JOB SUMMARY:

　　This position is part of the Contracts and Support Team within the Fiscal Unitof our company. This position performs a wide variety of procurement andcontracting duties including drafting contracts, memos of understanding(MOU), and interagency governmental agreements (IGA); preparingbidding documents and conducting bidding processes; ensuring all legal,insurance and bonding requirements are met; submitting documents forsignature and to public hearing agendas; meeting with contractors;reviewing monthly invoices; and other duties in support of the ContractSupervisor. Negotiates, implements, monitors and manages contractual anduse agreements to assure effective delivery of goods and services.

　　Essential DutiesESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

　　(The following duty statements are illustrative of the essential functionsof the job and do not include other non-essential or marginal duties that maybe required. Our company reserves the right to modify or change the duties oressential functions of this job at any time. All responsibilities may not beperformed by all incumbents.)

　　Provides support to the Contracts and Support Supervisor in the development ofagency contracts including coordination of DHS Program staff as well ascontractors to develop and report meaningful performance measures as itrelates to contracts and to the overall Department.

　　Manage and develop agency contracts and amendments including coordination withcounty attorney, county risk management, county purchasing and DHS Programstaff. Assist agency leaders in defining contract scope of work and innegotiating the terms of contracts with contractors.

　　Evaluates or monitors contractor performance to determine necessity foramendments or extensions of contracts, and compliance to contractualobligations.

　　Analyzes invoices, financial reports, and other data; reviews andinterprets contract provisions. Communicates needed corrections to contractors.

　　Participates in meetings and workshops.

　　Serves as a liaison between DHS and Contractors to ensure compliance withcontract specifications and resolution of problems and issues, as they arisein performance of contracts.

　　Performs contract and sub-recipient monitoring function to ensure contractorcompliance to contract scope of work, financial request, outcome,achievement and recommend appropriate remedial action as necessary. This mayinclude travel in and out of the county.

　　Collects data and keeps open communication with contractors. Responds toinquiries and audits.

　　Assists in reporting preparation and prepares annual contract guide for agencyleaders.

　　Tracks contracts and other agreements to which the agency is a party andcommunicates these to the appropriate DHS Program staff.

　　Assist agency leaders in developing and communicating program performanceinformation in the context of community meetings, intra-agency meetings,and other areas as assigned.

　　Promotes and supports Department culture, values, mission and vision.

　　Oral and written communications must be clear and effective.

　　Performs other related duties as assigned.

　　Minimum RequirementsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

　　Education and Experience:

　　Bachelor s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field andtwo (2) years of experience at the professional level. Relevant ortransferable skills, education, and experience will be considered.

　　A combination of education, training and experience which provides therequired knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job.

　　Preferred Qualifications:

　　The following supplemental experience, competencies and abilities are highlydesirable for this position and may be considered in selecting the successfulcandidate:

　　2 year(s) of professional experience in accounting, budget, contractcreation and monitoring, procurement, and program administration,including familiarity with state and fed ral guidelines and programs

　　Excellent writing and verbal skills so that information can be communicatedclearly

　　Understanding of federal and state fiscal rules and procurement policies

　　Knowledge of programs administered by the Department of Human Services

　　Knowledge of federal program requirements including reporting,administration, and procurement guidelines