Available Title(s):
144F-YN_CS_NPS - Contracts Specialist 1

Business Title:
Contracts Specialist 1

Employee Type:
Classified

Time Type:
Full time

Position Term:
12 Month

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

Responsible to manage contracts for WSU's Capital Projects including A/E consultants, specialty consultants, contractors, and other contracts consistent with public works statutes and regulations.

To support WSU's ability to attract talent in a competitive job market, this recruitment has been approved for a hiring incentive payment of up to $2,500. More information regarding the hiring incentive payment program can be located on the HRS website: Hiring Incentive - Human Resource Services, Washington State University (wsu.edu).

Required Qualifications:

A Bachelor's degree involving a major study in business administration, public administration, business law, commerce, economics, mathematics, statistics, or closely allied field OR additional qualifying experience may be substituted, year for year, for the required education. AND One year of experience in negotiating, administering, or terminating contracts, contract property management, contract cost or price analysis, or contract compliance administration. A Master's degree in one of the above academic disciplines may be substituted for the required experience. A law degree from an accredited college or university approved by the Washington State Bar Association may be substituted for the required experience and education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years of experience preparing specifications and bid documents, correspondence, contracts, change orders, and completion notices for public works projects.
  
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  
• Demonstrated ability to achieve and facilitate harmonious working relationships with others. Experience editing, proofreading, and/or typing large technical or legal documents.
  
• Experience with computer-based business information systems and experience utilizing spreadsheets, databases, etc., to analyze and present information.
  
• Five years' experience or training in contract administration, construction, or project management.

Additional Information:

Department Name: Facilities Services, Administration
City, State, Zip: Pullman, WA 99164
Department Link: facilities.wsu.edu
Monthly Salary: Range 47 | $3,821 to $5,136 A-M | Successful candidates typically begin at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28. WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes: paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the summary of benefits offered by WSU for classified staff and Total Compensation.
Overtime Eligibility: Yes
FTE: 100%
Permanent/Temporary/Project: Permanent
Posting Close Date: Applicants must submit their completed application by Sunday, April 9, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.
Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following documents to their online application. External candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/CV" section of your application. Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/Cover Letter" section of your application.
Required Documents:

• Resume

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.

To apply, visit https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/Pullman-WA/Contracts-Specialist-1_R-9176

Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer.

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