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Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority

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Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority

Announcement Number

Job Title

26-009

Contracts Administrator

Number of Openings

Compensation (Depending on Experience, DOE)

Positions Available: 1

Schedule: Full Time, Monday-Thursday, 7:00 AM- 6:00 PM

Salary Range: $70,753.70 (Step 1) – $113,110.19 (Step 20) annually
Typical Starting Salary: $70,753.70 – $78,098.80 annually, (DOE)

Opening Date

Closing Date

February 23, 2026

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

March 16, 2026 (or until filled)

The closing date may be earlier based on the number of applications received.

To Apply and Required Documents

Conditions of Employment

This position is open to both internal and external applicants. Applicants should:

Complete an application online - to apply, click here
Submit a cover letter and resume

Only complete applications will be considered.

Applicants who meet minimum qualifications are not guaranteed an interview.

Upon a conditional offer of employment, the candidate must successfully:

Complete a background investigation, which may include:

(education, criminal history, credit, fingerprints, and DMV)

Pass a workplace drug test within 72 hours*
Possess a valid State of Nevada driver’s license
Possess a clean driving record

As a federally funded employer, although legal in the state of Nevada, marijuana is restricted under Federal guidelines.

Employee Benefits

Pay is part of the generous compensation package offered by our premier agency. Employees enjoy:

3-day weekends
Free parking
2 weeks' vacation (years 1 and 2)
13 sick days
13 paid holidays, including your birthday
Medical, dental, and vision insurance – 100% employer paid (employee only); health and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Life and long-term disability insurance (employer paid);
457B Deferred Compensation Plan
Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) – 100% Employer-Funded or Employee/Employer-Funded (50%/50%)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP);
A variety of voluntary employee benefits options. According to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, student loan forgiveness may be available to qualified individuals.

Overview

The Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority (SNVRHA) is recruiting a Contracts Administrator to join our team. SNRHA provides affordable housing to low- and moderate-income households through its public and affordable housing programs. Our team comprises 200+ committed and caring professionals who support our mission and the clients and communities we serve. Our success is built upon the contributions of our valued employees. To learn more, please visit us online - www.snvrha.org.

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Position Summary

The purpose of this Contracts Administrator position is to ensure that the procurement functions comply with HUD regulations, SNRHA policies, State, City, and County regulations, including any HUD reporting. Manages and plans a procurement process from inception to contract award to ensure SNRHA requirements are met, including formulating those requirements into a bid/solicitation for issuance to bidders. Contract Administration to ensure that the contractual instrument is enforced, i.e., the terms and conditions, including regulatory requirements and all legalities. Contract management of the actual service being provided to ensure compliance with the scope of work represented in the solicitation and the contractor’s response to the solicitation.

The duties listed below illustrate the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements regarding duties does not exclude the applicant from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment in association with this position.

Duties and Responsibilities

This announcement summarizes typical job functions and does not list all duties and responsibilities. This position is accountable for performing the following duties and responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Plans and prepares advertisements of solicitations in accordance with HUD, SNRHA policies, and City, State, and County regulations. Assists management in providing the necessary information required for the solicitation and drafting of the scope of work—Obtains budget approval.
Plans for the procurement after assignment by the Manager, ensure that all procurement complies with HUD regulations and SNRHA policies. This determines the type and method of procurement to be conducted.
Negotiates contracts if required, and drafts contracts for execution by the Executive Director and the contract. Before any contract award, a briefing/meeting with management staff is held to ensure agreement with the award. This includes their review of bids.
Instruct the contractor on agency requirements. Puts the contractor in touch with the department receiving the service.
Obtains from contractor-specific service information and site/department cost (weekly/monthly/annually) for each term of the contract (5 years) for distribution to staff and to notify them of budget requirements as it relates to each contract.
Receives and reviews requisitions from managers to be processed for this contract. Ensures staff provide correct information to issue purchase orders to the contractor.
Identifies required services beyond what is assigned to prepare solicitations and/or make a recommendation to management regarding services required.
Maintains contractor’s compliance with the contractual agreement (current licenses, insurance, etc.).
Monitors the contract for service compliance, which includes addressing SNRHA issues with the service and resolution, and acts as a mediator to get issues resolved.
Makes recommendations to management on contractual issues.
Ensures HUD/SNRHA terms/conditions for extending, canceling, curing, or modifying a contract are adhered to; drafts all documents in connection with the contract.
Ensures contract documents and activities can pass a HUD or independent audit of files.
Monitors contract committed budgets and allocations through purchase orders to ensure contracts do not exceed approved budgets.
Enters fiscal and annual budget allocations in Yardi and prepares contract modifications to extend the term and increase the budgets for each contract during the fiscal year.
Prepares documents and agenda items, explains the procurement process, and makes recommendations for award.
Assigns and issues task orders to the contractors based on the cost proposal received. Ensures compliance with fee schedules within their contracts during the fiscal year
Communicates results with site managers to ensure clearance of the unit for occupancy while notifying contractors of SNRHA’s decisions to proceed or not proceed.
Ensures requisitions for emergency services are processed, and Purchase Orders (POs) are issued to staff to ensure prompt payment to the contractors. Ensures that abatement company task orders are sent to the appropriate department to ensure compliance with Davis-Bacon wage requirements and reporting.
Inspect building, equipment, appliances, and fixtures to identify actual and potential building maintenance and needed repairs.
Tracks all hazmat services for all sites and maintains records of services and reports.
Maintains quarterly reporting of HUD Semi-Annual Labor report (all SNRHA contracts awarded for construction requiring Davis-Bacon Wages).

This position is eligible to participate in the collective bargaining unit (SEIU), which represents certain Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority employees.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum qualifications help identify candidates most likely to perform successfully in the role. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview; however, applicants will be further evaluated to determine the extent to which they meet the position’s requirements and align with the agency’s immediate needs. Applicants should demonstrate the following:

Education, training, and work experience:

High school diploma or GED.
Five (5) years of experience

Preferred education:

Some college education is preferred, but not required.

Licenses and Certifications

A Valid Nevada Driver’s License, or the ability to obtain one

Physical Ability:

This job requires continuous talking or hearing; frequent reaching with hands and arms; frequent gripping or feeling with hands; typing/repetitive movement, occasional walking, standing, and sitting.

SNRHA utilizes Criteria for online employment testing. Successful candidates will be invited via email to participate in the testing for further consideration in the recruitment process. Failure to participate in the testing is considered a withdrawal by the candidate.

Screening and Selection

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications may be considered further. Evaluation factors include, but are not limited to, a cover letter and resume, writing samples, pre-employment testing/assessments, panel interviews, references, and background investigation.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in our hiring process, contact the HR Department (702.477.3170).

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