Dnr Edo - Contract Administrator III
Dnr Edo - Contract Administrator III
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22-05-2025
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$ 57708 - 92340
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1 Vacancy
Posted on :
22-05-2025
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Department Information
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
Consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. Its our mission to manage and conserve Colorados natural resources for the benefit of people today and tomorrow. That means we have to balance development with conservation so the state we all love provides similar opportunities for our children and their children.We invite you to explore our website at find out more about the work we do to manage Colorados natural resources for today and tomorrow.
The State of Colorado believes that equity diversity and inclusion drive our success and we encourage candidates from all identities backgrounds and abilities to apply.In addition to offering rewarding meaningful work we offer:
Medical Vision and Dental plans
Strong flexible retirement plans includingPERADefined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus pretax and Roth 401K and 457 plans
Paid life insurance
Short and longterm disability coverage
Employee Wellness programs
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
11 paid holidays per year plus generous vacation and sick leave
Flexible work schedule options and remotework options
Career advancement opportunities throughout the State system
Some positions may qualify for thePublic Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Department of Natural Resources Executive Directors Office
This position is located in the Executive Directors Office of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. EDO exists to guide and supervise the activities of the eight Divisions within DNR in the development preservation and enhancement of Colorados natural resources for the benefit and enjoyment of its citizens both now and in the future.The purpose of the work unit is to manage all aspects of procurement including solicitations contracting using purchase orders formalizing agreements and vendor agreements for the Department. These activities fall under the Group II Purchasing Delegation from the Colorado Department of Personnel and Administration to the Department of Natural Resources as well as individual delegations from the State Controller for norisk and lowrisk contract approvals. The unit ensures that all procurement activities are in compliance with the Colorado Procurement Code Fiscal Rules and applicable policies procedures and guidelines.Description of Job
- This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
Specific job duties include but are not limited to:
Division Contracts Management:- Provide first level review of division contract actions submitted to DNR for Controller approval.
- Review contract documents attached in DocuSign for accuracy and conformity to applicable rules and guidelines based on both an established set of review criteria and the exercise of professional judgment.
- Provide first level review of division CORE encumbrance documents related to each underlying contract action.
- Review other systems (e.g. CMS DocuSign) for both substantive completeness and procedural accuracy.
- Work with division contract liaisons in order to correct deficient contract documents or processes in order to advance contract actions through the approval system.
- Respond to division questions regarding best drafting practices contract standards and approval requirements.
- Draft assemble and route for execution the contracts needed by the Executive Directors Office (EDO).
- Provide guidance and counsel to employees throughout the Departments divisions particularly procurement liaisons contract administrators and program/project managers by analyzing problems interpreting laws and statutes researching best practices and seeking information from the State Controllers Office Attorney General s Office and State Purchasing Office.
- Train department staff on procurement rules and regulations and processes.
- Assist agencies in setting up efficient procedures for processing purchases managing purchasing needs and monitoring vendor performance.
- Work with division procurement liaisons and program managers to gain understanding and support of accountability and responsibility even when there are unique problems and/or circumstances.
- May conduct audits of discretionary purchases contract monitoring and other division procurement activities.
- Recognize and characterize patterns of rework process anomalies or lack of expertise in individual division staff.
- Devise strategies for improvement to processes training online resources etc. Finalizing process improvements may include gathering input from division staff peers or researching best practices.
- Assist DNR Procurement Unit in updating modernizing and improving our internal processes to be a more efficient asset to meet division needs.
Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
- This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.Minimum Qualifications:
Six (6) years of professional experience of professional experience in procurement purchasing contract writingspecific experienceworking with program managers in developing and drafting contracts and/or written documents of comparable complexity/technicality overseeing the contract approval process and/or related activities or specialized experience in the subject area of the work assigned to the position.
OR
Two (2) years of professional experience of professional experience in procurement purchasing contract writingspecific experienceworking with program managers in developing and drafting contracts and/or written documents of comparable complexity/technicality overseeing the contract approval process and/or related activities or specialized experience in the subject area of the work assigned to the position.
AND
Bachelors degree in Business Administration Contract Management Procurement Paralegal Studies Project Management Government Political Science Economics Law or closely related field.
Class Code:CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR
Please note: The required experience must be substantiated within the work experience section of your application. Your resume will not be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications; only the work experience section of your application will be reviewed to determine this. See Resume statements on the application will not be accepted. In addition parttime work will be prorated.
Substitutions:- Additional appropriate experience will substitute for the degree requirement on a yearforyear basis.
- Additional satisfactory completion of course work from an accredited noncorrespondence college or university in Business Administration Contract Management Procurement Paralegal Studies Project Management Government Political Science Economics Law or other field related to the assignment will be substituted on a yearforyear basis for the required general experience.
- AJuris Doctor (JD) degree will substitute for the education and experience requirement.
Conditions of Employment:- Colorado residency is required at the time of application.
- Must possess computer skills and be capable of learning new computer programs.
- You must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be appointed to this position. DNR does not sponsor nonresidents of the United States.
- Former State employees who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination must disclose the information on the application and provide an explanation why the prior termination or resignation should not disqualify their application from the current position. (Please Note: Absent extraordinary circumstances prior disciplinary termination or resignation in lieu of termination will disqualify the applicant from future State employment with DNR).
- Current or former State experience relevant to this position
- Previous experience with the States electronic accounting system (Colorado Operations Resource Engine or CORE).
- Previous experience with CMS and/or DocuSign.
- Experience in interpreting and applying State Fiscal Rules and Procurement Rules.
- Professional experience in applying using reviewing or interpreting State of Colorado contracting rules and standards.
- Experience in project management.
(Please note this arrangement can be subject to change)- This is a Hybrid position Work is primarily performed from a home office however the selected candidate will at times report to the office at 1313 Sherman Street Denver CO for meetings trainings and projects as directed by the supervisor.
It is recommended that you contact the Human Resources Specialist listed below to resolve issues related to your possession of minimum qualifications. However if you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email US Mail faxed or hand delivered within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the departments action.
For more information about the appeals process the official appeal form and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board go to or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 8011 State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes at under Rules. Supplemental Information
- The Assessment Process
All applications received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed by an HR Specialist against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement.
Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process. Part of or all of the comparative analysis for this position will be a structured application review by Subject Matter Experts.
Resumes cover letters and other attachments arenotconsidered as part of initial reviews thereforeit is important todocument in your application your education experience minimum qualifications and preferred qualifications as outlined in the job announcement.
Please thoroughly answer all supplemental questions (if listed) since question responses may be evaluated for content writing ability spelling grammar and effective communication.
This recruitment may involve additional testing and/or exams to arrive at the top group for interviews.
Equity Diversity and InclusionThe State of Colorado believes that equity diversity and inclusion drive our success and we encourage candidates from all identities backgrounds and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore in all aspects of the employment process we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy medical condition related to pregnancy creed ancestry national origin marital status genetic information or military status (with preference given to military veterans) or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
The Department of Natural Resources is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment including completing the application process interviewing completing any preemployment testing participating in the employee selection process and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator at
ADAAA Accommodations
Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request accommodation please contact our Benefits Specialist at at least five business days before the date that any accommodation will be required to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information including medical documentation regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.EVerifyDNR uses eVerify an Internetbased system to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more aboutEVerify including your rights and responsibilities.TollFree Applicant Support Technical HelpIf you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV atMonFri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). The Human Resources Office will be unable to assist with technical issues.
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