Construction Contract Specialist I

King County

  • Seattle, WA
  • $89,877-113,922 per year
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
SummaryThis recruitment is to fill a Term-Limited Temporary position that is anticipated to end in October 2027. If filled by a King County employee in a regular position, the TLT will be a Special Duty Assignment.Join our team! The Procurement & Payables Section is looking for a forward-thinking, detail-oriented Contract Specialist I to join the Construction team. We are looking for someone who can work both independently and collaboratively, is creative, adaptive, has a sense of humor, and enjoys finding solutions to procurement and business challenges. This position provides expertise in the procurement of public works and construction contracts for various King County agencies. This position is responsible for managing and mitigating the risks inherent in contracting to protect the County from litigation, criticism, or unanticipated costs due to unclear, ambiguous and non-compliant contract documents. This is an entry-level professional classification. Scope of Job Duties
  • Research, prepare, and advertise ITB solicitations and compile contract documents for public works and construction contracts using established procurement methods, policies, and procedures.
  • Be accountable for following standard work, completing work assignments, and maintaining procurement schedules.
  • Provide excellent customer service by responding to suppliers, agencies, and team members in a timely manner.
  • Participate in special projects.
  • Facilitate pre-bid conferences with contractors.
  • Facilitate the bid evaluation process to ensure laws and policies are followed.
  • Provide directions and training for other King County staff related to the procurement requirements and regulations.
  • Provide strategic advice, innovative solutions, technical expertise, and direction to ensure compliance with applicable policies, rules, and regulations.
  • Improve operations, decrease cycle time, meet deadlines, streamline work processes, and provide quality customer service.
  • Support procurement's position with knowledge of best practices, policies, ordinances, King County code, laws, and contract terms and conditions.
  • Represent Procurement & Payables at various training and outreach events.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Knowledge of principles, practices, and terminology typically used to administer or procure public works and construction contracts
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, writing, and customer service skills
  • Intermediate level of technology proficiency using MS Office Productivity tools in your daily work
  • Ability to manage your time and adapt to changing priorities, work on multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, meet quick deadlines, and produce timely and quality work products
  • Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds
We would love it if you have:
  • Experience managing the procurement process from planning through contract execution
  • Experience with LEAN processes and principles
  • Experience with SharePoint, MS Teams and other collaborative online tools
The Procurement & Payables Section is part of the larger portfolio of countywide services. FBOD's vision “Count on Us” reflects the division's deep-seated commitment to customer success, equity, employee engagement, resource stewardship, and operational excellence. If these values align with your own, please apply and join FBOD for a rewarding career!Position Information:
  • Work Site Details: The work associated with this position will primarily be hybrid. In office requirements are set to 2 days per week. These are assigned days of the week. This may change as required by King County business needs and for meetings/events.
  • Location Requirement: Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
  • Work Schedule: This position is non-exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and therefore is overtime eligible. Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule, every other Thursday, comprising a 40-hour workweek; normally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
  • Union Representation: This position is Teamsters 117 represented.
Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop. When working remotely, employees must maintain a workspace with an internet connection (access may be supplemented in some situations) where they can reliably perform work, remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours, and follow FBOD's hybrid/remote Guidelines including on-camera participation during virtual video meetings. King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The Application/Selection Process: The recruitment for this position is open to all qualified candidates. A completed King County Application is required. Applicants from this recruitment may be used to fill future opportunities in this job classification. We highly recommend that you also provide a resume and cover letter addressing how you meet the minimum qualifications and why you are interested in this position.The selection process consists of different phases: screening interview, virtual interview, and if successful, pre-hire reference checking. For some positions, additional phases may also include skill testing, writing samples or additional interviews. Candidates will be updated on the status of their application via the email address used to apply.Each phase is set for a specific day. Different times will be available for those days only. Please reach out to the contact below to confirm dates. Rescheduling interviews may not be possible and may remove you from consideration if unavailable. Note: Online applications are preferred. However, if you cannot apply online, go to www.kingcounty.gov/jobs for other options.If you have any questions or concerns while applying, please contact: Michael Castro, Recruiter Email: mcastro@kingcounty.govSupplemental InformationForbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers. Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.Guided by our values, we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) EmployerNo person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.To ApplyIf you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:
  • Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents
  • Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
  • Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
  • Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
  • 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
  • Generous vacation and paid sick leave
  • Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Wellness programs
  • Onsite activity centers
  • Employee Giving Program
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
  • Training and career development programs
For additional information about employee benefits, visit our .This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.

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