Contract Specialist - (Planning- Building & Development Services)

City of Albuquerque

Position Summary

Prepare, review and monitor contracts, agreements and/or leases for assigned department and/or division; ensure compliance with established provisions and perform a variety of tasks relative to the assigned area of responsibility.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business administration, contract management, legal studies, law, public administration. public relations, technical writing, communications, or a related field; and

Three (3) years of experience in the preparation, administration and monitoring of contracts, agreements or leases.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Preferred Knowledge

  • Compliance monitoring and tracking procedures
  • Methods and techniques of contract analysis
  • Principles and practices of lease negotiation
  • Principles and practices of contract compliance
  • Principles and procedures of financial record-keeping and reporting
  • Principles and practices of research, analysis and report preparation
  • Preparation of revenue generating leases and agreements
  • General accounting procedures
  • Computer database management and tracking systems
  • Modern office procedures, including methods and operation of office equipment including computers
  • Computer processing programs such as Word and Excel
  • English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation
  • Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations

Preferred Skills & Abilities

  • Ensure contract compliance
  • Monitor and assist in the negotiation of revenue generating leases and agreements
  • Interpret and explain City policies and procedures
  • Prepare clear and concise reports
  • Understand and follow oral and written instructions
  • Communicate clearly and concisely
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
  • Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

Total Rewards. Total You.

The City of Albuquerque takes pride in offering our employees one of the most attractive Total Rewards packages in New Mexico. In addition to competitive salaries, the City provides benefit options for health, pharmacy, dental, vision, life, disability, and much more. The City also has pre-tax savings plans for healthcare, childcare, and parking. Employees participate in the state’s public retirement system (PERA), with the City paying up to 75 percent of the employee’s contribution. That’s higher than any other contribution rate in the state of New Mexico!

Paid holidays? Check

Paid parental leave? Check

Paid birthdays off? Check

Vacation and sick leave starting Day 1? Check and check

Our people matter and we prioritize physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. With resources such as onsite and mobile medical clinics, an employee assistance program that encourages work-life balance, and tuition assistance and professional development pathways, the City is committed to equipping our employees with tools to better their lives and grow their careers while serving their community.

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