Compensation and Benefits

The City of Anaheim offers a competitive compensation and benefits program. The salary range for this position is $104,675 - $143,928 annually, dependent on qualifications.

♦ Retirement – CalPERS 2.7% @ 55 for classic members (employee pays pre-tax contribution of 12%) or 2% @ 62 for new members under the Public Employee Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) (6.75% employee contribution). The City does not participate in Social Security.

Pension contribution limitations set by (PEPRA) are $140,424 for new members or $265,000 for Classic members. Employee contributions will be deposited into a 401(a) account after reaching this limit.

♦ Health Plans – City offers two (2) HMO and two (2) PPO health plans. Vision coverage is included at no cost. Employees may waive medical coverage and receive an opt-out credit when providing proof of coverage through another medical plan. Employees hired after March 31, 1986 pay 1.45% towards the Medicare Plan.

♦ Dental Plans – The City offers employees two (2) dental insurance plans. One plan is at no cost to the employee.♦ Retiree Health Savings Plan (RHS) – Employees will be enrolled in a Retiree Health Savings Plan funded by a City

contribution and an employee contribution. This plan allows employees to save on a tax-free basis for medical premiums in retirement.

♦ Vacation – Accrual at the rate of four to nine hours per pay period, depending upon length of service. New employees to the City normally start at four hours per pay period. Employees are eligible for vacation leave upon completion of 13 pay periods.

♦ Holidays – 10 paid holidays provided annually.♦ Sick Leave – Accrual at the rate of three hours per pay period, equal to 78 hours annually. Payment is made each

January to employees for all accumulated hours in excess of one hundred seventy-five (175) hours. ♦ Other Insurance Benefits – The City offers and participates in the payment of a group life insurance program for

employees and their eligible dependents. Short-term and long-term disability (STD and LTD) insurance coverage is provided at no cost to the employee.

♦ Miscellaneous Benefits – Anaheim offers two (2) tax saving opportunities through the Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account that reduces taxable income. The City offers a voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation Plan for an additional tax-deferred savings option. Anaheim offers an Employee Assistance Program, REACH, free of charge to employees and family members. Some departments offer employees the opportunity to work an alternate work schedule. The Employee Transportation Center offers a Rideshare/ Transportation Incentive Program to minimize travel time and costs. Access to a credit union provides City employees with a variety of products, services, and benefits.

]The Process

To apply for this exceptional and unique career opportunity, please submit your electronic cover letter, resume, current salary and contact information, including email addresses for five work-related references (who will not be called until mutual interest is established) to:

Bill Avery or Bill LopezAvery Associates3½ N. Santa Cruz Ave, Suite ALos Gatos, CA 95030E-mail: jobs@averyassoc.net

The final filing date for this recruitment is May 27, 2016.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please feel free to contact Mr. Avery at 408.399.4424 or bill@averyassoc.net, or Bill Lopez at 831.454.8301 or williaml@averyassoc.net.

The City Anaheim

invites your interest for the position of

PurchasingAgent

The Community

The City of Anaheim, situated in the heart of Orange County, has a population of 350,000 residents within its 50 square mile city limits. Anaheim features a mild year-round climate with easy access to a wide array of cultural, entertainment and recreational options. The City embraces a vibrant cultural arts community, including the world-renowned Anaheim Ballet and several museums and performing arts venues. Professional sports teams include the Angels Baseball team and the Anaheim Ducks Hockey team the U.S. Men’s National Volleyball Team, and the 2012 Olympic Games Silver Medal winning U.S. Women’s National Volleyball Team. Entertainment options include the Disneyland Resort, golf, boutique shopping and a wide variety of restaurants.

Anaheim has four distinct historic districts located in Central Anaheim. These districts encompass approximately two square miles. These historic districts are a reflection of the City’s pride in, and emphasis on, maintaining the character and heritage of Anaheim. Anaheim also boasts world-class meeting and entertainment venues including the Anaheim Convention Center, which is LEED-certified and the largest on the west coast; Honda Center; City National Grove of Anaheim; and the Anaheim Garden Walk.

City Government

The City of Anaheim, founded in 1857, is a full service, charter city with a Council/Manager form of government. The City Council represents its community members at the local government level. The Anaheim City Council has historically been comprised of a Mayor and four City Council members, who are elected at-large. City operations represent a cutting edge, award winning agency with more than 2,950 employees and a budget of $1.7 billion dollars. City departments include: the City Council, City Administration, City Attorney, City Clerk, Police, Fire & Rescue, Public Works, Public Utilities, Community and Economic Development, Planning & Building, Community Services, Convention, Sports & Entertainment, Finance, and Human Resources.

The Position

The Purchasing Agent will take an active leadership role partnering with and reporting to the Director of Finance. In this capacity this position directs, manages, supervises, and coordinates the activities and operations of the Purchasing Division within the Finance Department. Purchasing procures all materials, capital equipment, operating supplies and contractual services by proactively identifying needs, developing cost-effective specifications, strategically sourcing,

conducting competitive bid solicitations, and negotiating contracts. The division is also responsible for the disposition of surplus, obsolete, and scrap materials.

In overseeing a staff of seven employees, the Purchasing Agent must be an engaged, collaborative and progressive leader that encourages productivity enhancements and proactive service delivery to the city organization.

Key Priorities

♦ Assume management responsibility for all services and activities of the Purchasing Division including procurement, reprographics, mail services, purchasing card program, and the disposition of surplus, obsolete, and scrap materials. Recommend updates to policies and procedures.

♦ Facilitate and ensure fair and open competition, and provide professional, respectful, and ethical treatment while ensuring that the City receives the best combination of price, quality, delivery time, service, warranty, etc.

♦ Provide City staff with assistance in the negotiation, writing, and administration of contracts to protect the City’s business and legal interests, minimize costs, avoid waste, and prevent contract administration problems and cost overruns.

♦ Ensure that the City’s interests are represented effectively by utilizing effective negotiations skills.

♦ Attend City Council meetings to obtain organizational knowledge and establish effective working relationships.

♦ Present staff reports to City Council discussing bid results and/or purchasing recommendations.

Ideal Candidate Attributes

♦ The ideal candidate is a high energy leader, who effectively accomplishes the goals and objectives set forth while creating an environment of collaboration within and outside the division.

♦ Involves staff in shaping plans and decisions and encourages autonomy. ♦ Understands the value of building strong personal relationships with others and adapts appropriately to

challenges, while creating effective partnerships both inside and outside of the city organization.♦ Understands and applies the principles of effective coaching and is committed to the professional development

of subordinate staff♦ Solves problems, provides useful counsel and advice, and facilitates getting issues addressed and solutions

implemented.♦ Has a professional value system based on integrity and ethics and utilizes good judgment in handling the job

functions.♦ Has a client focused orientation for both internal and external customers, demonstrates responsive, helpful

and informative service.

The successful candidate will have six years or more of increasingly responsible purchasing experience including two years of administrative and supervisory responsibility. A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in purchasing, materials management, accounting, business administration, public administration, or a related field is required. An equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. Possession of a Certified Purchasing Manager or Certified Public Purchasing Officer certificate is desirable, but not required.