Contracts Specialist 1 CS1 - Olympia

The Opportunity:

As a Contracts Specialist 1 you will be responsible for the administration of routine contracts to include but not limited to interagency agreements leases and letters of understanding to provide or obtain services or goods on behalf of the agency. You will also initiate competitive bid projects develop specifications and terms initiate advertising for bids; while also providing for the receipt processing and award of contracts. Additionally as the Contracts Specialist 1 you will provide assistance to other Contracts Specialists when needed and will also review performance and evaluate compliance with the terms of contracts.

Some of what you will do:

• Initiate the competitive contracting process (competitive bid projects) including the development of specifications and terms.
• Administer contracts with other WA State Agencies other state governments federal agencies and private vendors for goods services and project funding.
• Initiate advertising for bids/procurement efforts.
• Provide receipt processing and award contracts.
• Obtain signatures of authorized parties or their agents of the parties to agreements/contracts.
• Develop and maintain a list of authorized contract signatories.
• Coordinate the termination of agreements and contracts.
• Review the performance of contractors and evaluate their compliance with the terms of the contract.
• Identify areas of noncompliance by the contractor which require correction.
• Advise DCYF departments offices and staff members on the procedures involved in contracting for goods and/or services.

Required qualifications:

• Equivalent combination of education and experience totaling five 5 years.

OR

• A Bachelors degree involving major study in business administration public administration business law commerce economics mathematics statistics or a closely allied field AND one 1 year of experience in negotiating administering or terminating contracts contract property management contract cost or price analysis or contract compliance administration.

In addition to those required qualifications our ideal applicant will also have some or all of the following:

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Washington State Federal laws and regulations governing contracts and agreements.
• Working knowledge of contract principles theory and application.
• Demonstrated firm understanding of contract terminology and development along with contract practices and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to write effectively while also representing the agency in coordination and negotiation with other governmental agencies and private industry.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize desirable contract terms and provisions while also being able to identify areas and incidents of noncompliance with existing contracts.

How do I apply

In addition to completing the online application applicants must attach the following documents to the profile in order to be considered for this position:

• Letter of interestdescribing how you meet the specific qualifications for this position
• Current resume detailing experience and education

Supplemental Information:

The Department of Children Youth and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washingtons children and youth growing up safe healthy and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our mission to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting we encourage you to apply anyway.

The Department of Children Youth and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age sex marital status sexual orientation race creed color national origin honorably discharged veteran or military status or the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.

Prior to a new hire a background check including criminal history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position.

This position is in a bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information: recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.