Job Description

Job Description and Duties

This position is located in the city of Long Beach .

Under the general supervision of the Supervising Program Technician II and in close collaboration with Contract and Procurement staff, the Program Technician II (PT II) is part of a team of specialists responsible for all case service goods procurement functions in the District. Procures off the shelf and specialized commodities and services that are individually based on each consumer’s goal, to enable their participation in the Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) program following established Departmental policies and procedures. Works with internal and external stakeholders, including but not limited to: the DOR Vocational Rehabilitation Service Delivery (VRSD) team; vendors, rehabilitation engineers, physicians, DOR Medical Consultants, consumers and family members; explains the technological requirements, rules, and procedures of the VR procurement process. Evaluates various funding sources and assesses share of cost and required consumer financial participation for procurement of appropriate and related goods and services. Develops and uses knowledge of the terminology for medical and diagnostic information and rehabilitation technology to verify the appropriateness of purchased goods and services, as identified by the Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, Qualified Rehabilitation Professional.

The PT II utilizes the following procurement methods: Competitive Solicitation from private vendors; Leveraged Procurement Agreements such as California Multiple Award Schedule, Statewide Contracts, Master Agreements, and State Price Schedules; and the Small Business/Disabled Veteran Business Option.

The PT II must adhere to various laws, rules, policies, procedures and management memos regarding State procurement processes based on Department of General Services (DGS) guidelines, including: State Administrative Manual (SAM); Purchasing Authority Manual (PAM), and State Contracting Manual (SCM), statutes and Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) policies and procedures as specified in the Rehabilitation Administrative Manual (RAM); have knowledge of the federal and state code of regulations relating to the VR program; have a working knowledge of Medi-Cal, Medicare, private insurance, and comparable benefits, and rehabilitation technology and engineering products in order to negotiate rates and procure consumer goods.

The Los Angeles South Bay District is responsible for service delivery of Federal Title I Vocational Rehabilitation Services Program. The services assist eligible individuals in achieving their employment goals by providing training, assistive technology, supported employment and job placement support. District staff will also assist Senior Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, Qualified Rehabilitation Professionals as needed in conveying information about eligibility determinations to applicants for services, and direct post-employment services for individuals who find jobs as a result of DOR services.

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Special Requirements

Application required only. No initial telework, in office.

• Do not submit any document(s) with your social security number on it
• Do not submit your exam result(s) along with your application.
• Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed application. This page is for examination use only.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Ability to communicate with all levels of internal and external contacts in a professional manner, and with integrity and respect;
• Ability to help facilitate expeditious resolution of problems from in-person requests, incoming phone calls and emails;
• Knowledge of DOR resources and processes, RAM, and federal and state Code of Regulations;
• High level of organizational skills and office equipment and processes proficiency;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
• Knowledge of department's mission and goals;
• Experience communicating with and providing information regarding DOR services to applicants and consumers

Benefits

There are many benefits to joining our team!We offer competitive pay, advancement opportunities, upward mobility, work-life-balance, and for many positions, flexible hours and remote work options. The State of California offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility, such as:

• Medical Benefits, including health , dental , and vision insurance
• Deferred Compensation options: 401k and 457b
• Leave benefit options (Vacation/Sick or Annual Leave)
• School Loan forgiveness under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Reimbursement Accounts (Medical and Childcare)
• Disability Insurance Programs

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General State Employment Benefits and Protections

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Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Contract work, Remote job, Flexible hours,

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