goals in the applicable categories.

• Identify training needs and conduct training.

• Develop solicitations, contracts, and amendments by identifying provider resources, describing services to be rendered, evaluating information supplied by bidders, and negotiating contract specifications.

• Perform quality control reviews to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

• Performs related work as assigned.

• Attends work regularly and observes approved work hours in accordance with agency employee policies & procedures handbook.

• May be required to perform duty in support of national emergencies, disasters, and other missions, to include holidays and weekends.