Contracts Specialist I – Public Works & Compliance

The State of New Hampshire; Concord (NH); On-site; USD 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Finance and Contracts, has a full-time vacancy for Program Specialist I - Contracts. Position offers hourly pay between $22.50 and $30.02.

Primary responsibilities include coordinating contract procedures, preparing documents for execution and Governor and Council consideration, and advising Bureaus and the Attorney General’s Office. Minimum qualifications include an Associate's degree with 2 years of experience (or equivalent)

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: Associate's degree and 2 years of experience OR equivalent combination after high school.
• Experience in accounting, business management, finance, business administration, economics or related field.
• Ability to plan, monitor programs or perform research.

Responsibilities

• Implements and interprets contract procedures as promulgated by CFR 23 Highways, Part 635 Construction and Maintenance as to Contract Procedures and includes Davis Bacon wage determinations per 29 CFR.
• Acts as Pre-qualification Administrator in absence, assisting with applications and interpretation of relevant regulations.
• Communicates with bonding, insurance companies and Attorney General’s Office regarding contract requirements and advertising of low bid contracts.
• Prepares contract proposals for advertising and reviews proposals to determine work type; coordinates with Federal Highway Administration on addenda.
• Prepares Governor and Council requested resolution letters for contract approval; ensures documents are compliant and reviewed by Attorney General’s Office.

Skills

Technical writing

Communication skills

Administrative knowledge

Education

Associate's degree

Tools

Access

Excel

Monarch

NT Windows

Job description

The State of New Hampshire, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Finance and Contracts, has a full-time vacancy for Program Specialist I - Contracts. Position offers hourly pay between $22.50 and $30.02.

Primary responsibilities include coordinating contract procedures, preparing documents for execution and Governor and Council consideration, and advising Bureaus and the Attorney General’s Office. Minimum qualifications include an Associate's degree with 2 years of experience (or equivalent)