Director Of Procurement, Central Office

The Department is the single agency for all pre-trial detained and adjudicated/committed youth. DYS serves young people as young as 12, but most are 15-21 years of age. Approximately half of the committed population are served in DYS residential programs, and the other half served in the community. There are 40 residential programs (hardware secure and staff secure); 19 are state operated programs and 21 are provided and operated under contract with DYS.

DYS also has 21 district offices that provide supervision and support to youth transitioning back to the community from a DYS residential program.

The Director of Procurement is responsible for managing the daily operations of the agency's procurement of goods and services for clients resulting in more than 100 contracts and totaling $100 million in purchase of service (POS) contracts and other non-POS contracts for goods and services annually.

This position is responsible for coordination of all phases including the needs identification, development of the RFP/RFQ, and scheduling, oversight, and management. In addition, this position is responsible for coordination with all oversight agencies regarding procurement processes, policies, rules, and regulations.

The Director of Procurement must be accountable for assuring that all phases of the procuring services and goods conform to all applicable laws, rules, and regulations of the state and federal governments. For additional information about the Department of Youth Services and its programs please watch: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gyP0kCJ181nBakh9Cc0pNNEyPw7kAoI6/view

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive):

• Oversee the development of specifications for and award of procured goods and services.

• Ensure compliance of DYS's procurement and purchasing activities with laws, regulations, policies, and practice guidance issued by EOHHS, Operational Services Division, the Office of the Comptroller, and Supplier Diversity Office (SDO), and other entities as applicable.

• Act as liaison to oversight agencies and other state agencies and entities regarding procurement issues and processes.

• Coordinate applicable training for and activities of all procurement staff in central office and other individuals who participate in procurement management teams.

• Assist the CFO in developing the Internal Control Plan. Coordinate quarterly Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Prevention meetings.

• Act as COMMBUYS administrator for DYS.

• Other duties, as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to develop and implement a process with the necessary components in the most efficient way possible.

• Ability to understand and weigh alternatives to make the most appropriate decision.

• Ability to effectively build and maintain relationships to work collaboratively with peer staff and external stakeholders.

• Ability to provide clear, concise oral and written communication involving complex issues.

• Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of program and financial data, draw

conclusions, and make appropriate recommendations.

• Time-management and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks and

prioritize work of yourself and others.

• Supervisory skills to manage highly skilled staff.

• Knowledge of Massachusetts state finance laws/rules/regulations.

About the Department of Youth Services:

As the Juvenile Justice agency for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the Department of Youth Services promotes positive change in the youth in our care and custody. Our mission is to make communities safer by improving the life outcomes for youth in our care. We achieve our mission through investing in highly qualified staff and a service continuum that engages youth, families, and communities in strategies that support positive youth development. For more information, please go to: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-youth-services .

Pre-Employment Requirements: Candidates must pass a pre-employment screening which includes: 1) Drug Screening; 2) Psychological Screening; 3) Medical Examination; and 4) Physical Abilities Test (PAT) for direct care positions. If you would like more information, please log on to the DYS website www.mass.gov/dys to access detailed information on the Pre-Employment process.

Pre-Offer Process :

A criminal and tax history background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori

Education, licensure, and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website.

If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form .

For questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122 and select option #4.

Qualifications: MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must have at least (A) six (6) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in business administration, business management, public administration, public management, clinical administration or clinical management of which (B) at least two (2) years must have been in a project management, supervisory or managerial capacity or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below.

Substitutions:

I. A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required (A) experience.

II. A Bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required (A) experience.

III. A Graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required (A) experience.

IV. A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for four (4) years of the required (A) experience.

Comprehensive Benefits

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Title 101 CMR 23.00 ("Regulation") requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.