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Position Title Code: 6663-2-24970-15-0036

Deadline: Until Filled

Department: Purchasing

Salary: $5173.86 – $6726.03 Monthly. Commensurate with experience.

Duties and Responsibilities
Works under general direction with extensive latitude for independent judgement. Performs a variety of statutory compliance duties related to the development, oversight and monitoring of contracts as well as solicitations. Responsible for the procurement process for the acquisition and administration of construction and construction related professional services. Responsible for federally funded (grant) contracts, specifically Labor Standards requirements including Davis-Bacon Act. Reviews specifications and technical data for accuracy. Prepares and issues solicitation documents. Evaluates bids and proposals. Drafts contract documents. Conducts pre-bid and pre-proposal conferences. Monitors contract performance, compliance and contractual obligations. Acts as liaison between project managers, department heads, multiple outside agencies, other county staff and the community as required. Researches and advises department staff regarding contract obligations, renewals or revisions. Analyzes data and prepares reports for upper management. Maintains and manages contracts databases and files.

Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business Administration, Procurement, Public Administration or a related field AND (5) five years of increasingly responsible experience Contract Administration, Procurement or Business Administration to which includes complex billing, contract issues and dealing with multiple outside agencies. Master’s degree may substitute for two years of experience.

Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements:
Valid Texas Driver’s License

Preferred: *Professional certification as a professional buyer or public purchasing officer by a national purchasing organization. *Experience in the solicitation and administration of federally funded grant contracts, and their associated mandatory requirements (e.g. Davis Bacon, Services Contract and other related Acts).

Projected start date: February 2010

Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Work site: 314 West 11th Street

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED

Travis County employees enjoy a generous benefits package of Group Life, Health, Accident and Dental Insurance; Long & Short Term Disability Insurance, Vision Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Deferred Compensation, Retirement Plan, Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Leave; Longevity Pay; Tuition Reimbursement; Employee Assistance Program and Assisted Housing Program.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Download the Travis County Employment Application at www.TravisCountyJobs.org and submit with resume to resumes.hr@co.travis.tx.us or direct mail to: Travis County-HRMD, 1010 Lavaca Street, Austin, TX 78701. (512) 854-9165.