Contract/Grant Specialist

Department of Transportation • Augusta, GA

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About The Position

These positions report to the Contract Procurement Office (CPO) which serves as the contracting resource for non-construction contracts for MaineDOT. These positions will develop, negotiate, process, administer and monitor contracts, grants, as well as municipal and cooperative agreements including payable, receivable, and non-monetary agreements. Work includes providing information and guidance, coordinating, and conferring with contract administrators as well as outside resources in the delivery of services and assisting in the evaluation of provider performance. These positions will take a lead role in providing support and training on MaineDOT systems and will be responsible for ensuring that all State and Federal contracting requirements regarding procurement and administration are satisfied. These positions will also be responsible for the entry of contract & agreement information into State and MaineDOT systems and resolving any invoice related issues. The incumbents must be well organized, detail focused, accurate, be able to work in a fast-paced environment, work independently, and enjoy being part of a team. Preference will be given to candidates with procurement experience that includes contract development, consultant/vendor communications, RFP/RFQ development and analysis, negotiations, and meeting facilitation. Experience in Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, and strong math skills are necessary.

Requirements

• Education, training, and/or experience demonstrating competence in contract or grant administration.
• Must be well organized, detail focused, accurate, be able to work in a fast-paced environment, work independently, and enjoy being part of a team.
• Experience in Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, and strong math skills are necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to candidates with procurement experience that includes contract development, consultant/vendor communications, RFP/RFQ development and analysis, negotiations, and meeting facilitation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, negotiate, process, administer and monitor contracts, grants, as well as municipal and cooperative agreements including payable, receivable, and non-monetary agreements.
• Provide information and guidance, coordinating, and conferring with contract administrators as well as outside resources in the delivery of services and assisting in the evaluation of provider performance.
• Take a lead role in providing support and training on MaineDOT systems
• Ensuring that all State and Federal contracting requirements regarding procurement and administration are satisfied.
• Responsible for the entry of contract & agreement information into State and MaineDOT systems and resolving any invoice related issues.

Benefits

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays , and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Wellness – We care about you and your family’s wellbeing, offering 12 days of sick leave annually to help you stay healthy.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($358.08 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
• State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package , covering many aspects of wellness.
• Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness .

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed