Procurement Training and Development Manager

Description

Pay Grade: M

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Who we are. We protect lives.The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.

What we offer.As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact.  No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths 
• Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
• Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you

As an accredited public health department, we're seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of Procurement Training and Development Manager to join the ISO/Procurement-Contracts office in Atlanta, Georgia.

Under the broad supervision of the Deputy Director of Procurement and Contracting Services, the Procurement Training and Development Manager is responsible for end-to-end procurement training for the DPH enterprise and external customer base. 

Job Responsibilities

• Creates and coordinates functional/technical training strategy for the Procurement and Contracting Services (P&C) team with input from the P&C Leadership.
• Oversees training and learning outcomes in relation to functional and/or technical training activities. 
• Develops, implements and facilitates learning in multiple formats (e.g., classroom, virtual, recorded) focused on state and agency-level procurement. 
• Develops curriculum through use of instructional design techniques; includes creating learning support materials (e.g., multimedia visual aids, e-learning, newsletters, and training manuals, reference materials).
• Supports coaching efforts around leadership development and performance management for P&C staff.
• Acts as project/program manager as needed to ensure learning programs are rolled out effectively.
• Develops and monitors evaluation procedures to assess effectiveness of learning programs, and present program feedback accordingly.
• Applies professional knowledge of the procurement field to include the Georgia Procurement Manual (GPM) and related rules and regulations to ensure standards are met for end-to-end learning and development.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma/GED and one (1) year of management experience in area of assignment; or Six (6) years of experience required in area of assignment which includes one (1) year in a lead worker, team leader, or supervisory role. Note: An equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job or intern experience, training, or certifications that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year-over-year.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND One year of supervisory experience in area of assignment

OR

Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND One year of management experience in area of assignment

OR

Six years of experience required in area of assignment AND One year of management experience in area of assignment.

Note: An equivalent combination of education and job specific experience that provided the knowledge, experience and competencies required to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted on a year-over-year basis.

Additional Information

Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.

The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals.  A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Employment Information
All approved teleworking employees must reside within the state of Georgia and depending on the responsibilities of the position, must live within reasonable driving distance of the agency’s primary worksite and beable to report to the office when required.    

Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.

DPH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

Relocation assistance will not be provided.

As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov.

DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.