Job: 0929-CONTRACT OFFICER

Job Number/Title: 0929-CONTRACT OFFICER
Closing Date: 11/05/2009
Salary: $34,996.10 - $52,494.16 / Annually
Date Posted: 10/22/2009
FLSA Status: Exempt
Department: Capital Improvements Mgmt Svcs

Job Summary
Under general direction, is responsible for coordinating, monitoring, and analyzing contracts with outside agencies and vendors. Under the direction of the Department Head formulates contract provisions and performance requirements. Exercises no supervision.
Essential Job Functions
* Prepares contracts, reviews contract provisions, and monitors contract compliance;
* Formulates and coordinates the procurement of bids and proposals. Determines the necessity for amendments or extensions of existing contracts. Reviews charges assessed by contractors and vendors in the performance of services;
* Prepares written reports for management review;
* Reviews contract performance requirements for completeness and accuracy;
* Consults with management regarding contracts, departmental issues, problems, and related matters;
* Serves as a liaison to insure contract fulfillment obligations;
* May take part in negotiations, terminations, and renegotiations of contracts;
* May conduct site and monitoring visits;
* May assist department in preparing audit responses and resolutions to audit reports from external and internal entities;
* Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

Job/Driving Requirements
* Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with preferable coursework in Public Administration, Business Administration or a related field;
* Two years of contract preparation and monitoring experience;
* This position requires a valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License or obtain a valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License within thirty (30) days after becoming a resident of the State of Texas;
* Use of your own personal vehicle may at times be required and proof of liability insurance will be required.
* Substitution Ratio: Two years of related experience may be substituted for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience;
* ANY APPLICANT SELECTED FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH THE CITY OF SAN ANTONIO MUST RECEIVE SATISFACTORY RESULTS FROM PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG TESTING, REFERENCES, BACKGROUND CHECKS AND CREDENTIAL VERIFICATION. ADDITIONALLY, EMPLOYEES IN SENSITIVE OR HIGH RISK POSITIONS ARE SUBJECT TO INTERVAL CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH TITLE 49 CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS, EMPLOYEES IN CDL POSITIONS ARE SUBJECT TO RANDOM DRUG TESTING.

Preferred Qualifications
* None

Physical Requirements
* Light

Work Location
* 114 W. Commerce

Work Hours
* 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday;
* At the Dept.'s Discretion, the Work Location and Work Days/Hours May Be Subject to Change;
* This position can be closed at any time.

Contact Dawnette Escobedo (207-8108) for further information. The City of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity Employer