Senior Contract Specialist

San Diego Unified School District•San Diego, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The San Diego Unified School District is currently accepting applications for the position of Senior Contract Specialist. This promotional / open opportunity is open to all interested candidates. San Diego Unified School District, the second largest district in California and one of the top largest urban school districts in the United States, is looking for professionals who care deeply for students and are committed to the communities in which they serve. Because each person is born with inherent worth and dignity, and because equitable access and opportunity are essential to a just, educated society, San Diego Unified employee commitments include being respectful of differences and diverse perspectives, and being accountable for one’s actions and the resulting impact.

Requirements

BA or BS degree in business or public administration or a related major and five years of recent, directly related experience in contract administration in a large public agency environment or related field.
Online employment application
Completed online employment application must be submitted/received electronically by the closing date.
Application MUST include all required attachments, current and previous employment history and education to evaluate qualifications, and all other requirements identified in the recruitment and application questions.
Answer all application questions thoroughly, clearly, and concisely.
Contact information for all previous places of employment where you served in a classified (non-certificated) position must be listed under the 'Employment History' section of the application.
List Every Educational Employer: You must include every school district, county office of education, charter school, other educational institutions, or state special school where you have been employed, regardless of your length of service.
In the Employer Email field, you must provide the email address for that employer's Human Resources or Personnel Office.
Contact information for three references must be listed in the 'Reference' section of the application. References should be from a current or previous supervisor.
Attach Verification of Education.
Education, training, or certifications will only be considered if acceptable documentation is attached.
Accepted documents include: Copy of a degree or official transcript
Copy of Licenses and/or Certifications
Individuals who have completed high school or college-level coursework at an institution in a country other than the United States must provide a Foreign Equivalency Certification to satisfy the education requirement.
Cover Letter / Letter of Intent (Optional)
A resume may be attached, but not substituted for completing the work history, education sections, or the additional application questions of the employment application.
Letters of Recommendation (Optional)
Additional documents, if any, may be attached to the online employment application.
Examination process includes an application screening and evaluation based on the applicant's education, work history, and responses to the application questions.
Only applicants whose application packet demonstrates a combined education and experience which meets the minimum requirements for the position will be considered qualified and advance in the process.
Some positions require applicants to pass additional components which may include one or more of the following: a multiple-choice, oral, written, or performance exam specific to the position.
For remote exams, access to the internet and the use of a camera-ready desktop/laptop with a microphone is required to participate in these processes.

Nice To Haves

A certificate of Certified Public Purchasing Buyer (CPPB) issued by a reputable professional purchasing organization such as the Universal Public Purchasing certification Council (UPPCC) is desirable.

Responsibilities

Perform highly responsible professional and technical duties in the coordination, solicitation and administration of the contract procurement process.
Organize, prepare, and maintain complex contracts for materials, construction projects and professional services, including architectural, engineering, and consulting services.
Perform a variety of specialized buying assignments.
Serve as a subject matter expert and resource to staff.