Contract Specialist III
Contract Specialist III
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$ 113930 - 144413
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Job Description
Summary
DCHS is looking for a skilled knowledgeable highly motivated and enthusiastic team player to collaboratively help lead the Contracts & Procurement Unit which develops implements and oversees compliance with county and department contracting and procurement processes. This includes a portfolio of government funds with complex funding sources including federal state and local funding in various human service programs.
The Contract Specialist III is a professional classification that reports directly to the DCHS Contract & Procurement Manager and plays a key leadership support role in developing and implementing efficient and effective procurement processes for human service programs across DCHS. In addition the Contract Specialist III supports staff with major procurement and contracting responsibilities in various work units. The desired candidate has significant expertise in government procurement contract management and experience with organizational change. Duties may also expand to include supervision training and evaluation of the work of others. The ideal candidate will also prioritize social justice and equity and will commit to creating forward progress in transforming the procurement and contracting practices at DCHS.This recruitment is to fill a TermLimited Temporary (TLT) position that is anticipated to be 18 months in duration. If filled by a King County employee who has passed their initial probation the TLT will be as a Special Duty Assignment (SDA).Job Duties
To be considered minimally qualified applicants must demonstrate a background that provides the knowledge skill and ability to:
- Support the preparation and implementation of competitive solicitations including creating new procurement or contracting methods; coordinate public prebid/preproposal meetings; open submittals and assure compliance with bid or proposal requirements.
- Review draft and advise program staff on all terms and conditions on a variety of contracts implementing human and related services throughout the department.
- Assist Contracts & Procurement Manager in creating and implementing department wide contracting policies and procedures and provide direction and training for other DCHS program staff in the requirements and regulations concerning the contract process.
- Provide lead direction and training for project managers contract monitoring/compliance team members administrative staff and/or other Contract Specialists.
- Regularly meet with program work units to identify programs needed for RFP design appropriate alternative procurement approaches and ensure process meets all applicable federal state and county requirements.
- Work with Prosecuting Attorney and Risk Management to cooperatively resolve contract and procurement issues and to maintain contract templates.
- Work with subject matter experts to edit scopes of work technical specifications and other solicitation/contract documents for clarity and consistency technical specifications and other solicitation/contract.
- Coordinate program finance evaluation and administrative teams to support RFP and contract processes.
- Other duties as assigned.
Experience Qualifications Knowledge Skills
WE ARE LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES WHO HAVE:
- At least five 5 years of experience and knowledge of procurement theory principles and practices; contract development; and contract negotiations. Experience and knowledge in government preferred especially within Human Services programming.
- At least five 5 years of experience facilitating discussion resolving conflict and finding creative solutions to contract and procurement issues.
- At least 5 years of experience streamlining work processes improving operations and decreasing turnaround time in procurement and contracting processes.
- Demonstrated understanding and experience with the principles practices and terminology typically used to procure contracts funding human services.
- Knowledge of contract administration and federal state and county statutes and regulations pertaining to procurement of human service contracts.
- Knowledge of equity and social justice principles and practices and understanding of the effects of place race and policy and systemsbased inequities on marginalized communities and populations.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision and management with skill in leading teams and making public presentations.
- Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service to interested parties both within and outside the organization.
- Strong communication and training experience writing problemsolving analytical and investigative research skills.
- Demonstrated ability and comfort in prioritizing workloads working successfully under pressure with tight timelines changing priorities and ambiguous information.
- Ability to work collaboratively with program staff and to interface effectively with County officials and senior management.
- Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office Suite.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS- Deep understanding of the public procurement and contracting processes for delivering human service programs.
- Experience interpreting and applying local state and federal laws and regulations.
- Experience working collaboratively on a team.
ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:
- This position has been designated NonMission Critical. Unless otherwise directed by the County Executive department director or agency head all employees regardless of designation are expected to report to work or request leave during an emergency or inclement weather. For more detailed information please visit HR Policy County Operations During Emergency Situations and the King County Guidelines for Workforce Management in an Emergency.
- The work associated with this position will be performed or conducted through a combination of teleworking and onsite work and meetings. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
- This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime. Typical hours are Monday Friday 8am 5pm.
- This position is represented by PROTEC17 (C22.
- Classification: Contract Specialist III
WHO MAY APPLY:
This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. Interviews for this selection process will take place on or around May 21 2025. As part of this recruitment process applicants that are selected for an interview can expect to also complete a timed virtual assessment. Candidates who wish to be considered for this position must submit an online King County application and respond to the supplemental questions. Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the requested and relevant information in the online application and supplemental questionnaire. Applications and/or supplemental questionnaires that state see my resume are considered incomplete and will not be considered to be competitive. If you have any questions please contact Phitsamai Xaxouthep .
Supplemental Information
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Guided by ourTrue North we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting support and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply including Native American and people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people living with disabilities and veterans.King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race color religion national origin sex (including gender identity sexual orientation and pregnancy) age genetic information disability veteran status or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions including but not limited to recruitment hiring selection for training promotion transfer demotion layoff termination rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
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