Sr. Contract Compliance Specialist

The City of Fort Worth•Fort Worth, TX

8d•$65,563 - $85,232•Onsite

About The Position

A Sr. Contract Compliance Specialist position is available with The City of Fort Worth Fire Department Administration. The Fort Worth Fire Department protects one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the country with a wide range of services, including: emergency preparedness, education, prevention and response.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, finance, or a related field
Three (3) years of experience preparing and monitoring contracts, grants, or community programs in the public or private sector, including but not limited to federal, developer-funded, or other capital improvement project agreements
Valid drivers license

Nice To Haves

Principles and practices of finance and accounting
Methods and techniques of monitoring contract compliance
Experience working in a high paced environment with competing deadlines
Methods and techniques of conducting research
Basic principles of contractual agreement law

Responsibilities

Works with Legal department in leading and overseeing the development and improvement of standardized agreements
Conducts routine program monitoring; reviews files, policies, procedures
Answer questions related to the department’s activities, programs, policies, and procedures
Contract renewals, amendments and drafting
PeopleSoft Contracts as well as Cooperative Purchasing contracts (COOP’s) such as HGAC, GSA, etc
Overseeing contract compliance, contract issues and monitor contract performance
Receive, review, and create requisitions and issue purchase orders
Serves as backup for various staff positions in their absence
Enters and reviews payroll as required
Contribute to special projects as assigned
Other duties as assigned