CONTRACTS SPECIALIST 2
Washington State
- Pierce County, WA Lakewood, WA
- $4,602-6,198 per month
- Permanent
- Full-time
Camp Murray, WA
Under the supervision of the Contracts and Procurement Administrator, this position is an Assistant Contracts Administrator for Public Works and Environmental Program contracts, responsible for developing, reviewing and processing complex contracts, agreements, amendments and change orders for construction projects valued at approximately $40 million biannually.This is a civilian position and does not require military service affiliation.About the Washington Military DepartmentProtecting people is our passion. At the Washington Military Department, we combine our unique talents to create safer communities and ensure our neighbors and loved ones can recover from whatever emergency might arise. Our agency unites civilian employees with members of the Washington National Guard, creating a team that is deeply committed to public service. We go home at night knowing that our day-to-day work supports activities that truly make a difference. Whether that's partnering with our communities to prepare for a disaster, leading an emergency response, hiring top-notch talent, or supporting at-risk kids at our Washington Youth Academy - the Washington Military Department seeks to safeguard our way of life and those that call Washington home.To learn more about the Washington Military Department, please visit:In addition to job fulfillment, the Washington Military Department offers an excellent benefits package which includes exceptional health care coverage, a retirement savings plan and job training opportunities.DutiesSome of what you'll do:
- Draft, review, and finalize contracts and agreements.
- Negotiate and terminate agency contracts.
- Attend public works bid openings.
- Procure goods and services, including competitive procurements, on behalf of the agency.
- Maintain, inventory, and prepare contract records for hard copy storage, document imaging, and/or transfer to state records center or archives.
- Compile, monitor, and report contracting data and information.
- Emergency Operations Center Support for Finance and Administrative Section.
Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, business law, commerce, economics, mathematics, statistics, or closely allied field.Experience:
Six months of experience working with lease agreements, goods and services, design and construction, or public works project contracts.Knowledge of:
Department of Enterprise Services contracting and procurement practices.Legal and professional contracting standards, regulations, guidelines and restrictions.Skills & Abilities to:
Partner with customers to identify procurement and service contracting needs.Use Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, or similar software) to develop complex documents and presentations in support of program objectives.Supplemental InformationCompensation: Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion.CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTBackground Investigation: Must successfully complete the appropriate background checks required for employment. Must be willing to sign releases of information and shall not have access to any investigative materials and files. The processing of background checks can take up to six months post-employment. Failure to successfully pass a background check may be cause for termination.Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS): Camp Murray uses the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) for entry to the installation. Must meet access requirements / background check which can be found in the . This includes possession of an Enhanced Driver's License, or other REAL ID Compliant Identification.Driver's License: * Valid to drive in the State of Washington.
- Must meet requirements of the REAL ID Act. This is required for base access and will be required upon hire.
Emergency Assignment: Upon activation of the National Guard Joint Operations Center (JOC), State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) or Joint Field Office (JFO), incumbent may be required to work in an alternate location with rotating shifts, including weekends and evenings, in a highly stressful and fast-paced environment.Travel: Occasional travel within the state may be required for training and operational purposes.Application ProcessIndividuals interested in applying for this position should select the "Apply" button and submit the following: * A current state application profile,
- A current resume,
- Responses to the Supplemental Questions (Note that your responses to the supplemental questions will be used for interview selection), and
- A list of three professional references. Please include at least two past/current supervisors, one peer and subordinate if applicable. For each reference include the following:
- Name
- Professional Title
- Working Relationship
- Daytime Phone Number
- Email Address