Procurement​/Contracts Specialist - Public Works

Hiring Range: $56,483.79 to $70,604.75 Annually

Pay Grade: 110

FLSA Status: Exempt

Full Pay Range: $56,483.79 to $84,725.70 Annually

Final date to receive applications: 10/19/2026

• A diverse range of complimentary mental health and wellness services is available, including an Employee Assistance Program, a free subscription to Calm, and health coaching
• Paid time off up to 25 days in first year of employment
• 10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per year
• Free employee only coverage for medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
• Pension and long-term disability through Arizona State Retirement System,  for more details
• Supplemental benefits such as deferred compensation plans and additional life insurance

Responsible for working with Public Works subject matter experts or executive staff to help develop specifications to prepare, maintain, and administer design and construction contract documents; the purchasing of goods, services, and materials; and provides guidance and assistance to department staff on (and ensures compliance with) all applicable Federal, State, and City laws, rules and regulations related to procurement.

• Supports the preparation, maintenance, and administration of design and construction contract documents and specifications.
• Integrate task orders for on-call contracts into Open Gov.
• Generates and coordinates contract amendments and change orders.
• Assist in the preparation of the public bid process; prepares advertisements for solicitation of bids and proposals in compliance with legal standards; and interacts with City attorney for legal guidance.
• Assists in distribution of plans and specifications to bidders; maintains appropriate documentation; prepares and distributes addenda; tabulates bids; and attends bid openings as necessary.
• Coordinates the project close out phase of each contract in Public Works.
• Responds to questions and inquiries about contract status, contract terms, contractor compliance, solicitations, and bids within Public Works.
• Attends pre-bid and pre-construction meetings as needed; records, prepares, and distributes concise, accurate meeting minutes.
• Prepares requests for proposals and oversees the purchasing/acquisition of goods and services.
• Provides contract and project-related assistance as needed.
• Research and interpret contract provisions including explaining contract processes and compliance terms to users.
• Prepares and coordinates contract administration documents including contract expiration or renewal notices, insurance, reviews vendor deficiencies, hosts post award meetings, and conducts contract user surveys as applicable.
• Maintains, organizes, and arranges for the retention of contracts/solicitations files.
• Assists Manager with establishing, implementing, and updating Department policies and procedures.
• Provides purchasing and payroll support.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and/or

Experience:

A Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business, Accounting, or a related field preferred; three (3) years of related experience in contract administration, and/or municipal finance; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.

Licensing, Certification, and Other Requirements:

Possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver's license; and desire a Professional Purchasing Certification.

City of Prescott employees should seek to uphold the City's core beliefs throughout their day-to-day business and with every customer they come in contact with, both internal and external. Our core beliefs are:
Acting with Integrity, Working as a Team, Being Accountable, Practicing Innovative Problem Solving, Take Pride in Excellent Results, Focusing on Our Community and Being Nice.

• Knowledge of principles and practices of contract law, contract administration, public administration, or municipal procurement.
• Knowledge of contracts and specifications.
• Knowledge of the City procurement process.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices as related to contracts.
• Knowledge of applicable federal/state statutes, regulations, and City procurement codes.
• Knowledge of computer software related to Microsoft word processing, spreadsheets, and…