Contract Analyst
SALARY: $50,086 - $80,137 Annually
OPPORTUNITY: Open Competitive
OPENING DATE: February 6, 2012
CLOSING DATE: February 17, 2012 at 5 p.m.
JOB ELEMENTS INCLUDE:
- Develops, manages and administers Citywide commodity and service contracts. Develops and monitors lease, licensing, maintenance and rental agreements. Negotiates and manages agreements and contracts with the business community.
- Analyzes finances and operations with department managers and participates in the development of capital improvement programs, forecasts and operational plans.
- Implements upgrades and enhances comprehensive enterprise financial software systems.
- Develops cooperative purchasing agreements and intergovernmental agreements with other public agencies.
- Manages special and on-going projects. Studies operations and procedures, analyzes findings and recommends course of action to department manager. Researches and initiates equipment acquisition for improved service delivery.
- Analyzes current resources with City departments and assists in projecting future requirements.
- Serves as liaison with outside advocacy groups, organizations and general business community.
- Structures contract documents and awards agreements. Coordinates contract development with departments and vendors.
- Ensures compliance with budgeting and grant stipulations for purchases as well as federal, state and local procurement and contract laws.
- Serves as the contract administrator for executed agreements.
- Prepares oral and written reports and conducts presentations for city management and City Council.
- Leads training and educational classes to City staff on purchasing practices and contracting.
- Makes recommendations for improved contracting services.
- Provides administrative and technical support to department directors and division managers.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Materials Management, Purchasing, Public or Business Administration, or a related field and five years experience involving professional procurement and contract administration for a governmental agency. Any equivalent combination of training and experience, that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, is qualifying.
SELECTION PROCESS: Applications will be screened for the minimum qualifications and special requirements. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications and special requirements will be placed on an eligibility list. Eligibility lists are active for up to six months. Human Resources reserves the right to terminate or extend the life of an eligibility list at any time. The hiring department will contact those candidates they wish to test and/or interview. DURING THE SELECTION PROCESS, ANY APPLICANT REQUIRING ACCOMMODATION FOR A DISABILITY SHOULD ADVISE THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.
All candidates are subject to an extensive background check, including but not limited to, Department of Public Safety and FBI background investigations. Applicants must be truthful and accurate and avoid providing inconsistent information, incorrect dates, partial or incomplete information when completing the application and any supplemental forms. Falsifying or omitting information during any stage of the selection process, may make you ineligible for consideration or continued City employment.
PREFERENCE POINTS: If you are eligible for Employment Preference Points under Arizona Revised Statute 38-492, please complete an Employment Preference Point Form, available in Human Resources, and submit with your application.
RESUME MAY ONLY SERVE AS A SUPPLEMENT TO YOUR APPLICATION
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The city of Glendale
is an Equal Opportunity Employer |
