GENERAL AND OPERATIONS MANAGER I - 60006919

Requisition No: 868403 

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: GENERAL AND OPERATIONS MANAGER I - 60006919

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 60006919 

Salary:  $75,000 - $80,000 

Posting Closing Date: 01/30/2026 

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GENERAL AND OPERATIONS MANAGER I

(IT Procurement Manager)

STATE PERSONNEL SYSTEM OPPORTUNITY

Applicants accepted only from employees currently in a State Personnel System position.  Applicants will not be accepted from those employed outside the State Personnel System. The Department of Children and Families is paid on a bi-weekly basis.

The Office of Information Technology Services (OITS) is looking for an experienced, detail-oriented procurement manager to join our team. The position is responsible for supervising the IT procurement team and coordinating and conducting all aspects of procurement for OITS including purchase orders, contracts, and requests for quotes (RFQ), ensuring adherence to applicable state and federal regulations as well as agency policies.  This is an on-site position located at the DCF Headquarters in Tallahassee in the Office of Information Technology Services.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES (DCF)

The mission of the Department of Children and Families is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency. Ch.20.19, F.S.

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS:

For benefit information available to State of Florida employees, please go to http://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

REQUIREMENTS:

Responses to Qualifying Questions concerning education, experience, knowledge, skills and/or abilities must be verifiable on the Candidate Profile and resume. Referring to “see resume” does not substitute for completing all sections of the Candidate Profile. Candidates with incomplete candidate profiles may not receive employment consideration.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Minimum requirements of employment include:

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Five (5) years of procurement with the State of Florida.
• Five (5) years of experience utilizing MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) in Ariba on Demand (AOD).
• Current Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM)
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite

Preference will be given to applicants with:

• IT Procurement experience
• Developing and managing contracts
• Advanced knowledge of creating excel spreadsheets.
• Working with Smartsheet.

 New employees of the Department of Children and Families will be required to:

• Successfully complete a Level II Background Screening.
• Participate in a direct deposit/electronic transfer program.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position effectively reviews and processes purchases through requisitions, contracts, or RFQs and coordinates activities to meet business needs of the Department, through procurement strategies, policies, and procedures.

• Manage the Procurement Team and all aspects of the OITS purchasing function including activities associated with requisitions, contracts, RFQs, receipts, invoices, and reporting.
• Evaluate purchase orders to determine the accuracy of the financial codes and to ensure they have been executed correctly. 
• Coordinate with the Office of Contracted Client Services for the development and management of contracts and RFQs.
• Communicate with OITS Managers and staff, CIO and other Agency staff to ensure expectations are established for procurement requests.
• Assist internal and external customers in determining correct procurement methods, sources, and specifications.

• Provides guidance and assistance to internal customers on procurement and contract matters, the preparation of scopes of work, ‎specifications, or other special requirements.
• Perform other related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments and effectively manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to meet deadlines without sacrificing accuracy, customer service, or ethics.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Ability to demonstrate adaptability and flexibility while handling multiple projects.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

SPECIAL NOTES

Only US citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers will be hired.

Selective Service: All selected male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov.

Florida Retirement System (FRS): If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be suspended or voided, and you may be required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.

Veteran’s Preference: Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT: It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and, if applicable, Chapter 408, F.S.  No applicant may begin employment until the background investigation results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.  Background investigations shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.  Employees also are subject to background re-screening at least every five (5) years. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. 

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.