Contracts Specialist - Community and Economic Development

Marion County requires on-site work. Remote work is not available.

Community and economic development work builds healthy, resilient communities. Marion County brings together public and private resources to support local economies, housing, infrastructure, workforce, and community development. Through economic development projects and federal CDBG / HOME investments, our team helps communities address local needs and expand opportunities for residents, businesses, and families. If you have diverse interests and want to contribute to lasting community impact, this work offers a rewarding career with room to grow.

• Develops, coordinates, and processes the department's contracts and agreements including negotiating, writing, auditing, analyzing budget impacts, and monitoring department's compliance with rules, statutes, and policies and procedures. Amends contracts based upon changes in contract amount, service type or special conditions.
• Prepares requests for proposals or routine letters of agreement between the department and other county departments, government agencies or outside parties; acquires quotes, conducts bidder's conferences; participates in review of contractor proposals.
• Prepares advertisements, bid documents, paperwork, and correspondence to vendors and recommendations to Business Services for the Board's approval.

• Reviews department-wide purchase order requests for correct procedures and budget criteria.
• Works with departments or divisions to ensure that proper purchasing guidelines and budget criteria are followed.
• Process purchase orders and contract release orders as required for all department purchases and revenue received.
• Reviews supply levels, reviews weekly inventory status reports, and orders supplies as necessary.

Marion County is a qualifying public employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, full-time employees working at the County may qualify for forgiveness of the remaining balance on Direct Student Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments under a qualifying repayment plan. Questions about your student loan eligibility should be directed to your loan servicer or the US Department of Education.

Marion County does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Marion County is an E-Verify employer and will use E-Verify to confirm that hires are authorized to work in the United States.

Applicants are eligible to use Veterans’ Preference when applying with Marion County in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235 and OAR  and . Preference will be awarded only if the applicant meets the minimum requirements of the position and attaches the required documentation at the time of application.

• One of the following:
  • MEMBER COPY 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215); OR
  • Letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension; OR
  • Certification that discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions will take place not later than 120 days after the submission of the certificate.

• In addition to one of the above documents, Disabled Veterans must also submit one of the following:
  • A copy of their Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs; OR
  • Certification that medical separation from active duty under honorable conditions will…