Job Description

Summary

King County\'s Finance and Business Operations Division, Procurement & Payables section, is seeking to fill two Contract Specialist 1 positions!

This recruitment is to fill one Career Service position in the and one Term Limited Temporary (TLT) position. The TLT position is anticipated to end December 2025. If filled by a King County employee who has passed their initial probation, the TLT will be as a Special Duty Assignment.

The Career Service position will support Information Technology procurements (Software, Hardware, Software as a Service (SaaS), IT Consulting and Managed Services across the entire County, as well as providing expertise and insight into the technology marketplace.

The Term Limited Temporary position will support the procurement of Goods and Services on the Category Management team.

We are looking for enthusiastic, forward thinking, agile, and customer service driven employees to add to our great team. If you detail oriented individual who likes to handle multi-disciplinary and technically challenging projects and program oversight and likes to work in a collaborative team environment--this is the position for you!

Scope of Job Duties: To be considered for this opportunity, you must at a minimum, demonstrate knowledge, skill and ability to:

• Facilitate and manage multi-step procurement processes that include: Determine bidding requirements, selection criteria and general terms and conditions;
• Develop scope of work and technical specifications with clients;
• Prepare contract terms and conditions for execution Ensure compliance with applicable policies and procedures;
• Hold evaluation meetings, interviews, proprietary meetings, and debriefs with consultants and County staff;
• Facilitate contract negotiations between County agencies & suppliers;
• Resolve disputes working with Prosecuting Attorney\'s Office and Risk Management;
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and contract terms and conditions; assist clients with post-award documentation;
• Update and manage standard documents used in the procurement process.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Knowledge of competitive procurement solicitations, contracting and vendor management.
• Basic understanding of contract law, regulations, procurement methods, industry principles and best practices.
• Have working knowledge of the Microsoft suite (Word, Outlook and Excel).
• Strong communication, interpersonal, writing and customer service skills.
• Intermediate level of technology proficiency using MS Office Productivity tools in your daily work.
• Ability to manage your time and adapt to changing priorities, work on multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, meet quick deadlines, and produce timely and quality work products.
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.

We would love it if you have:

• Experience performing solicitations such as Invitation to Bid, Request for Proposals and/or Request for Qualifications for establishing contracts.
• Oracle EBS and/or Oracle procurement Cloud.
• Public procurement experience.
• Experience with LEAN processes and principles.
• Experience with SharePoint, MS Teams and other collaborative online tools.

The mission is to provide exceptional customer value for accounting, procurement, treasury, and small business services. We are actively seeking employees whose behavior is in alignment with our division\'s core values.

Other Position Information:
This position is Non-Exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore is overtime eligible. Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule, every other Thursday, comprising a 40-hour workweek; normally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. This position is represented by Teamsters 117.

The work associated with this position will primarily be remote with time in office on a as needed basis.

Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop. When working remotely employees must maintain a workspace with an internet connection (access may be supplemented in some situations) where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. Please note that when an employee conducts work that is likely to bring them in contact with another individual, safety precautions are required, including the wearing of masks in some situations. King County is doing its part to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and remains committed to reducing our carbon footprint.

King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department\'s hybrid environment.

The Application Process:
A completed King County Application is required. The recruitment for this position is open to all qualified candidates. Applicants from this recruitment may be used to fill future opportunities in this job classification. We highly recommend that you also provide a resume and cover letter addressing how you meet the minimum qualifications and why you are interested in this position.

Note: Online applications are preferred. However, if you cannot apply online, go to www.kingcounty.gov/jobs for other options.

If you have any questions or concerns while applying, please contact:
Caitlyn Prouty, Recruiter
Email: cprouty@kingcounty.gov

Supplemental Information

Forbes named King County as one of Washington State\'s best employers.

Together, with leadership and our employees, we\'re changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? dedicated to serving one of the nation\'s best places to live, work and play.

Guided by our , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

To Apply

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees\' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: King County employees are eligible to participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our .

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.

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