DOC Public Safety Share Services Sourcing EXECUTIVE II Contract Liaison
Springfield, IL, US, 62702
Agency: Department of Corrections
Class Title: EXECUTIVE II - 13852
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Closing Date/Time: 03/31/2025 11:59 P.M.
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary is $6,339 a month. Full Range $6,339 - $9,595 a month.
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 3
Plan/BU: RC062
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Corrections must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.
Posting Identification Number 44025
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Position Overview
The Illinois Department of Corrections is looking for a strategically driven Sourcing Section Contract Liaison. The person selected for this position organizes, plans, controls and evaluates the bidding and awarding of contracts for the procurement of commodities, services, and leasing for all institutions, facilities and units statewide. Additionally, the successful candidate will develop and control the procurement of services contracts, commodities, equipment and leasing procedures while ensuring the Procurement Code, Statutes, Rules and Regulations are adhered to. If interested in this unique opportunity, please apply according to the instructions listed on the posting. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.
Essential Functions
- Coordinates, plans, directs, and controls the activities of regional sites including institution business offices and central office staff in bidding and initiating service and commodity contracts and leasing of equipment.
- Assigns, directs, and coordinates the procurement of commodity and service contracts including Purchase of Care, Major Medical contracts, Mental Health and Substance Abuse treatment, Federal Grants, religious, personal service, legal services, interagency agreements, equipment leases, and grant contracts.
- Serves as a liaison with the Department of Central Management Services, Office of the Comptroller other state agencies and with Central Office staff on contracting related issues, including but not limited to the original drafting and preparation of multi-agency documents to achieve compliance with all center requirements.
- Drafts, approves, edits and publishes Award Notices on CMS Illinois Procurement Bulletin internet webpage.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Specialized Skills
- Of the two (2) years of experience required above, requires those two (2) years of responsible administrative experience in contract processing and monitoring procurement processes in a public or business organization.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college preferably with courses in business or public administration.
- Requires two (2) years of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefers at least two (2) years of responsible administrative experience in contract processing and monitoring procurement processes in a public or business organization.
- Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience bidding on and/or initiating service and commodity contracts.
- Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience serving as a liaison with other government agencies, non-profits, and/or other medium to large sized organizations on special contracting related issues such as compliance with procurement laws.
- Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience drafting, approving, editing and publishing Award Notices.
- Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience coordinating special procurement programs, such as the Small Business Set-Aside Program and the Business Enterprise Program and/or similar like programs.
- Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience reviewing and preparing contract amendments and/or procedures related to contract/purchasing functions.
- Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience working with legal staff regarding service contracts and/or similar type of agreements.
- Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience planning and/or conducting training for personnel who are involved in contracting functions and procedures.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited.
- Applicants are required to abide by vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday
Work Location: Sangamo Building, 1021 North Grand Avenue East, Springfield, IL 62702
Agency Contact: Suzanne.LaTourelle2@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Leadership & Management; Fiscal, Finance & Procurement; Public Safety
This position DOES contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
Revolving Door:
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”) or may be subject to a fine.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
- donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
- systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
The Illinois Department of Corrections is a multicultural agency deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion. This commitment is at the forefront of our operations, hiring, policies and procedures, and training. We recognize the benefit of workplace empowerment, the importance of diversity and fully support an environment where ALL employees are treated fairly, respectfully, and have equal access to opportunities and resources necessary to thrive and contribute to the agency’s success. IDOC genuinely values the differences of individuals in our custody and is committed to ensuring a healthy living environment where they feel valued, respected, and included.
Through our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), we shall establish and uphold agency policies and practices conducive to eliminating all forms of exclusion including, but not limited to, racism, ageism, ableism, sexism, discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender, and religious oppression.
The IDOC team works to serve justice in Illinois and increase public safety by promoting positive change in behavior of individuals in custody, operating successful reentry programs, and reducing victimization.
Employees enjoy excellent benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement plan and deferred compensation; state holidays and other benefit time off, and pre-tax benefit programs. The department also offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities.
The Illinois Department of Corrections is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
As an IDOC employee, you are entitled to a robust benefits package that includes:
Flexible work schedules in some program areas (flexible time and hybrid options)
· Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
· 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
· Pension Plan – vesting at 10 years for Tier II
· Full 20‐year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement.
· Deferred compensation and other pre‐tax benefits programs
· Paid state holidays 13‐14 days annually
· 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
· 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
· 10‐25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually ‐ (10 days in year one of employment)
· Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12‐hour work schedules. (As applicable.)
· Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
· For more information about our benefits please follow this link:
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Nearest Major Market: Springfield