Comptroller - Outreach Specialist (Program Specialist IV)

Applications must be filed at https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00058754 We endeavor to maintain timely communication with all applicants by updating application statuses as promptly as possible. For the most accurate and up-to-date information about your application, please log in to the CAPPS application portal regularly to monitor status changes or updates. Please note that this job posting can be closed without notice and earlier than the closing date indicated in the posting if a suitable candidate is found. We encourage applicants to submit and complete the application promptly. Are you ready to grow and make a positive impact? If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you! Innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence drive the culture here at the Comptroller’s Office. We take pride in the work we do serving as State’s accountant, tax collector, treasurer, and much more! The Comptroller’s office serves virtually every citizen in the state. As Texas’ chief tax collector, accountant, revenue estimator, treasurer and purchasing manager, the agency is responsible for writing the checks and keeping the books for the multi-billion-dollar business of state government. Our agency workforce is as diverse as the people of Texas we serve. We value our employees and take our collective commitment to public service very seriously. Personal development opportunities are strongly encouraged through available workshops, teambuilding exercises, and on the job training. We offer flexible scheduling that helps employees maintain a healthy work-life balance. Click here to see an inside look at the Texas Comptroller’s office About The Division Statewide Procurement Division connects vendors with state purchasers and contract opportunities to help state and local government entities procure non-IT goods and services through easily accessible contracts that meet their needs. General description The Comptroller’s office is seeking an Outreach Specialist in the Statewide Procurement Division. This role performs senior level consultative services and technical assistance work for the Statewide Procurement Division’s Outreach team. Serves the Outreach Team in all functional areas including customer service, the Vendor Performance tracking system, Texas SmartBuy support, Texas SmartBuy membership program support, Centralized Master Bidder’s List program support, division web maintenance and public outreach. Work involves planning, developing, and implementing Outreach programs and providing consultative services and technical assistance to Vendor Performance, Texas SmartBuy Support, Texas SmartBuy Membership, and Centralized Master Bidder’s List program staff, governmental agencies, and the vendor community. Apply today and help the Comptroller's office keep the Texas economy strong. Work Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 40 hours. Occasional weekend and/or late-evening work may be required. Actual work hours may change based on business need. Must be able to work flexible hours during legislative sessions; and, as needed. Applications must be filed at https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00058754 We endeavor to maintain timely communication with all applicants by updating application statuses as promptly as possible. For the most accurate and up-to-date information about your application, please log in to the CAPPS application portal regularly to monitor status changes or updates. Please note that this job posting can be closed without notice and earlier than the closing date indicated in the posting if a suitable candidate is found. We encourage applicants to submit and complete the application promptly. Are you ready to grow and make a positive impact? If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you! Innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence drive the culture here at the Comptroller’s Office. We take pride in the work we do serving as State’s accountant, tax collector, treasurer, and much more! The Comptroller’s office serves virtually every citizen in the state. As Texas’ chief tax collector, accountant, revenue estimator, treasurer and purchasing manager, the agency is responsible for writing the checks and keeping the books for the multi-billion-dollar business of state government. Our agency workforce is as diverse as the people of Texas we serve. We value our employees and take our collective commitment to public service very seriously. Personal development opportunities are strongly encouraged through available workshops, teambuilding exercises, and on the job training. We offer flexible scheduling that helps employees maintain a healthy work-life balance. Click here to see an inside look at the Texas Comptroller’s office About The Division Statewide Procurement Division connects vendors with state purchasers and contract opportunities to help state and local government entities procure non-IT goods and services through easily accessible contracts that meet their needs. General description The Comptroller’s office is seeking an Outreach Specialist in the Statewide Procurement Division. This role performs senior level consultative services and technical assistance work for the Statewide Procurement Division’s Outreach team. Serves the Outreach Team in all functional areas including customer service, the Vendor Performance tracking system, Texas SmartBuy support, Texas SmartBuy membership program support, Centralized Master Bidder’s List program support, division web maintenance and public outreach. Work involves planning, developing, and implementing Outreach programs and providing consultative services and technical assistance to Vendor Performance, Texas SmartBuy Support, Texas SmartBuy Membership, and Centralized Master Bidder’s List program staff, governmental agencies, and the vendor community. Apply today and help the Comptroller's office keep the Texas economy strong. Work Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, 40 hours. Occasional weekend and/or late-evening work may be required. Actual work hours may change based on business need. Must be able to work flexible hours during legislative sessions; and, as needed. Minimum Qualifications Education Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree Preferred Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Public Administration (MPA), Master of Education (MEd), or Master of Public Affairs (MPA) degree. Experience: Four years of experience (within the past 5 years) with public sector procurement, contract management, or program administration. Three years of experience with technical and administrative support in a procurement or contract management environment. Experience with communications, or public outreach Preferred Qualifications Experience administering a public sector procurement program. Experience with developing, managing, evaluating, or monitoring contracts, procedural review, analysis and planning Substitutions · One additional year of full-time minimum experience as stated above may substitute for each year (30 semester hours) of the required education with a maximum of 120 semester hours (four years) Licenses and Certifications A valid Texas (or state of residency) driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record are a condition of employment. Applicants offered an interview must present the following documents at or before the interview: a state issued driving record for the last 36 months, a valid Texas driver’s license (or state of residency driver’s license), and current proof of automobile insurance. Certified Texas Procurement Manager (CTPM), Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD), and/or a Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) must obtain both the CTCD and CTCM within 1 year of the start of employment. In this role you will: Assists the Vendor Performance Coordinator with reviewing vendor performance reports, mediating scores between agencies and vendors, and reporting any issues with the Vendor Performance Tracking System. · Assists with planning developing and implementing Outreach programs and providing consultative services and technical assistance to Vendor Performance, Texas