Location: Augusta,Maine,United States

Maine Department of Transportation  

Salary: $75,628.80 to $102,752.00/Annually (Salary Schedule) 

Office/Bureau: Finance & Administration

Location: Augusta, ME 

Position Number:  02500-1986

Opening Date: May 3, 2024

Closing Date: May 24, 2024

Job Description:  
The Director manages, directs, and coordinates the activities of the MaineDOT Contract Procurement Office (CPO) which include procurement support, contract development and compliance oversight, for non-construction (engineering, transportation service and architectural services) and municipal/interagency cooperative agreements.  The Director creates a framework to ensure CPO has the required subject matter expertise in all applicable regulations to facilitate procurement for MaineDOT.  Additionally, the Director continually and critically reviews contracting processes balancing risk management and organizational efficiencies. The Director serves as primary liaison with other entities such as the Federal Highway Administration, Federal Transit Administration, State Division of Purchases and the State Controller. Technical work includes overseeing the Request for Proposal (RFP) and Request for Qualifications (RFQ) processes, contract writing, ensuring that all non-construction contracts meet state and federal requirements; developing and implementing division policies and procures; program planning, development, evaluation, and meeting with consultants and other providers; overseeing the compilation and management of data information; and performing staff management functions.  The Director works collaboratively with other contracting units at MaineDOT, bureau directors, and program managers to ensure that MaineDOT procurement is consistent, accessible, and customer-service oriented. The Director will lead, over the next several years, CPO efforts to automate and to develop robust training for contracting processes.

To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must provide evidence of the following experience:
•    A proven ability to work collaboratively with project and program managers in arriving at thoughtful, best practice solutions that support the attainment of organizational goals.
•    An ability to be flexible and adjust to business needs while balancing multiple tasks and priorities.
•    A proven ability to lead a team toward successful accomplishment of the missions of the organization.
•    A solid ability to communicate effectively and efficiently both orally and in writing to consultants, customer agencies, team members, management peers and executive managers.
•    An ability to read, comprehend, and apply complex contract and regulatory language.
•    An ability to think abstractly but act deliberately to develop and achieve strategic organizational goals.
•    A demonstrated ability to plan and manage a portfolio of complex projects.
•    Experience and interest in developing and supporting a customer-centric model of service.
•    Experience in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe.
•    Experience in contract procurement.

Preference may be extended to candidates with a bachelors’ degree or an advanced degree such as an MBA in a related field.

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants need to apply online by clicking the "Apply for this Opening/Apply Now" button along with uploading a cover letter, current resume, and any applicable copies of post-secondary transcripts, licensing, registration and certifications. 

*If you require a paper application or have general questions, please contact MaineDOT Human Resources at 207-624-3050 or via email at jobs.DOT@maine.gov

Why join our team?

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($10,523.28-$12,380.40 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State. 
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($350.40 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 18.21% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS). 

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for part-time employment.

There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. 

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics. 

If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

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