TITLE: Contracts Specialist I - JOB SUMMARY: Perform entry-level work in writing, negotiating, awarding, and administering professional services contracts. This position is involved in various procurement activities including the preparation of specifications, the bidding process, and the preparation, renewal, and monitoring of contracts. Work requires initiative and judgment; and is performed under the general direction of the Procurement Manager, or designee. Type: TemporaryLocation: Downtown PhoenixHours: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.Start Date: Immediately after successful completion of backgroundPay: $33 - $36 per hour DOEDuration: 6 months ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Reviews contract scope of services for completeness;
• Writes contract requirements in conformance with City policies and State and Federal laws, ordinances, rules and regulations;
• Reviews contracts for accuracy and changes before bid and renewal;
• Approves bid proposals and specifications and presents recommendations on engagements requiring management approval;
• Researches and interprets contract provisions including explaining contract processes, penalties, and compliance terms to users;
• Coordinates the renewal and extension of contracts;
• Resolves discrepancies in contracts and prepares written documentation;
• Serves as liaison between a department, contractors, consultants, and users;
• Prepares advertisements, conducts pre-proposal meetings, and facilitates evaluations of solicitations as required.
• Creates responses to special correspondence and handles special assignments and problems such as responses to citizen inquiries, bid protests, and vendor-related issues.
• Writes and evaluates specifications and invitations to bid;
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance;
• Demonstrates superior seamless customer service, integrity, and commitment to innovation, efficiency, and fiscally responsible activity.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of:

• Advanced English grammar and writing skills
• Computer systems
• Ability to read and interpret contract documents
• Ability to present to large and small groups
• Spreadsheet, word processing, database, and presentation software.

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively in the English language with customers, clients, and the public.
• Make decisions, exercise resourcefulness, and prioritize tasks to meet a variety of demands.
• Produce written documents with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar.
• Comprehend and make inferences from written material.
• Enter data or information into a computer.
• Remain in a sitting position for extended periods of time.
• Work cooperatively with other employees and the public.
• Quickly absorb new information and adapt to changing circumstances.

Additional Requirements:

• Individuals must be physically capable of operating vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license, and have an acceptable driving record.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:One year of experience working with governmental contracts or experience assisting a contracts administrator in contract preparation, or experience in project management, and/or a bachelor's degree in public or business administration, English, or a related field. Other combinations of experience and education may be substituted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $33.00 - $36.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Purchasing: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Phoenix, AZ 85003: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person