Contracts Specialist - Community and Economic Development

Marion-County,-o; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Marion County is seeking a Contracts Specialist to support contracting and procurement processes within the Community & Economic Development team in Oregon. The role includes negotiating, writing, auditing, and monitoring contracts to ensure compliance with rules, statutes, and policies.

The incumbent will prepare requests for proposals, acquire quotes, coordinate with County departments and outside parties, and manage routine correspondence and bid documentation while ensuring budget alignment.

Job description

Why Community & Economic Development?

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.

CONTRACTS SPECIALIST

Contracts Duties

• 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.

Purchasing Duties

• 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.

To view the full job announcement and learn more about this exciting opportunity go to: Contracts Specialist Announcement