Contracts Specialist

Career Opportunity

The City of Las Vegas invites applications for Contracts Specialist
. This position independently develops and prepares specifications, drafts and administers contracts, and conducts negotiations, as required for the most complex formal solicitations and agreements, including construction, professional and technical services, materials and equipment contracts. The specialist assists city departments in the development and evaluation of solicitations and performs a variety of technical tasks related to the assigned area of responsibility.

The ideal candidate will possess in‑depth knowledge of construction and public works projects, specifically those governed by Nevada Revised Statutes 338, and an interest in the subject matter that keeps them current on contracting best practices.

This is an advanced level class that supports strategic department procurement objectives. Generally, the types of procurements are first‑generation and highly sensitive. The procurement requirements are typically sponsored by department directors or higher levels of city authority. Examples of duties include: public‑work solicitations such as Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), Design‑Bid‑Build and Design‑Build, implementation of enterprise information systems, highly political contracts, and economic urban development.

Receives general supervision from the Purchasing and Contracts Manager and technical supervision from the Quality Assurance Administrator. May serve as a technical lead over assigned projects, including providing guidance and explanation.

A civil service examination will be conducted in accordance with the Civil Service Rules of the City of Las Vegas. The supplemental questions are the exam. Falsification of information may result in disqualification from recruitment or removal from a City position. Additional information will not be accepted after the closing date. The supplemental questions are weighted 100% for placement on an eligible list and must be completed individually by the applicant.

The supplemental questions of all qualified applicants will be reviewed for placement on an eligible list.

You must score 70% or higher on the examination to be placed on the eligible list.

Final candidate selection will include list placement and may include a hiring interview (if applicable). Any individual offered employment will be required to pass a pre‑employment drug test, complete a background check, and may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform the physical requirements of the job. Some positions may require preliminary background checks.