Contract Specialist 2

3 days ago

Seattle, Washington, United States King County Full time
Job Summary

King County's Finance and Business Operations Division is seeking a skilled Contract Specialist 2 to join their team. As a key member of the Procurement & Payables section, you will be responsible for managing and mitigating the risks inherent in contracting to protect the County from litigation, criticism, or unanticipated costs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Research, prepare, and advertise ITB solicitations and compile contract documents.
  • Determine applicability of federal and state requirements, including EPA, FHWA, and FAA.
  • Suggest alternative contracting methods, such as GCCM, design-build, and job order contracting.
  • Provide strategic advice, innovative solutions, technical expertise, and direction to ensure compliance with applicable policies, rules, and regulations.
  • Support procurement's position with knowledge of best practices, policies, executive orders, King County code, laws, and contract terms and conditions.
  • Facilitate pre-bid conferences with contractors and facilitate the bid evaluation process to ensure all laws and policies are followed.
  • Provide direction and training for Contract Specialists and other King County staff in the requirements and regulations concerning the procurement process.
  • Improve operations, decrease cycle time, meet deadlines, streamline work processes, and provide quality customer service.
  • Represent Procurement & Payables at various trainings and outreach events.
Requirements
  • Demonstrated understanding and experience with the principles, practices, and terminology typically used to publicly procure construction contracts.
  • Knowledge of federal, state, and county statutes and regulations pertaining to procurement of construction contracts and public works.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, writing, and customer service skills.
  • Intermediate level of technology proficiency using MS Office Productivity tools in your daily work.
  • Ability to manage your time and adapt to changing priorities, work on multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, meet quick deadlines, and produce timely and quality work products.
  • Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Associate DBIA or DBIA certification from the Design Build Institute of America.
  • Experience with alternative public works delivery methods, such as general contractor construction manager, design-build, and job order contracting.
  • Experience with LEAN processes and principles.
  • Experience with SharePoint, MS Teams, and other collaborative online tools.
What We Offer

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support their health and well-being. Eligible positions receive medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, transportation programs, paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave, and more.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. We highly recommend that you also provide a resume and cover letter addressing how you meet the minimum qualifications and why you are interested in this position.

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