SmartBuy Support, Texas SmartBuy Membership, and Centralized Master Bidder’s List program staff, governmental agencies, and the vendor community. · Provide consultative services to agencies, local governments and institutions of higher education to develop and implement short and long-term public procurement strategies. Grow the public procurement workforce through the development and implementation of internship programs, and development and implementation of outreach strategies to college campuses. · Assist with the development and implementation of outreach strategies aimed at growing our Texas SmartBuy Membership and CMBL membership. · Assists the Texas SmartBuy support specialist with service to Texas SmartBuy members by answering phone inquiries and maintaining the general e-mail inbox for the program. Monitors customer service inquiry response functions to ensure that established response standards are met; may serve as a functional back-up for Outreach staff. Provide customer service on the Vendor Performance tracking system, Texas SmartBuy program, and Centralized Master Bidder’s List program. Provides customer service (answering phones, responding to e-mails, updating accounts, etc.) and technical assistance to both internal and external customers in all areas of Statewide Procurement; may serve as a functional back-up for Outreach staff. Performs special projects and other related duties as assigned. Maximize Your Earnings! At the Comptroller%27s office, we know potential employees are looking for more than just a paycheck. The agency offers a strong benefits package for you and your family. Insurance, retirement plans, and a flexible work schedule are just the start. See our benefits offering If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you! Important Note to the Candidate: Salary is contingent upon qualifications. If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request. MILITARY PREFERENCE To receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application. https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions Click on the occupational category for the position. Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor’s Office, Military Crosswalk Guide . The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information. Go to: http://www.texasskillstowork.com , http://www.onetonline.org , https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/ or www.careeronestop.org for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements and skill sets. Applications submitted through Work in Texas: Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile. The Comptroller’s Office is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity. Applicants must submit both a résumé and a completed application to be considered. Both documents should include sufficient work history to assess qualifications. An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States to be hired at the Comptroller’s office and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment . Minimum Qualifications Education Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree Preferred Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Public Administration (MPA), Master of Education (MEd), or Master of Public Affairs (MPA) degree. Experience: Four years of experience (within the past 5 years) with public sector procurement, contract management, or program administration. Three years of experience with technical and administrative support in a procurement or contract management environment. Experience with communications, or public outreach Preferred Qualifications Experience administering a public sector procurement program. Experience with developing, managing, evaluating, or monitoring contracts, procedural review, analysis and planning Substitutions · One additional year of full-time minimum experience as stated above may substitute for each year (30 semester hours) of the required education with a maximum of 120 semester hours (four years) Licenses and Certifications A valid Texas (or state of residency) driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record are a condition of employment. Applicants offered an interview must present the following documents at or before the interview: a state issued driving record for the last 36 months, a valid Texas driver’s license (or state of residency driver’s license), and current proof of automobile insurance. Certified Texas Procurement Manager (CTPM), Certified Texas Contract Developer (CTCD), and/or a Certified Texas Contract Manager (CTCM) must obtain both the CTCD and CTCM within 1 year of the start of employment. In this role you will: Assists the Vendor Performance Coordinator with reviewing vendor performance reports, mediating scores between agencies and vendors, and reporting any issues with the Vendor Performance Tracking System. · Assists with planning developing and implementing Outreach programs and providing consultative services and technical assistance to Vendor Performance, Texas SmartBuy Support, Texas SmartBuy Membership, and Centralized Master Bidder’s List program staff, governmental agencies, and the vendor community. · Provide consultative services to agencies, local governments and institutions of higher education to develop and implement short and long-term public procurement strategies. Grow the public procurement workforce through the development and implementation of internship programs, and development and implementation of outreach strategies to college campuses. · Assist with the development and implementation of outreach strategies aimed at growing our Texas SmartBuy Membership and CMBL membership. · Assists the Texas SmartBuy support specialist with service to Texas SmartBuy members by answering phone inquiries and maintaining the general e-mail inbox for the program. Monitors customer service inquiry response functions to ensure that established response standards are met; may serve as a functional back-up for Outreach staff. Provide customer service on the Vendor Performance tracking system, Texas SmartBuy program, and Centralized Master Bidder’s List program. Provides customer service (answering phones, responding to e-mails, updating accounts, etc.) and technical assistance to both internal and external customers in all areas of Statewide Procurement; may serve as a functional back-up for Outreach staff. Performs special projects and other related duties as assigned. Maximize Your Earnings! At the Comptroller%27s office, we know potential employees are looking for more than just a paycheck. The agency offers a strong benefits package for you and your family. Insurance, retirement plans, and a flexible work schedule are just the start. See our benefits offering If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you! Important Note to the Candidate: Salary is contingent upon qualifications. If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request. MILITARY PREFERENCE To receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application. https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions Click on the occupational category for the position. Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor’s Office, Military Crosswalk Guide . The Texas Veterans Commission provides helpful employment information. Go to: http://www.texasskillstowork.com , http://www.onetonline.org , https://hr.sao.texas.gov/CompensationSystem/JobDescriptions/ or www.careeronestop.org for assistance translating your military experience and training courses into civilian job terms, qualifications/requirements and skill sets. Applications submitted through Work in Texas: Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete supplemental questions to be considered for the position. To complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile. The Comptroller’s Office is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity. Applicants must submit both a résumé and a completed application to be considered. Both documents should include sufficient work history to assess qualifications. An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States to be hired at the Comptroller’s office and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment .

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