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The WSLCB Finance Division is announcing an exciting opportunity for an Operational Support Manager (WMS Band 2) position in Olympia, WA.
This is a Washington Management Service (WMS) Band 2 position that reports to the Chief Finance Officer.
This position is responsible for managing, directing, and providing oversight to the Operational Support staff and overseeing the daily operations of the Agency that includes Headquarters Reception, Workplace Safety and Security, Building Management, Business Services, Agency Asset Management and Inventory, Agency Transportation and Fleet Management, Agency Process Improvement and administering the agency's Contracting and Procurement functions.
This position is the primary liaison with internal customers on implementation of, and compliance to ensure alignment with policies and best practices and has significant influence on the outcomes of defined services and uses independent judgment in resolving complex problems where precedents are not always clear.
If you have an interest in administering contacts, procurement and facility management for an agency with a focus on process improvement, we encourage you to apply to be a part of the WSLCB team! https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/5136686/operational-support-manager-wms-band-2
Experience for required qualifications can be gained through various combinations of formal professional employment and educational experience. See below for how you may qualify.
Option 1: At least seven (7) years of experience in negotiating, administering or terminating government contracts, contract property management, contract cost or price analyses or contract compliance administration, and experience managing or supervising staff.
Option 2: An Associate's degree involving a major study in business administration, public administration, business law, commerce, mathematics, statistics, economics, or closely allied field.
AND At least five (5) years of experience in negotiating, administering or terminating government contracts, contract property management, contract cost or price analyses or contract compliance administration, and experience managing or supervising staff.
Option 3: A Bachelor's degree or higher involving a major study in business administration, public administration, business law, commerce, mathematics, statistics, economics, or closely related field. AND At least three (3) years of experience in negotiating, administering or terminating government contracts, contract property management, contract cost or price analyses or contract compliance administration, and experience managing or supervising staff.
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAREFULLY TO ENSURE YOU HAVE SUBMITTED THE REQUIRED MATERIALS TO BE CONSIDERED.
IMPORTANT: To be considered for this position, you MUST include the following, failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified: Completed online application. Current Resume.
Letter of Interest describing how you meet the specific qualifications for the position.
Three professional references to include a current or recent supervisor with email addresses and phone numbers.
**A resume will not substitute for completing the "work experience" section of the application.
The information provided in your application and supplemental questionnaire must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions.
Responses not supported in your application will disqualify you for consideration of employment from this recruitment. Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted.
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.