Contract Administrator II - Department of Finance

SALARY RANGE

$60,877.00 - $99,222.00 Annually

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.

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:

• Education:
  
  Have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience:
  
  Have two years of experience in contract administration work, project management or project coordination.
• Equivalency:
  An additional six months of experience in contract administration, project management or project coordination may substitute for each year of the college education requirement.
• Licenses:
  Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver’s license or an equivalent out-of-state driver’s license acceptable to the Office of Risk Management.

Please submit your application no later than 12:00 AM on the closing date to be eligible for consideration.

• 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.

• Background Check:
  Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.
• Probation:
  All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory six-month's probation.
• Eligibility:
  Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.
• Education Accreditation:
  Applicants’ education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the U.S. must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained es.org.
• NOTE:
  
  Members must hold and maintain required current licenses and certifications as a condition of continued employment.
• NOTE:
  
  Those eligibles who are under final consideration for appointment will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact Human Resources directly. Do not attach your request for accommodation to the application.

BALTIMORE CITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.