Job

Contract Specialist II/III

  • Company: Adams County Colorado
  • Location: Thornton, Colorado 80602-8490 United States
  • Salary:
  • Date Posted: May 15, 2025
  • Closing Date: June 4, 2025
  • NIGP-CPP Certification: Preferred

Description

The Department has elected to consider a range of experience for this vacancy.

A candidates' qualifications will determine the level at which they are hired. Contract Specialist II: This position is intended for those individuals who have an intermediate level understanding of public procurement requirements, general business law, local, state, and federal laws, the Uniform Commercial Codes and general commercial laws.

The expectation is this position must be able to make independent decisions and apply procurement and accounting principles to a variety of medium risk technical and non-technical procurements.

Contract Specialist III: This position is intended for those individuals who have an advanced level understanding of public procurement requirements, general business law, local, state, and federal laws, the Uniform Commercial Codes and general commercial laws.

The expectation is this position must be able to make independent decisions and apply procurement and accounting principles.

The Contract Specialist’s III primary focus is on contracts of higher complexity and risk for the County's major Capital Improvement Programs including but not limited to, construction contracts, professional service agreements, maintenance and service agreements

Requirements

Intermediate (Advanced for CSIII) level understanding of public procurement requirements, Local, State and Federal laws, the Uniform Commercial Codes and general commercial laws.

General Business Law.

Accounting practices, including: invoicing, overages, shortages and returns for credits. Purchasing practices, procurement procedures.

Communicate to County staff their procurement responsibility and promote compliance with County objectives, policies and programs.

Advise and assist other Offices/Departments in obtaining specifications, develop specifications and obtain quotations.

Analyze and develop solutions to problems resulting from the diversified nature of procuring goods and services.

Identify sources of supply to ensure on time and competitive based deliveries.

Consolidate purchases of like or common items.

Work with the Offices/Departments in the processing of emergency purchases. Determine if the quality of the materials, the serviceability of the equipment or the services rendered met or exceeded requirements.

Negotiate and prepare contractual agreements with the aid of higher level staff.

Computer skills: Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment. Proficient operations of spreadsheet, word processing and database software.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with end using departments, coworkers, and colleagues.

Ability to easily work in and lead teams with small to large groups of people. Effective time management skills Ability to work and balance multiple projects at one time. Strong organizational skills

Application Process

For full posting please access: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/adams?

Contact Info


Name: Jennifer Tierney
Email: jtierney@adcogov.org
Closing Date: June 4, 2025
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