Program Technician II

Job Description and Duties

This position is located in the city of Riverside .

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 Inland Empire 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 DO R services.

This is a 12-month limited term position that may be extended and/or may become permanent pending budget approval.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

• This position may be eligible for a hybrid telework option, in accordance with DOR’s telework policy, and will be required to report to the office as needed/required.

Special Requirements

Include JC#497066 / POS#813-340-9928-901 on your State Application (STD678) in the "Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for which you are applying" section found under the “Questions” tab of your CalCareer application template. Applicants who do not submit the required information may not be considered for this job.

Employment Application (STD.678):

It is a requirement to submit work experience, dates, and hours worked, contact names and phone numbers of supervisors on the state application in order of current and old work experience. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD.678 may not be considered.

Benefits

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.