Contract Specialist II - 524587

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $68,500 - Midpoint: $89,100 (Salaried E11)
Department/Organization: 505101 - Asst VP for Enterprise Operations
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm; some evenings & weekends required.
Job Summary: The Contract Specialist II ensures legal compliance with Alabama Public Works Law. Ensures compliance with federal statutes and regulations. Drafts contracts and develops efficient methods to process and execute contractual documents. Provides guidance and trains entry-level Contract Specialists.
Additional Department Summary: Oversees contract negotiation and compliance. Coordinates with Human Resources on personnel matters such as position descriptions, reclassifications and searches, FLMA, conflict resolution, and developing staffing plans to meet short and long-term goals for Enterprise Operations. Serves as resource for Enterprise Operations for communication policies and procedures regarding Marketing. Ensures that Strategic Plan is up to date, evaluated, and modified as needed. Oversees vending, cable television, residential laundry, wash & fold laundry and the Capstone Learning Academy.
Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and six (6) years of contract management experience; OR master's degree and four (4) years of contract management experience.
Skills and Knowledge: High-level of independent thinking.
Preferred Qualifications: CASP certification.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
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