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Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Contracts Specialist 2 (In-Training) in Olympia, Washington
Classification- *Contracts Specialist 2 (In-Training Option) *Job Status- *Full-Time / Permanent *WDFW Program- Capital and Asset Management Program (CAMP) Duty Station- Olympia, Washington -- Thurston County Hybrid/Telework- *While this position offers a hybrid work arrangement, the successful candidate must be available to report to the Olympia, WA headquarters as needed. The selected candidate may be able to telework/work remotely up to four (4) days per week at the discretion of the supervisor. *In-Training- We are recruiting to hire at the Contracts Specialist 1 or 2 level, and we will train a Contracts Specialist 1 up to the Contracts Specialist 2. Salary- Depending on which level you are hired at, your salary range will be as follows: Contracts Specialist 1: $ 4,093.00 - $ 5,501.00 monthly Contracts Specialist 2: $ 4,740.00 - $ 6,384.00 monthly
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As a key member of the Capital and Asset Management Program (CAMP), you will play an integral role in executing the Department's capital budget program by providing journey-level public works contract administration.
Envision yourself drafting and finalizing agreements, advising staff on contracting procedures, and maintaining accurate records in the Novatus system to track project progress.
You will also be responsible for developing, negotiating, and administering contracts in compliance with state and local regulations, collaborating with project managers and engineers to facilitate bid advertising, contract processing, and award of contracts.
What to Expect- Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the CAMP Contracts Specialist 2 will,
Support Program Staff in Securing Public Works Contract Services and Professional Engineering and Architecture Consultant Services:
Pre-Award Tasks:
- Review requests for the procurement of construction, architectural, engineering, and other services as assigned.
- Assist with analyzing requirements to determine procurement methods; review sole source justifications and prepare documentation; assess applicability of public work requirements, including, but not limited to prevailing wage and bonding; and assist with alternative public works contracting methods in compliance with state law.
- Collaborate with project managers to define procurement requirements, including proposed procurement schedule, scope of work, specifications, evaluation criteria, pricing schedule, type of procurement process, subcontracting opportunities and requirements, contract terms, drawings and reference documents, and selection of evaluation committee members.
- Coordinate with project managers to complete and issue solicitation documents, and ensure adherence to contractual guidelines, policies, and procedures.
- Aid in the research, prepare, and issue solicitation and contract documents in accordance with Agency policies, federal and state laws, and regulations, incorporating provisions such as cost accounting standards and socioeconomic programs (e.g., Disadvantaged Business Enterprise and small business, sustainability).
- Help organize, coordinate, and manage the bid opening process and the proposal evaluation processes to select firms in the competitive range.
- Assist with analyzing bids for responsiveness, bidders for responsibility, and proposals for conformance with the solicitation.
Post-Award Tasks:
Administer assigned contracts in accordance with contrac