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Who we are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.
What we offer. As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:
Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you
Under minimal supervision of the Procurement Legal Services Manager works within the Office of Procurement and Contracting Services to draft contracts and provides legal analysis services related to procurement and contracts; may act as a liaison to the DPH Office of General Counsel.
Draft, review, and analyze a broad range of contract actions including New Contracts, Amendments, Statements of Work, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Service Agreements, and standardized letters and notices across a wide array of sourcing categories and transaction types in both technology and non-technology by utilizing expert working knowledge of legal principles and terms.
Work closely with DPH’s Office of General Counsel to ensure adherence to agency policies, procedures and processes
Collaborate with programs, procurement team, internal and external partners for successful completion of assigned contracts.
Meet departmental deadlines for contracts processing and completion.
Track and respond to Open Records inquiries pertaining to Procurement & Contracting services within the statutory timelines.
Performs legal research and compiles data from references, digests, and law libraries.
Provides review and analysis of the implications of laws, policy statements, and regulations.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma/GED and completion of 90 quarter hours or 60 semester hours in criminal justice or a related field and six (6) years of experience in the related area; or two (2) years of experience required at the lower level Legal Analysis Spec 2 (LEP041) or position equivalent. Note: An equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job or intern experience, training, or certifications that provides the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully perform the job at the level listed may be substituted year-over-year.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in business, business administration, public administration or related area from an accredited college or university AND Three years of related experience in area of assignment
Associate’s degree in paralegal studies
Two+ years’ experience as a legal assistant in a legal environment
Experience working on a procurement team
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in Georgia Law as it pertains to the State Purchasing Act, O.C.G.A., Sections §50-5-50 through Section §50-5-81
Advanced proficiency in all Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, etc.).
Experience performing legal research and ability to find relevant legal statutes within the Official Code of Georgia Annotated (O.C.G.A.).
About Georgia Department of Public Health
The Georgia Department of Public Health commissioner and leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.
The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.
Employment Information
Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.
DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE). DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.
The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.
Relocation assistance is not provided.
As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email you request to DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov by the closing date of this announcement.
DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer
ADA Statement
The Georgia Department of Public Health is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
