City of Phoenix · 6 hours ago
Contracts Specialist II - Parks and Recreation Department
Phoenix, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$69K/yr - $113K/yr
3+ years expThe City of Phoenix's Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to providing extensive recreational facilities and services to the community. They are seeking a Contracts Specialist II to manage and procure various types of contracts while ensuring compliance with procurement processes and providing excellent customer service to stakeholders.
Government
Responsibilities
Issuing, evaluating, and awarding complex solicitations including Request for Proposals, Request for Qualifications, Request for Quotations, Invitation for Bids as well as administering resultant contracts
Developing and administering assigned agreements
Utilizing the City's procurement portal to process solicitations
Utilizing the City's supplier relationship management system to process contracts
Providing excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders including department staff and leadership as well as vendors and contractors
Preparing City Council Reports using the Legistar system
Updating the contracts database and procurement tracking logs
Identifying areas where process improvements can lead to efficiencies
Qualification
Required
Three years of experience working with governmental contracts or experience assisting a contracts administrator in contract preparation
Bachelor's degree in public or business administration or a related field
Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted
All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position
Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage
Preferred
Experience in government solicitation development (SOW)
Experience in government formal procurement process
Experience in government contract administration
Possesses a procurement certification and attends on-going procurement training from a recognized procurement organization
Benefits
Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information
401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
Dental, vision, and life insurance options
Employer paid long-term disability
Free Bus/light rail pass
Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi
Company
City of Phoenix
Phoenix is Arizona’s capitol and the sixth largest city in the United States, with more than 1.5 million residents and growing.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ajay Joshi
Deputy Chief Information Officer
Brandie Reynolds
Assistant Chief Information Officer
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