Contract Administrator II

About Greater Cleveland RTA

The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA) service area is 460 square miles. We serve approximately 200,000 customers on a typical weekday, or about 50 million rides annually, through a variety of modes (Bus, BRT, Paratransit, Light and Heavy Rail). RTA is the 2019 recipient of the prestigious American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Gold Award for Bus Safety & Security Excellence. We are proud to be one of Northeast Ohio’s major employers with a workforce of over 2,300 employees carrying out our mission of Connecting the Community.

We offer a wide range of comprehensive benefits and programs to support the health and wellness of employees and family members including health benefits (medical, dental and vision), a wellness incentive program and participation in the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS).

The Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (GCRTA) located in Cleveland, Ohio, is searching for a Contract Administrator II.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Develops procurement plan, receives, reviews, and evaluates requests for bids and proposals from requesting user departments throughout the Authority; conducts sealed bid procurements; compiles a bidders list; reviews specifications and prepares bid packages; reviews and opens sealed bids; conducts competitive and non-competitive negotiated procurements; prepares and issues contracts; monitors vendors' compliance with contracts; prepares, negotiates, and processes contract modifications. This position will promote a safe and secure atmosphere, follow all safety and security rules, and perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

Applicants must have a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Mathematics, Engineering or a related field. A minimum of three (3) years of experience in a decision making and/or research analysis position is required. Experience preparing, placing and monitoring government contracts is preferred. Must have good analytical skills, including a strong understanding of statistics and the ability to interpret procurement guidelines and requirements. Must have a clear understanding of basic contract procedures, practices and principles. Applicants must have (basic/intermediate) working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point) and report generation. Experience in Oracle is a plus.

The following experience will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor Degree:

• High School Diploma and 8 years of additional related work experience.
• Associate Degree and 4 years of additional related work experience.

Working Conditions: The working conditions described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Environmental Conditions: This person will work predominantly in an office type environment.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for up to 8 or more hours a day. The employee is frequently required to see, hear and speak. The employee may be required to work at a desktop computer for more than 5 hours a day. The employee is occasionally required to travel and work irregular schedules.

Mental Demands: Reading, watching, studying, observing, focused listening, auditing, inspecting, proofreading, and evaluating. Ability to give and receive, and analyze information, formulate work plans, prepare written materials and articulate goals and action plans. Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally, able to develop and interpret policy, procedures, and data; maintain emotional control under stress.

Selection Process: This is a non-bargaining exempt-level position. Merit system rules do not apply. No Eligible list will be established. The selection process will include one or more components to demonstrate applicants’ knowledge, skills and abilities in job-related areas. These may include exercises such as practical demonstrations, written communications, oral interviews, and/or competency assessments.

All communications regarding your application will be sent through the I-Recruitment site, you will receive an email from "Oracle Administrator (OR15)" sysadmin@gcrta.org to let you know there has been a change to the status of your application or that you have received a communication regarding your application.

To check the status of your application: Log into the GCRTA I-Recruitment site, look under the “Status” column. To check your communications: Log into the GCRTA I-Recruitment site, click on the icon below “Application Details” of the job posting, and click on the “Communications” tab to view communications.

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