Contract Specialist (Planning - Building & Development Svcs)

Position Summary

Prepare, review and monitor contracts, agreements and/or leases for assigned department and/or division; ensure compliance with established provisions and perform a variety of tasks relative to the assigned area of responsibility.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, contract management, legal studies, law, public administration. public relations, technical writing, communications, or a related field; and

Three (3) years of experience in the preparation, administration and monitoring of contracts, agreements or leases.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Preferred Knowledge

• Compliance monitoring and tracking procedures
• Methods and techniques of contract analysis
• Principles and practices of lease negotiation
• Principles and practices of contract compliance
• Principles and procedures of financial record-keeping and reporting
• Principles and practices of research, analysis and report preparation
• Preparation of revenue generating leases and agreements
• General accounting procedures
• Computer database management and tracking systems
• Modern office procedures, including methods and operation of office equipment including computers
• Computer processing programs such as Word and Excel
• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation
• Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations

Preferred Skills & Abilities

• Ensure contract compliance
• Monitor and assist in the negotiation of revenue generating leases and agreements
• Interpret and explain City policies and procedures
• Prepare clear and concise reports
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Communicate clearly and concisely
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation