Acquisitions Section Manager

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Under the general direction of the Branch Chief (Staff Services Manager III), the Staff Services Manager II is responsible for directing and supervising the Acquisitions Unit B and D staff, including acquisitions for the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA). This position serves as a backup and assists with overseeing CalEPA’s operational budget, which includes coordinating budget policy, tracking and preparing CalEPA’s technical budget, and reviewing and analyzing budget requests. This position assists with creating long-term financial models for CalEPA, utilizing the best practices to promote the effective use of State resources. This position is additionally responsible for interpreting and analyzing Public Contract Code (PCC) and control agency rules and regulations as they apply to State contracting and budgeting. The incumbent is expected to manage the workload of subordinate supervisors and staff who independently perform the more difficult and complex analytical work, especially in analyzing laws and regulations, developing policies and procedures, reviewing legislation, and making recommendations to management. This position acts as the liaison with other Boards, Departments, and Offices (BDOs) including the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA), Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle), Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR), and control agencies such as the State Controller’s Office (SCO), Department of Finance (DOF), Department of General Services (DGS) and Financial Information System for California (Fi$cal).

The Mission of the Acquisitions Branch (AB) within the Fiscal Services Division (FSD) is to ensure funds are spent following the Department of General Services (DGS), the Department of Finance (DOF), the State Controller's Office (SCO), the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) circular policies and mandates and funds are expended on projects and programs that support California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA's) missions. Oversee and assist in developing all acquisitions for goods and services and grant agreements for CARB and CalEPA. Provide training on policies, procedures, laws, and mandates, as well as expert advice to customers and stakeholders regarding contracts, grants, and procurement. Issue hundreds of program-level grants annually to ensure CARB and CalEPA's programs comply with the regulatory statutes that drive grant funding in coordination with budgets and account for all revenues paid to CARB and CalEPA to ensure that both departments are fully funded.

The Acquisitions Units are responsible for completing all CARB acquisitions and grants supporting their mission to protect and enhance California's environment and natural resources. Oversee and assist in the development of all contracts and grants for CARB, including Interagency Agreements (IA), Requests for Proposal (RFP), Request for Information (RFI), Invitations for Bid (IFB), Non-competitive Bids (NCB), Service Agreements (SA), Memorandums of Understanding (MOU), etc. Train staff on contract and grant writing, submittal, and management, issue hundreds of program-level grants each year to ensure CARB's programs comply with the regulatory statutes that drive the grant funding, in coordination with Budgets, and account for all revenues being paid to CARB from all fee payers.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

This position may be eligible for hybrid in-office work and in-state telework. The amount of telework is at the agency's discretion and is based on the California Air Resource Boards' (CARB) current telework policy. While the CARB may support telework, some in-person attendance is also required. 

Beginning July 1st, 2025, per Executive Order N-22-25, CARB employees will be required to report into office four days a week.

The positions at the CARB may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position under Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California, subject to the candidate meeting telework eligibility criteria outlined in the CalEPA telework policy and/or future program need. Employees not residing in California are not eligible for telework. Regardless of hybrid telework eligibility, all employees may be required to report to the position’s designated headquarters location at their own expense, as indicated on their duty statement.

• Position located in a high-rise building.
• Requires being stationary, consistent with office work, for extended periods.
• Standard office environment (artificial lighting, controlled temperature, etc.)  
• Daily use of a personal computer, office equipment, and/or telephone.