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The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.\nPay Range is the entire compensation range for the position.\nThe first review of applications will be on 11/20/2026.\nThe Pima County Procurement Department has an opening for a Contract Specialist who will play a key role in supporting the procurement and purchasing functions within the County’s Materials and Services Division. This position works closely with Procurement Officers and County departments to draft contract amendments, analyze bids, assist vendors, maintain documentation, and ensure compliance with procurement policies and procedures. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and analytical skills, a commitment to ethical public service, and the ability to balance technical accuracy with excellent customer service. This is a professional opportunity to contribute to responsible public spending while growing within an award-winning Procurement Department.\nEssential Functions:\nAs defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, this classification may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class. Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s need and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.\nAssists in the preparation and issuance of requests for proposals (RFPs), invitations to bid (ITBs), and requests for quotes (RFQs) for public service contracts and agreements;\nReviews and evaluates bids, proposals, and quotes received in response to solicitations, ensuring compliance with procurement requirements and specifications;\nCollaborates with internal departments and stakeholders to gather requirements, develops scope of work documents, and defines contract terms and conditions;\nCoordinates contract negotiations and revisions with vendors, legal counsel, and other parties, ensuring alignment with program objectives and regulatory requirements;\nPrepares and maintains accurate documentation of contract files, including contracts, amendments, change orders, and correspondence;\nMonitors contract performance, timelines, deliverables, and expenditures to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and budgetary constraints;\nFacilitates communication and collaboration between internal departments, external vendors, and stakeholders involved in contract implementation;\nAssists in resolving issues and disputes related to contract interpretation, scope changes, and performance discrepancies;\nGenerates reports and dashboards summarizing contract status, performance metrics, and key milestones for management review;\nProvides administrative support for contract-related activities, such as invoice processing, payment tracking, and budget reconciliation.\nMinimum Qualifications:\nAssociate’s degree from an accredited college or university in public or business administration, finance, supply chain management, or a closely-related field as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment AND one year of experience administering, developing, evaluating, and/or writing contracts.\n\n(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)\n\nOR:\n\nOne year with Pima County in an Administrative Specialist, Contracts and Grants Coordinator-Courts, or closely-related position as determined by the department head at the time of recruitment.\nQualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the \"Education\" and \"Work Experience\" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write \"see resume\" on your application.\nPreferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):\nMinimum two (2) years experience in contract administration, procurement, or public-sector purchasing.\nMinimum two (2) years experience generating reports and analyzing data.\nMinimum one (1) year experience in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel.\nSelection Procedure:\nPima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. The hiring authority will interview and select the successful candidate from a referral list provided by Human Resources. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process. \nSupplemental Information:\nLicenses and Certificates: Some positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver license at the time of application or appointment. Failure to maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.\nSpecial Notice Items: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Pima County determines whether a position is eligible for visa sponsorship at the time of recruitment. Eligibility is based on the requirements of the position and applicable laws and regulations. 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