CLOSING DATE & TIME: APRIL 30, 2021 AT 4:00PM PACIFIC TIME
Under general supervision (Analyst I) or direction (Analyst II), the Contracts Analyst solicits proposals and independently reviews, analyzes and writes both standard and non-standard District contracts and agreements; applies contractual standards and provides technical support for the consistent administration and management of consultant and/or inter-agency agreements; assists in the drafting of legal agreements and administers financial and other provisions of inter-agency agreements, service level agreements, and revenue generating leases; provides for the annexation of lands into the District’s service area and improvement districts; and performs related duties, as assigned.
Required Skills
Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of public agency purchasing and professional services contracting, contract administration and vendor management.
- Principles, practices, and techniques of drafting and administering contracts and enforcing contract provisions.
- Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
- Principles and practices of real property acquisitions, leasing and disposition.
- Principles and practices of sound financial management policies and procedures.
- Legal requirements, policies methods and processes associated with improvement districts and annexations.
- Principles and practices of sound business communication and the drafting of contractual legal agreements.
- District and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
- Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and District staff.
- The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.
Ability to:
- Perform programmatic administrative, procurement, and contract administration
- Conduct research on a wide variety of administrative topics including procurement and contract administration programs, policies, and procedures.
- Analyze, interpret, summarize, and present administrative and technical data and legal requirements associated with contract development and administration in an effective manner.
- Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery and improvements in operations, methods, procedures, and techniques.
- Plan and conduct effective management, administrative, and operational studies.
- Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
- Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
- Prepare clear, concise and comprehensive contracts, reports and written materials.
- Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
- Establish and maintain a variety of filing, record-keeping, and tracking systems.
- Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
- Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Required Experience
Any combination of experience and education that provides the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying, along with the specific licenses/certifications as outlined below:
EXPERIENCE:
- Contracts Analyst I: Two (2) years of experience in developing, writing, and administering legal agreements and contracts, preferably in a public agency.
- Contracts Analyst II: Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in developing, writing, and administering legal agreements and contracts, preferably in a public agency, or one (1) year of experience as a Contracts Analyst I with the District.
EDUCATION:
- Contracts Analyst I/II: Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in contracts management, public administration, business administration or a related field.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: None required.