What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Services Director position at County of Contra Costa?
Contra Costa County is seeking a Procurement Services Director (Deputy Public Works Director) within the Public Works Department.
The Procurement Services Director is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing the County’s procurement division. This newly established role will define and implement a modern procurement model focused on service delivery, efficiency, and innovation. Reporting to the Public Works Director, and collaborating directly with County Administration, the Procurement Services Director will lead a division undergoing modernization, drive results through process improvement, and serve as the face of procurement for internal and external stakeholders. The role carries supervisory authority over a team of 12 within procurement operations, offering a significant opportunity to shape the future of the division.
This classification is EXEMPT from the merit system and is not subject to the guidelines set forth in the Personnel Management Regulations.
For detailed information, please see the attached brochure:
https://online.flipbuilder.com/kper/pnsc/License Required: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License. Out of State valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s will be accepted during the application process.
Registration:
Deputies responsible for Flood Control, Road Maintenance, Transportation Engineering, Engineering Services, and Design & Construction must possess a valid certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Civil and Professional Engineers.
Deputies responsible for Procurement must possess one or more of the following professional certifications: Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM).
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying, A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:
Education: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business management or administration, public administration, economics, supply chain management, engineering or a closely related field.
Experience: Six (6) years of progressive full-time, or its equivalent experience, in a managerial/supervisory or administrative capacity in one or more of the following areas: Engineering, facilities or field maintenance, flood control, project management, personnel management, land acquisition and property management, procurement or finance. One (1) year of the required experience must have been in a public agency.If you are interested in pursuing this career opportunity, please visit the CPS HR Consulting Career Portal on the website at https://www.cpshr.us/recruitment/2512/ to apply.
The final filing date for this position is September 5, 2025.
If you have any questions regarding this position, please feel free to contact:
Teddi Anderson
Project Consultant/Recruiter
tanderson@cpshr.us
The Procurement Services Director is a strategic leader responsible for overseeing the County’s procurement division. This newly established role will define and implement a modern procurement model focused on service delivery, efficiency, and innovation. Reporting to the Public Works Director, and collaborating directly with County Administration, the Procurement Services Director will lead a division undergoing modernization, drive results through process improvement, and serve as the face of procurement for internal and external stakeholders. The role carries supervisory authority over a team of 12 within procurement operations, offering a significant opportunity to shape the future of the division.
This classification is EXEMPT from the merit system and is not subject to the guidelines set forth in the Personnel Management Regulations.
For detailed information, please see the attached brochure:
https://online.flipbuilder.com/kper/pnsc/License Required: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License. Out of State valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s will be accepted during the application process.
Registration:
Deputies responsible for Flood Control, Road Maintenance, Transportation Engineering, Engineering Services, and Design & Construction must possess a valid certificate of registration as a Civil Engineer issued by the California State Board of Registration for Civil and Professional Engineers.
Deputies responsible for Procurement must possess one or more of the following professional certifications: Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM), Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM).
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying, A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:
Education: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business management or administration, public administration, economics, supply chain management, engineering or a closely related field.
Experience: Six (6) years of progressive full-time, or its equivalent experience, in a managerial/supervisory or administrative capacity in one or more of the following areas: Engineering, facilities or field maintenance, flood control, project management, personnel management, land acquisition and property management, procurement or finance. One (1) year of the required experience must have been in a public agency.If you are interested in pursuing this career opportunity, please visit the CPS HR Consulting Career Portal on the website at https://www.cpshr.us/recruitment/2512/ to apply.
The final filing date for this position is September 5, 2025.
If you have any questions regarding this position, please feel free to contact:
Teddi Anderson
Project Consultant/Recruiter
tanderson@cpshr.us
CONVICTION HISTORY
After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources Department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
Salary : $177,222 - $215,414
