Contracts Specialist 3
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- Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
Job Title:Contracts Specialist 3
Location:Lacey WA
Closes: May 2nd 2025 at 11:55 p.m. PST
This recruitment is for two 2 fulltime permanentContract Specialist 3 fulltime position locatedin Lacey Washington. Working hours are Monday Friday 8:00am 5:00pm.The Contracts Specialist 3 is responsible for procurement compliance and contract compliance to include the administration of contracts interagency agreements grants letters of understanding performance of competitive solicitations contractual negotiation etc. This position serves as the agencys first point of contact for all contractual questions expertise direction and may also work as an assistant contracts administrator and work to resolve issues that arise during the contracting process.
The ideal candidate for this role is someone who enjoys paying attention to the details is experienced in the world of government contracts who is motivated by helping others willing to share knowledge and provide guidance in a team environment and someone who understands that the proper of contracts and agreements is an important role that helps the agency further its mission of making WA State Parks cherished destinations that all Washingtonians enjoy appreciate and proudly support!
Want to join a great organization The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission manages one of the largest most diverseand most beautifulparks systems in the country. With more than 120000 acres the system includes 124 developed parks including 19 marine parks 11 historical parks 35 heritage sites 13 interpretive centers and approximately 500 miles of longdistance recreation trails. The agency is staffed with nearly 1000 employees (summers) who are some of the most passionate employees youll find anywhere. We love what we manage and what we do. For more information on Washington State Parks click here. Duties
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Supervise and manage staff by providing management and leadership guidance on assigned functions (in line with their position description) annual expectations and all agency rules and policies.
- Create and review various contract related documents that are required for lawful agency contractual relationships including but not limited to the presolicitation stage competitive procurement process contract award contract and contract closure activities.
- Advise Parks agency staff on all applicable laws rules and procedures that are involved in all facets of contracting work including the of grants contracting for construction and goods or services.
- Toprofessionallysupport thesefacets fluencyisrequiredintheapplicable laws/rules/policies including but not limited to:
- RCW39.80EngineeringandArchitectural
- RCW39.04PublicWorks
- RCW 39.26 Procurement of Goods and Service
- RCW 79A.05 State Parks Statute
- 2 CFR 200 Uniform Administrative requirements (federal grants)
- DES09006 Supplier Diversity Policies
- DES21001 Reporting Agency Contracts
- Provide guidance on training and fostering of Washington State Equity in Procurement initiatives.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
The experience required:- Experience negotiating administering or terminating government contracts contract property management contract cost or price analysis or contract compliance administration.
Option 1:- Seven 7 years of experience as defined above or a combination of education and experience that equals to seven 7 years.
Option 2:- Bachelors degree* involving major study in business administration public administration business law commerce economics mathematics/statistics or a closely related field andthree 3 years of experience as defined above.
Option 3:- Masters degree in business administration public administration business law commerce economics mathematics/statistics or a closely related field and two 2 years of experience as defined above.
Option 4:- A law degree from an accredited college or university approved by the Washington State Bar Association and one 1 year of experience as defined above.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:- One 1 year of experience working in a Washington State government agency centralized contracts unit with familiarization in: Posting competitive solicitations in WEBS grant management contract negotiating grant & contract in the areas of two 2 CFR 200 Federal Grants RCW 39.04 Public Works RCW 39.80 Architectural and Engineering and RCW 39.26 Goods and Services.
- Gather analyze and understand data to formulate opinions and decisions.
- Maintain strict confidentiality.
- Communicate effectively and efficiently.
- Formulate techniques and methods to meet identified core needs.
- Manage time appropriately to meet deadlines.
- Understand basic accounting practices.
- Manage competing interests and complete tasks
- Organize and prioritize workload.
This position works Monday Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm. Alternative schedule may be available if approved by the supervisor. *After the first six 6 months of employment this position maybe is eligible for a 30 2 days/week) telework schedule and will report onsite 70 3 days/week).Supplemental Information
HOW TO APPLY
To ensure consideration please complete the online job application and profile at. You must attach or embed in your application the following:- Letter of interest specifically addressing the qualifications listed in this announcement.
- Current resume.
- Three professional references if not completed in the application process.
*This job announcement may be used to fill other positions of the same classification if vacant in the next 60 days.
This position is included in the nonsupervisory bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE). For more information: Policy Statement:
Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the human resources office at. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 711 or.
For information about recruitment and the hiring process please contact Jenee Kramer at or.
For information about this position please contact Manuel Iglesias at or.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
