Plans, conducts, oversees, and participates in the preparation, review, processing and procurement of a variety of departmental program contracts for professional services in a large operating department; performs responsible staff work in the management of contracts and coordinates assigned activities and projects; and performs other related duties as required.

Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour work weeks. Part-time experience must be pro-rated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours per week is equivalent to six months of experience. In addition, hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week will not be credited. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours per week is equivalent to one year, not one and one-half years.

Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree and three (3) years of progressively responsible professional work experience that includes substantial and significant involvement in contract development, processing and/or management.

License Requirement: Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license as applicable to the position.

Knowledge of: applicable Federal, State and/or County laws, rules and regulations regarding public contracts; pre-award and post-award contracting policies and procedures to conduct reviews of full contracts, contracting plans and contract changes for propriety of acquisition method, contract type and documentation; principles and practices relating to the development of contracts; commercial business and industrial practices, (i.e., commercial subcontracting, procurement of raw material and costing techniques) related to the items procured sufficiently to analyze cost breakdowns and contract proposals; principles and practices relating to contract administration; various provisions found in contracts; research methods and techniques; evaluative techniques; problem solving methods and techniques; report writing; public relations; principles and practices of supervision.

Ability to: understand, interpret, evaluate and explain laws ordinances, rules and regulations, policies; monitor and evaluate the performance/activities of contracted parties to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of the contracts; analyze and evaluate complex information, identify problems and develop alternative solutions; make sound decisions; deal tactfully with people; communicate effectively orally and in writing; prepare clear and concise reports and correspondence.

Health and Physical Requirement: Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties.