Contract Specialist

Contract Specialist

Salary

$7, - $9, Monthly

Location

Strategic Sourcing Department - 2351 Cardinal Ln Bldg M San Diego CA 92123-3799, CA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

CL22-579

Department

Strategic Sourcing Department

Opening Date

06 / 13 / 2024

Closing Date

6 / 27 / 2024 11 : 59 PM Pacific

Description

BASIC FUNCTION :

The Contract Specialist coordinates and administers contracts by organizing, preparing, and maintaining contracts for architectural, engineering, and professional service consulting agreements and specialized buying assignments including construction and material bid documents, contracts, files, and budget documents.

Additionally, the Contract Specialist develops and administers requests for proposals leading to contract negotiation and administration.

There is currently one 12-month, full-time position available at the following department :

Strategic Sourcing and Contracts

2351 Cardinal Lane, Building M, San Diego, CA, 92123

• These positions qualify for District Paid health and wellness benefits for employee and dependents
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This is a promotional / open opportunity, which means that current monthly salaried employees receive precedence over other candidates on the eligible list.

For a promotional / open posting, the top ten internal applicants will be provided unless there is an insufficient number and then the list will be supplemented with the top external applicants to make up the ten (Employment Regulations for the Classified Service of the San Diego Unified School District : Article 2, Section 9).

The Contract Specialist will be paid on theOTBS Salary Schedule. Salary Grade : 58 .

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Examples of Duties

Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements. E Essential Functions

• Coordinate contract procurement process including contractor pre-qualifications, contract bid packages, design agreements, bid evaluations, and award recommendations. E
• Develop and administer documents for bid process, design agreements, work authorizations, addendums, and other necessary documentation for contracting purposes;

revise complex and difficult specifications; oversee distribution of plans, specifications, and prime contractor bid documents. E

• Independently purchase school supplies, materials, computers and equipment, food products, and services. E
• Coordinate and conduct bid openings and establish vendor selection lists, request for qualifications, and request for proposal materials. E
• Work with district legal staff to resolve bid irregularities and bid protests. E
• Develop and maintain computer database files for tracking of contracts and budgets and other contract related documents;

monitor payment of invoices. E

Work with district staff to develop contracts for project-related services from initial inception to project completion;

provide technical advice to department and school administrators and assist in solving procurement problems. E

• Perform independent research and analysis and prepare periodic or special reports. E
• May lead and direct the work of buyers and clerical staff.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

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Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

Any combination of training, experience, and / or education equivalent to BA or BS degree in business or public administration or a related major and four years of recent, directly related experience in contract administration in a large public agency environment or related field.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS :

Possession of a valid California driver's license and availability of private transportation (mileage expense allowance provided).