This Work Matters! Are you a grant and contract expert who is passionate about community service? Are you a contract manager who is dedicated to public safety? If you answered yes, then this opportunity is for you!
This position is responsible for management and support tasks associated with contracts and spending for programs funded through Multnomah County’s Local Public Safety Coordinating Council (LPSCC). This position actively engages with LPSCC and DCJ administrative and fiscal subject matter experts to aid in the development and management of the budgeted contracts and provider payments. This includes preparing, developing, and monitoring LPSCC contracts for services and supplies, as well as ensuring provider contract budgets, financial contract components, and invoices meet applicable fiscal compliance requirements.
Primary responsibilities include:
Procurement, Contract Development, and Contract Management
Invoice and Monitoring
General Fiscal Program Responsibilities
WORKFORCE EQUITY
At Multnomah County we are committed to maintaining an effective, respectful and inclusive workplace. We value collaborative problem solving and strive for continuous improvement. We strongly believe in workforce equity, diversity and inclusion. Visit our Workforce Equity Strategies Plan (WESP) to see where Multnomah County is headed with these values.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY JUSTICE
Vision ~ Community Safety through Positive Change
The Department of Community Justice (DCJ) is recognized as a national leader in both adult and juvenile community justice. DCJ routinely consults and makes use of evidence-based practices in our program and policy development. The Department's commitment to data-informed decision-making has led DCJ to make smart investments of taxpayer dollars in supervision, sanctions, and services for the county's highest risk and highest need justice-involved individuals. DCJ makes long-term investments in its employees through the provision of education and training. The Department believes that in order to enhance public safety we must work collaboratively with the judiciary, law enforcement, schools, treatment agencies, and the community.
The Department shares information with community members, partners, and staff to keep communities safe by preventing and reducing crime and routinely evaluating which local policies support best practices. DCJ operates 24 hours a day, with nearly 650 regular, on-call, and temporary employees. The Department supervises justice-involved individuals and those defendants requiring pretrial services. DCJ's Juvenile Services Division operates the Donald E. Long Juvenile Detention Facility and is responsible for youth on formal and informal community supervision.
More general information about the Department of Community Justice including our mission, vision, and strategies can be found at: www.multco.us/dcj.
The Department of Community Justice's Strategic Plan (Executive Summary and Full report) can be found at: https://multco.us/file/68223/download.
Serving the Public, Even During Disasters
Everyday, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information, please visit the Disaster Service Worker Information page.
Internal candidates: After you have applied, you will receive an acknowledgement task and the Oregon Veteran Preference Questionnaire in your Workday inbox. Your application as an internal candidate is not complete until you complete and submit these tasks in Workday.
TO QUALIFY
We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page.
Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*:
Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.
*Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.
SCREENING AND EVALUATION
The Application Packet: Please be sure to provide all the materials below in your application submission:
The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:
Holiday Recruitment Schedule: Please note that due to the holiday season, some of our processes may be delayed. We will do our best to communicate our timelines throughout the process.
Equal Pay: Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However, actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidate's relevant experience and education. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Type of Position: This hourly position is eligible for overtime.
Type: Represented
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week
Location: Juvenile Justice Complex @ 1401 NE 68th Ave, Portland OR 97213
Telework (Remote): This position is eligible for hybrid on-site/telework subject to the Multnomah County Telework Policy and based on the Department’s business needs. The exact amount of on-site/telework and schedule will be discussed with the hiring manager during time of offer. Telework locations cannot be located outside of Oregon or Washington.
Multnomah County offers a comprehensive benefit package to all eligible employees. A few highlights include:
The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, regular, temporary, limited duration, and on-call positions. Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
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Multnomah County Department of Community Justice (Portland, Oregon) is recognized as a national leader in both adult and juvenile community justice. We routinely consult and make use of evidence-based practices in our program and policy development. Our commitment to data-informed decision-making has led us to make smart investments of taxpayer dollars in supervision, sanctions, and services for Multnomah County's highest risk and highest need individuals. We make long-term investments in our employees through the provision of education and training. We believe that in order to enhance public safety, we must work collaboratively with the judiciary, law enforcement, schools, treatment agencies, and the community.