Contracts/Procurement:

• Manage area office procurements including proposal development, proposal reviews, contract negotiations, preparation of contract documents and data entry forms; ongoing monitoring of contract utilization; and occasional technical assistance to providers.

Facilities:

• Manage and coordinate area offices facility responsibilities, including security, telecommunications, equipment maintenance and general office issues.

Personnel:

• Responsible for the oversight of all personnel functions for the area office staff including completion of hiring, promotional and termination packages for all staff; processing of all overtime and comp time requests. Work in consultation and cooperation with the Children, Youth and Families Human Resources staff, including the Diversity Officer, to ensure that personnel transactions and processes are consistent with the standard operating procedures and all applicable employment law.

Other Responsibilities:

• Work in partnership with Area Lead Agency.
• Communicate with regional administrative manager and central office administration and finance.
• Supervision of clerical staff may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient with use of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and Outlook and other PC based software.
• Ability to work effectively with linguistically and culturally diverse populations.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple, deadline-driven projects with strong attention to detail.
• High level of self-motivation and accountability, bringing enthusiasm and energy to team and tasks.
• Talent for exercising sound judgment, especially discretion in handling confidential information.

TO APPLY:

Please upload both Resume and Cover Letter for this position when applying.

About the Department of Children and Families:

The Department of Children and Families (DCF) is committed to upholding the fundamental mission of protecting children from abuse and neglect to ensure they are able to grow and thrive in a safe and nurturing environment. DCF's vision is that all children have the right to grow up in a nurturing home, free from abuse and neglect, with access to food, shelter, clothing, health care and education.

DCF works toward establishing the safety, permanency and well-being of the Commonwealth's children by: stabilizing and preserving families; providing quality temporary alternative care when necessary, safely reunifying families; and when necessary and appropriate, creating new families through kinship, guardianship or adoption. Preferred applicants will possess a demonstrated commitment to the core practice values: 1) child-driven, 2) family-centered, 3) community-focused, 4) strength-based, 5) committed to diversity/cultural competency, and, 6) committed to continuous learning.

For more information about our agency and programs visit: www.mass.gov/dcf

Pre-Hire Process:

A criminal and tax history background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit

http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori and click on "Information for Job Applicants."

As part of the hiring process, the Office of Human Resources will be verifying any college-level degrees conferred to the selected candidate. Additionally, any licensure required for the position will be verified. Information provided as part of the hiring process is subject to the Massachusetts Public Record Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website.

Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division's Hiring Guidelines.

• Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth's website.

If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the ADA Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form.

For questions, please contact the Executive Office of Health and Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122 and select option #4.

Qualifications

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must have at least (A) five (5) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, professional internship, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in business administration, business management, public administration, public management, clinical administration or clinical management or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below.

Substitutions:

I. A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

II. A Bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience.

III. A Graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required experience.

IV. A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for four (4) years of the required experience.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.