Contract Administrator II - Baltimore City Health Department

Baltimore City • Baltimore, MD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team!

A Contract Administrator II reviews, analyzes and verifies documents submitted by contractors and vendors and compiles reports required for the finalization of services, commodities or construction contracts. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities. Incumbents receive general supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek. Work is performed primarily in an office where there are few uncomfortable working conditions. Work requires minimal physical exertion.

Requirements

• Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Have two years of experience in contract administration work, project management or project coordination.
• An additional six months of experience in contract administration, project management or project coordination may substitute for each year of the college education requirement.
• Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license or an equivalent driver's license and eligible to obtain a Baltimore City driver’s permit.
• Knowledge of practices and procedures of services, commodities or construction contract administration including contract auditing, legal terminology and the processing of final contract documents.
• Knowledge of common business, database, spreadsheet and project management software.
• Ability to audit contractors' and vendors’ estimates, invoices, and extra work orders.
• Ability to interpret and explain City contract procedures.
• Ability, when applicable, to read and interpret construction drawings, plans and specifications.
• Ability, when applicable, to interpret Standard Operating Procedures for construction project life cycle.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective liaison with contractors, vendors, project managers, consultants, engineers and Federal, State, City and private utility company personnel.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to produce graphs and charts and prepare written documents using standard business pc computers and software.
• Ability to maintain records and write reports.
• Ability to speak and testify effectively before governmental and legal bodies and commissions, the media and community and business groups.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city officials, community and business groups.

Benefits

• The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans.
• This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level