Public Works Procurement & Contract Specialist II

RiseMe; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life Balance

Retirement plan

Flexible work schedules

Paid leave

Training programs

Deferred compensation

FSA

Job summary

The Thurston County Public Works Department in Olympia, WA seeks a Procurement & Contract Specialist II to lead procurement activities for goods, services, and consulting related to public works and infrastructure projects. You will develop scopes, issue solicitations, evaluate proposals, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with state and local procurement policies while guiding departments.

This essential role offers a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative team focused on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or Public Administration, Mathematics or related field.
• Five years of experience in procurement or contract administration, grant writing, accounting, or related field.
• Any combination of experience or education equivalent to seven years in governmental procurement or contract administration will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Maintains expert knowledge of current regulatory requirements for local government purchasing, procurement, and contract administration in Washington State.
• Develops and implements internal procedures for best practices in purchasing, procurement, and contract administration to ensure compliance.
• Manages procurement activities including planning, issuing, advertising, coordinating solicitations (RFPs/RFIs/ITBs), evaluating proposals, and ensuring proper documentation and records.
• Negotiates, prepares, and maintains contracts and amendments, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations.
• Provides direction and training to department staff on procurement and contract administration processes.
• Assists departments with purchasing, including small and large purchases, and researches master contracts to obtain best value.

Skills

Negotiation

Public procurement policies

Communication

Process improvement

Data analysis

Independent work

Training others

Microsoft Office proficiency

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or Public Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access)

Washington State BARS System

Job description

The Thurston County Public Works Department in Olympia, WA seeks a Procurement & Contract Specialist II to lead procurement activities for goods, services, and consulting related to public works and infrastructure projects. You will develop scopes, issue solicitations, evaluate proposals, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with state and local procurement policies while guiding departments.

This essential role offers a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative team focused on