Contracts Specialist II*Lead

The Contract Specialist II*Lead position is a new position for the Water Services Department Procurement team and will build capacity for more process improvements, staff training, as well as provide for additional staff oversight. Along with supervising a team of four professional staff, this position will perform advanced level work in writing, negotiating, awarding, and administrating complex contracts that require market research and spend/cost analysis. The current WSD procurement team has two supervisors and eight Procurement Officer positions. The team is responsible for over 300 WSD contracts with a value of approximately $494 million, with an additional 75 procurements to complete as part of the FY 21/22 Procurement Plan. This team provides contract administration support for multiple department and citywide contracts in a fast-paced environment. Work requires collaboration and proactive communication with stakeholders, as well as the use of critical thinking skills, initiative, and professional judgment. Work is performed under the general direction of a Procurement Manager.

$63,107.20 - $96,116.80 annually. Candidates may be hired up to $96,116.80 depending upon qualifications.

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes traditional pension with employer and employee contributions; choice of medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plan; wellness incentive of up to $720 annually; dental; vision; life insurance; long-term disability; 401(a) and 457 plans; medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan; bus/light rail pass; tuition reimbursement program; paid time off includes 11.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days.

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• Three years of experience working with governmental contracts or experience assisting a contracts administrator in contract preparation.
• Bachelor's degree in public or business administration or a related field.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
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The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Five years of progressively responsible procurement experience.
• Professional certification in Lean, Procurement, or Project Management.
• One year of experience providing staff training in procurement related topics.
• One year of experience acting in a lead/supervisory capacity.

Recruitment closes January 24, 2022. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.

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Contracts Specialist II*Lead, JC:06631, ID# 43647, 01/07/22, USM, KH, Benefits:007

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