NC Utilities Commission
**Agency**Dept of Health and Human Services**Division**Child and Family Well Being**Job Classification Title**Procurement Specialist II (NS)**Position Number**60040843**Grade**NC12The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.**Description of Work**The Division of Child and Family Well-Being is a division at the NC Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) that focuses on supporting whole child and family health and well-being for North Carolinians with several sections including nutrition programs (WIC, SNAP and Child and Adult Care Food Program), health & prevention services for children and youth, children’s behavioral health programs, and early intervention programs. This position is housed within the Operations Unit in the Community Nutrition Services Section (CNSS) in the Division of Child and Family Well-Being (DCFW).
The Community Nutrition Services Section promotes sound nutrition habits among women in their childbearing years, infants, children and youth. Section staff work with representatives of state, county and private providers/agencies to promote healthful dietary and physical activity behaviors and best practices.
The CNSS administers the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), the WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP), the Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Program (BFPC), and the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). The CNSS collaborates with programs within the Division of Child and Family Well-Being (e.g., Food and Nutrition Services) and other Divisions within the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) as well other public and private community agencies to coordinate nutrition policy, education and training efforts.
This position is responsible for purchasing activities for all Section programs (WIC, CACFP, and FMNP). Direct purchasing activity conducted by this position exceeds $4M and includes highly specialized and technical commodities. The position directly reports to the Business Manager. The position initiates and manages Section procurement activities covering several programs, and ensures compliance with USDA regulations, Office of State Budget and Management, Departmental policies and requirements, and the Division's Purchasing Plan when conducting purchasing activities. The position provides technical assistance to program staff, local agencies, and Section management and serves as the Section liaison with the DCFW Procurement Office, DHHS Controller's Office, DHHS Office of Procurement and Contract Services, Department of Administration, and DIT on all purchasing issues. The position ensures that there is not a lapse in services by planning activities in advance and having in depth knowledge of purchasing requirements and Section needs.**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences**## ## **Recruitment Range:** $45,926-$74,675*Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.**The following Management Preferences are not required, but applicants that possess these skills are preferred.** Considerable knowledge of procurement procedures and regulations for the State of North Carolina.* Considerable knowledge of the economics, market conditions and methods for procurement and supply management.* Attention to detail* Ability to apply critical thinking skills to each situation***Position is funded in part through federal funds******.*****\*\*Position is eligible for a hybrid-teleworking schedule to include weekly onsite work hours**\*\****Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date*****About the NC Division of Child and Family Well-Being:**
The Division of Child and Family Well-Being (DCFW) brings together complementary NC Department of Health and Human services to support North Carolina’s children growing up safe, healthy, and thriving in nurturing and resilient families and communities.**Compensation and Benefits:**The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.## ## **Supplemental Contact Information:**The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders.
We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.
For more information about DHHS: .DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.
Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.In accordance with the Governor’s , our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved.
We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.
Application Process
**Be sure to complete the application in its entirety.** *Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.** Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.* Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application to support your answers.* If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.* Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check.* Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account.
Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.* Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.* For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at .Degree/College Credit VerificationDegrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. #J-18808-Ljbffr
The Community Nutrition Services Section promotes sound nutrition habits among women in their childbearing years, infants, children and youth. Section staff work with representatives of state, county and private providers/agencies to promote healthful dietary and physical activity behaviors and best practices.
The CNSS administers the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), the WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP), the Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Program (BFPC), and the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). The CNSS collaborates with programs within the Division of Child and Family Well-Being (e.g., Food and Nutrition Services) and other Divisions within the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) as well other public and private community agencies to coordinate nutrition policy, education and training efforts.
This position is responsible for purchasing activities for all Section programs (WIC, CACFP, and FMNP). Direct purchasing activity conducted by this position exceeds $4M and includes highly specialized and technical commodities. The position directly reports to the Business Manager. The position initiates and manages Section procurement activities covering several programs, and ensures compliance with USDA regulations, Office of State Budget and Management, Departmental policies and requirements, and the Division's Purchasing Plan when conducting purchasing activities. The position provides technical assistance to program staff, local agencies, and Section management and serves as the Section liaison with the DCFW Procurement Office, DHHS Controller's Office, DHHS Office of Procurement and Contract Services, Department of Administration, and DIT on all purchasing issues. The position ensures that there is not a lapse in services by planning activities in advance and having in depth knowledge of purchasing requirements and Section needs.**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences**## ## **Recruitment Range:** $45,926-$74,675*Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.**The following Management Preferences are not required, but applicants that possess these skills are preferred.** Considerable knowledge of procurement procedures and regulations for the State of North Carolina.* Considerable knowledge of the economics, market conditions and methods for procurement and supply management.* Attention to detail* Ability to apply critical thinking skills to each situation***Position is funded in part through federal funds******.*****\*\*Position is eligible for a hybrid-teleworking schedule to include weekly onsite work hours**\*\****Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before the end date*****About the NC Division of Child and Family Well-Being:**
The Division of Child and Family Well-Being (DCFW) brings together complementary NC Department of Health and Human services to support North Carolina’s children growing up safe, healthy, and thriving in nurturing and resilient families and communities.**Compensation and Benefits:**The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.## ## **Supplemental Contact Information:**The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders.
We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.
For more information about DHHS: .DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.
Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.In accordance with the Governor’s , our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved.
We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.
Application Process
**Be sure to complete the application in its entirety.** *Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.** Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.* Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application to support your answers.* If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.* Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check.* Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account.
Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.* Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.* For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at .Degree/College Credit VerificationDegrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. #J-18808-Ljbffr