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Performs complex contract duties to include developing, analyzing, evaluating, reviewing, processing, ensuring applicable compliance, inspecting, implementing and/or monitoring contracts. Work requires extensive contact with governmental officials, division and district personnel. Employees at this level perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.
Essential Duties:
- Reviews, interprets and clarifies statutes, regulations, standard policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Department and governmental regulations.
 - Assists in researching and making recommendations concerning contract administration systems and policy.
 - Makes presentations at local, state and federal levels.
 - Researches state and federal statutes and opinions, Department policies and previous contracts.
 - Reviews contracts, amendments, procurement documents, supplemental agreements, and contractor qualifications.
 - Assists in monitoring contractors' insurance certificates.
 - Conducts audits, researches and identifies problems with proposals, contracts, contractors or lettings and proposes solutions.
 - Confers with legal staff and management on various legal matters.
 - Executes agreements and contracts.
 - Reviews coordinates and processes routine open records requests.
 - Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance or related field. Relevant work experience may be substituted for degree on a year per year basis. Substitutions for Minimum Qualifications
Experience: 2 years in contract administration, administrative support, bookkeeping or accounting. Related graduate level education may be substituted for experience on a year per year basis.
Licenses and Certifications:
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Valid driver’s license. This position requires driving a state vehicle.
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Competencies:
Considerable knowledge of:
- Applicable computer operating systems and relevant applications
 - Contract administration/management systems
 - Applicable laws, rules, and regulations
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Some Skill in:
- Developing and giving presentations
 - Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
 - Analyzing and organizing business and technical data
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Proficient Skill in:
- Using standard office equipmentÂ
 - Preparing correspondence/documents using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation; proofreading and reviewing documents for clarity and consistency
 - Using computers, applicable programs, applications, and systems
 - Preparing and maintaining confidential and sensitive records, files, and reports
 - Maintaining effective working relationships with others
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Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Sedentary work: Lift up to 10 lbs at a time and occasionally carry files/small tools
 - Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs
 - Standing-prolonged periods of time
 - Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers
 - Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading
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Conditions of Employment:
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