Central Services Manager - Anticipated Vacancy

State of Maine

Augusta, Maine

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$63,689.60–$90,438.40 Per Month
SKILLS
Accounting, Administrative Management, Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Automation, Budget Management, Budgeting, Capital Expenditure (CAPEX), Collective Bargaining, Communication Skills, Communication Systems, Contract Management, Customer Support/Service, Diversity Recruiting, Employment Law, Financial Services, Forecasting, Funding, Inventory Control System, Inventory Management, Market Research, Marketing Strategy, Operational Strategy, Operational Support, Operations Management, Operations Planning, Operations Processes, Order Delivery, Performance Reviews, Procedure Development, Product Costing, Product Marketing, Production Specifications, Program Evaluation, Purchasing/Procurement, Quality Metrics, Regulations, Requirements Management, Sales, Sales Prospecting, Service Delivery, Set Goals, State Government, Strategic Planning, Systems Administration/Management, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Augusta, Maine
POSTED
Today
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Office of State Procurement Services

Central Services Manager - Anticipated Vacancy

Opening Date: June 26, 2026

Closing Date: July 13, 2026

Grade / Admin Unit: 28 / Supervisory

Job Class Code: 0696
Salary: $63,689.60 - $90,438.40/ Annually
Position Number: 004600775

Location: Augusta

Telework: None

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This is administrative work of a managerial nature in planning, directing, and coordinating all operations of Central Services within the Department of Administrative and Financial Services providing products and/or services to client agencies throughout State Government. Responsibilities include planning and directing operations, developing and monitoring budgets, and determining revenues and rate structure necessary to support operations. Additional responsibilities include establishing operating procedures; production, service, and quality standards; and operational, internal, and inventory control systems. Supervision is exercised over professional and administrative staff. Work is performed under limited supervision.

REPRESENTATIVE TASKS:
  • Plans and directs on/off-site operations and coordinates activities in order to maximize operational efficiency and ensure established goals and objectives are attained.
  • Establishes operating procedures, production/service levels, and quality standards in order to evaluate employee performance and ensure consistent delivery of high quality products and services.
  • Establishes and monitors operational, internal, and inventory system controls in order to ensure operational integrity and safeguard state assets, property, and services.
  • Develops and monitors operating budgets and determines rate structure necessary to support programs in order to ensure adequate operational funding. Implements, administers, and complies with human resource laws, policies, procedures, and practices, including: AA/EEO, recruitment, employment, position classification, performance appraisals, training, discipline, contract administration, communications systems, and employee safety in order to ensure fair and equitable treatment of employees.
  • Reviews and analyzes production/service/sales records and trends, forecasts anticipated growth, and identifies opportunities for new or expanded products and services in order to develop long range plans and ensure service deliverables meet customer needs.
  • Researches, evaluates, writes specifications and procures production equipment and automation technology involving significant capital expenditure in order to ensure delivery of high quality and cost effective products and services in a timely manner.
  • Develops and implements marketing strategies for products and services in order to make potential customers aware of capabilities and utilize resources effectively. Implements, administers, and compliance policies and procedures to align work groups with industry regulations and laws.
  • Conducts market research to formulate values and avenues to dispose of surplus state and federal items.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
  • Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Knowledge of modern administrative and management principles, methods, practices, and techniques.
  • Knowledge of budgeting, programming, evaluation, planning, and administrative functions.
  • Knowledge of related equipment and automation technology.
  • Knowledge of operational, internal, and inventory system controls and techniques.
  • Knowledge of procurement, contracting, accounting, and budget systems requirements.
  • Knowledge of budget preparation and monitoring practices and techniques.
  • Knowledge of civil service laws, rules, regulations, and collective bargaining agreements.
  • Knowledge of methods and techniques of analysis, work simplification, forms, and records control.
  • Ability to supervise and train production and/or service staff.
  • Ability to analyze information, reach logical conclusions, and make sound decisions and recommendations.
  • Ability to communicate effectively.
  • Ability to write clearly and effectively.
  • Ability to plan, direct, and evaluate program services t

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State of Maine