IT Statewide Director 1 (Procurement Director) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/5053868) Apply  IT Statewide Director 1 (Procurement Director) Salary $6,254.00 - $11,258.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number OTS 082225 ERG Department Division of Administration-Office of Technology Services Opening Date 08/22/2025 Closing Date 9/1/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits About this Job The Division of Administration/Office of Technology Services has a vacancy. This job title has an assigned pay grade of TS-318. This position is located in the Operations Section . Req. 212162 The Office of Technology Services aims to be a responsible partner in delivering innovative, effective, and reliable solutions that support and enhance the IT functions within Executive Branch Departments. The Office of Technology Services (OTS) will work to increase the return on the State’s investment in technology by promoting smart decision-making, solving problems intelligently, increasing the rate of project success, and fostering a skilled and professional staff. This position is responsible for leading and administering several units within the Office of Technology Services (OTS) by directing and managing the operational related functional areas of the (OTS) Office of Operations. The incumbent of this position manages the following functions within OTS Office of Operations: • Vendor Management • RFP and Contracts • Fleet and Inventory This incumbent will also be responsible for developing and maintaining policy and procedures related to the area of responsibility. The incumbent also provides operational goal-oriented leadership for the enhancement of agency-wide infrastructure services and provides plans detailing budgetary and equipment needs. The Division of Administration is the state government’s management arm and the hub of its financial operations. Division offices perform a wide variety of activities including the following: + Overseeing the state’s capital construction program + Working to provide state and federal grants for community development + Development of the state budget + Providing technology services + Giving agencies guidance in the state purchasing and contracting process as they seek goods and services + Administering a program that provides federal funds to help Louisiana residents recover from a series of devastating hurricanes Minimum Qualifications Seven years of experience in information technology or administrative services; OR Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus five years of experience in information technology or administrative services; OR An associate's degree in information technology plus five years of experience in information technology or administrative services; OR A bachelor’s degree plus five years of experience in information technology or administrative services; OR A bachelor’s degree with twenty-four semester hours in an information technology, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or business analytics field plus four years of experience in information technology or administrative services; OR A master’s degree plus four years of experience in information technology or administrative services. EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field. NOTE: A certification in an approved area may be substituted for the education and/or experience requirements at the time of hire or promotion, provided the appointment is made from a Certificate of Eligibles. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=175130) . Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: The incumbent directs a section of the Office of Technology Services, consisting of multiple defined organizational units: includes responsibility for personnel management, section operations, and budgets by providing management and specific direction for the Office of Operations Vendor and Provider Management; supervises the work of subordinates; oversees and directs the management of enterprise-level projects in the areas of enterprise procurement. Ensures efficiency in operational performance of subordinate staff by monitoring work assignments, mitigating areas of concern, and providing recommendations to higher-level OTS personnel to improve the section’s performance. In this capacity the incumbent manages the Vendor/Provider Management Unit, which consists of the procurement, vendor management, , fleet and inventory by supervising subordinate employees and their personnel in orientation, training, education, and all areas of production. Plans and projects personnel, budgetary, equipment and space needs; compiles plans and costs into a recommendation for management review and consideration. Provides clear and concise workforce development strategies aligned with OTS goals by facilitating a collaborative work environment conducive to mentoring, learning, and team-work; actively advances the diversification of skills through cross-training; and encourages participation in formal training events. Approves and recommends expenditures and assists in monitoring the IT budget. Confers with the division administrator and executive management to establish section priorities for the provision of consulting and technical services to customer agencies including the plans for selecting, purchasing, implementing, or delivering information technology resources and services. Supports procurement strategies for section technologies and services. Assists the CAO and CFO by creating reports and correspondence, Signs payrolls, and other legal documents. Plans and projects personnel, budgetary, software, and equipment needs. Implements and monitors policies and procedures for all operational functions, establishes standards for quality assurance, screens user requests for services in terms of cost time, and feasibility. Other duties as needed and/or directed. Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: This vacancy will be filled by new hire or by promotion of a current permanent status classified employee. Louisiana is a "State as a Model Employer" for People with Disabilities. How To Apply: No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position. A criminal history check may be conducted on employees changing positions including promotions, demotions, details, reassignments and transfers. Also, prospective employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing. New hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E-verify system. * Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application. The transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application or faxed to (225) 219-1041. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire. For further information about this posting, please contact: Erica R. Gay HR Specialist Division of Administration/Office of Human Resources email: Erica.Gay@la.gov Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: + New Year's Day + Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, + Mardi Gras, + Good Friday, + Memorial Day, + Independence Day, + Labor Day, + Veteran's Day, + Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. ***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): + Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system + Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), + Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others Employer State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. 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