Technician - Contracts Technician

State of Maine • Augusta, ME

1d • $22 - $31

About The Position

This Technician position functions as a team member of the Contract office and interacts with staff at all levels of the department and with the public such as contractors and subcontractors. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Assisting with the managing of the Elations computer program for Certified Payrolls Communicates with all MaineDOT Programs and offices as well as other agencies in State Government Generating reports to provide information to the Contracts Engineer, Director of Civil Rights and Maine DOL Provides training to MaineDOT Programs and offices. Assists with tracking documentation for Awarding contracts and pre-qualifying contractors Ensuring that the tasks of others meet schedules, conform to established procedures, and guidelines. Preference will be given to those with experience in compilation and analysis of reports and statistics, contract administration, business administration and finance, or directly related area. Strong computer skills with excel and word. Project experience preferred as well as; Strong interpersonal skills; Proven record of working with diverse groups including state and federal partners, contractors, consultants, and entities that are recipients of MaineDOT funding; Ability to identify and analyze problems, reach logical conclusions, and make sound recommendations; and Strong writing skills

Requirements

• Five (5) years of experience in engineering –OR- an Associate Degree in Engineering or a related technical field and three (3) years of experience in engineering -OR- a Bachelors Degree in Engineering or a related technical field and one (1) year of experience in engineering.

Nice To Haves

• experience in compilation and analysis of reports and statistics, contract administration, business administration and finance, or directly related area
• Strong computer skills with excel and word
• Project experience
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proven record of working with diverse groups including state and federal partners, contractors, consultants, and entities that are recipients of MaineDOT funding
• Ability to identify and analyze problems, reach logical conclusions, and make sound recommendations
• Strong writing skills

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the managing of the Elations computer program for Certified Payrolls
• Communicates with all MaineDOT Programs and offices as well as other agencies in State Government
• Generating reports to provide information to the Contracts Engineer, Director of Civil Rights and Maine DOL
• Provides training to MaineDOT Programs and offices.
• Assists with tracking documentation for Awarding contracts and pre-qualifying contractors
• Ensuring that the tasks of others meet schedules, conform to established procedures, and guidelines.

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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees