Job Posting: Contracts and Purchasing Analyst
22nd DAA/Del Mar Fairgrounds
$6,031.00 - $7,775.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: Until Filled
This position is responsible for the quality, accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of assigned work products and may provide technical guidance to others on complex or sensitive procurement matters.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
The work environment is primarily performed in a standard office with artificial light and climate control. Work activities involve working in an office setting; sitting for prolonged periods of time; bending neck in an upward and downward flexion and side-to-side turning of neck; pushing and pulling file drawers; moving bank boxes up to 25 pounds; and operating standard office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine finger dexterity and fine coordination including the use of a computer keyboard, mouse, calculators, telephone, and radio. Work activities involve the abilities to verbally communicate and hear to express and exchange information, see to perform assigned tasks, and read, write, and speak English at a level required for successful job performance.
WHO WE ARE
The 22nd District Agricultural Association owns and operates the Del Mar Fairgrounds on behalf of the State of California and is governed by a nine-member board appointed by the governor. Fairgrounds operations are primarily funded by revenues generated by hosting events, the largest being the annual San Diego County Fair.
OUR PURPOSE
We are a timeless community treasure where all can flourish, connect, and interact through year-round exceptional experiences.
OUR MISSION
We connect our community through shared interests, diverse experiences, and service to one another in an inclusive, accessible, and safe place with an emphasis on entertainment, recreation, agriculture, and education.
OUR VISION
We will be the community’s iconic place for social interaction and cultural expression, honoring traditions, embracing innovation, celebrating excellence, and having fun.
Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: Until FilledWho May Apply
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
1. Describe your experience developing, administering, and managing formal solicitations, including Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Invitations for Bids (IFBs), and Requests for Qualifications (RFQs). In your response, explain the methods and quality-control measures you used to ensure the Scope of Work, technical requirements, and pricing tables were clear, accurate, grammatically correct, and free from ambiguity. Additionally, describe your role in the evaluation process, including development of evaluation criteria, coordination with evaluation committees, documentation practices, and support provided for award recommendations or determinations.
2. Provide an example of a time when you analyzed a contracting, procurement, or purchasing issue, identified risks, inefficiencies, or compliance concerns, and recommended or implemented a solution. Describe your analytical approach, the stakeholders involved, and the outcome of your actions, including any measurable improvements achieved.
3. Describe your experience interpreting and applying contracting laws, procurement regulations, policies, and internal procedures in a public or private sector environment. Include an example where your knowledge and application of applicable requirements ensured compliance, mitigated risk, resolved a policy-related issue, or improved organizational accountability.
4. Describe your experience providing training, technical assistance, or guidance to staff, departments, vendors, or stakeholders on procurement and contracting processes. Include examples of the topics covered, communication methods used, and how you ensured complex procurement requirements, policies, or procedures were understood and consistently applied.
5. Describe your experience administering purchasing and procurement-related programs, including implementation or oversight of purchasing methods, internal controls, delegated purchasing authority, and purchasing card (CalCard/P-Card) programs. In your response, explain the procedures or controls you used to ensure compliance, accountability, proper documentation, reconciliation, spending limits, fraud prevention, and adherence to organizational policies and audit requirements.
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
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