Contract Specialist

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Prepare, develop, and monitor contracts for services and supplies; prepare and develop requests for contracts and amendments; compile data to prepare proposals and reports.
• Maintain, research, and ensure accuracy of information in databases; ensure contract payments are in compliance with scope and schedule.
• Schedule and conduct public hearings; interview and negotiate with provider representatives.
• Provide assistance to programs in the development of work statements, payment terms, insurance levels, measurable program outcomes, and appropriately written special conditions, clauses and provisions.
• Assist in the development of budgets, goals, objectives, and activities for evaluation of assigned contracts.
• Analyze and review federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures in order to ensure compliance.
• In addition to the above duties, the senior level will: perform the most complex and specialized contract assignments; act as a representative for committees, work groups and other stakeholders to ensure contract compliance; research and analyze specialized contract areas; provide and implement recommendations; assist in the development of departmental and/or countywide policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

LEVEL AND TYPE OF WORK AND/OR SUPERVISION:

Contract Specialist

• Journey level
• Professional
• Perform the full range of duties, working independently, applying well-developed subject knowledge, and exercising judgment and initiative.
• Receive occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise.
• Fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit.
• Work is reviewed based on compliance, appropriateness, and effectiveness in meeting goals and deadlines.
• Receive direction from manager or staff.
• May exercise functional and technical supervision over staff.

Contract Specialist Senior

• Advanced level
• Professional
• Perform the most difficult assignments requiring a higher level of responsibility, applying advanced subject knowledge, and exercising significant independent judgment and initiative.
• Receive work assignments in terms of objectives, priorities, and deadlines.
• Work is reviewed for technical accuracy, compliance to program objectives, and overall results.
• Receive direction from manager or staff.              
• May exercise functional and technical supervision over staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. Requirements are determined at the time of recruitment based on responsibilities of the individual position and business needs of the department.

Contract Specialist

Training and experience for journey level, professional classifications are typically equivalent to a bachelor's degree and one (1) to four (4) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. (Equivalency 5-8 years of qualifying training and/or experience).

Contract Specialist Senior

Training and experience for advanced level, professional classifications are typically equivalent to a bachelor's degree and three (3) to six (6) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. (Equivalency 7-10 years of qualifying training and/or experience).

Depending upon assignment, candidates may be required to pass a criminal background check, have a valid driver license, and/or additional training, licenses, or certificates.