Primary Department: Purchasing
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Kimberly Williams
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Position
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of one (1) position effective April 18, 2026, with no budget impact.
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Background and Discussion:
This request establishes one Communications and Media Specialist position for the Office of the Purchasing Agent as part of a restructuring of the former Director of Communications and Engagement role into two focused functions, one compliance analyst and one communications role. The existing position number will remain with the analyst function, so this request creates the additional position needed for communications, media, outreach, and field engagement duties. The position will serve as a public-facing resource for the department, support vendor and community outreach, develop media and written content, and help strengthen awareness of Purchasing services and initiatives. This request has no budgetary impact.
Expected Impact:
The position will improve public awareness of Purchasing services and initiatives, strengthen vendor and community outreach, and support more consistent, timely, and accessible department communications. The role will also expand field engagement, improve event and media coverage, advance DEEO outreach efforts, and enhance coordination of public-facing messaging, including communication of procurement policy and procedural updates.
Alternative Options:
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