Contract Administrator II - Department of Transportation

POSTING DATE:4/24/2025

SALARY RANGE: $55052.00 $66838.00 ANNUALLY

BACKGROUND CHECK

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.

PROBATION

All persons including current City employees selected for thisposition must complete a mandatory 6month probation.

ELIGIBILITY

Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.

EDUCATION ACCREDITATION

Applicants education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at .

CLASS DEFINITION

A Contract Administrator II reviews analyzes and verifies documents submitted by contractors and vendors and compiles reports required for the finalization of services commodities or construction contracts. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities.

Incumbents receive general supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek. Work is performed primarily in an office where there are few uncomfortable working conditions. Work requires minimal physical exertion.

SELECTION PROCESS

All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity.It is essential therefore that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position.Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

On or before the date of filing the application each candidate must:

EDUCATION: Have a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.

AND

EXPERIENCE: Have two years of experience in contract administration work project management or project coordination.

OR

EQUIVALENCY NOTES:An additional six months of experience in contract administration project management or project coordination may substitute for each year of the college education requirement.

LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES:Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial drivers license or an equivalent outofstate drivers license acceptable to the Office of Risk Management is required.

KNOWLEDGES SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of practices and procedures of services commodities or construction contract administration including contract auditing legal terminology and the processing of final contract documents.

• Knowledge of common business database spreadsheet and project management software.

• Ability to audit contractors and vendors estimates invoices and extra work orders.

• Ability to interpret and explain City contract procedures.

• Ability when applicable to read and interpret construction drawings plans and specifications.

• Ability when applicable to interpret Standard Operating Procedures for construction project life cycle.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective liaison with contractors vendors project managers consultants engineers and Federal State City and private utility company personnel.

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Ability to produce graphs and charts and prepare written documents using standard business pc computers and software.

• Ability to maintain records and write reports.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education training and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.

BENEFITS

The City of Baltimore offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our benefits here: you have questions regarding this position please contact Ayomide Arodoye Recruitment & Talent Acquisition Specialist II via email at

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity equity and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color religion age sex ancestry creed national origin disability status genetics marital statusmilitary service sexual orientation gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.

NOTE: Members must hold and maintain required current licenses and certifications as a condition of continued employment.

Financial Disclosure:

This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 77 78 and 79 of the City Ethics Law.

BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER