Contract Management Specialist Iv - Austin, United States - City of Austin

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Description

Position Information

Posting Title

Contract Management Specialist IV
Job Requisition Number
COA091563
Position Number

Job Type

Full-Time
Division Name
ARR Finance
Minimum Qualifications

Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university plus four (4) years of experience in a related field.
A Master's Degree may substitute for required experience up to a maximum of two (2) years.

Licenses or Certifications:

None.

Notes to Applicants

Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) is an organization of 500 plus employees that provides residential curbside collection of trash, recycling, and composting to the residents of the Austin metropolitan area. Additional services include bulk and large brush collection, street sweeping, dead animal collection, and a dropoff center for hardtorecycle items and household hazardous waste.
Skills Assessments:A competency assessment may be required to verify your skill set.
90Day Provision for Additional Vacancy:This posting may be used to fill other similar positions within Austin Resource Recovery outside of the division listed above.

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Nepotism Policy: The City of Austin Nepotism Policy states, "No person, regardless of job title or length of tenure with the City, shall be employed in a position in which the relative has direct or indirect supervisory authority regarding the terms and conditions of their relative's employment."
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Virtual Interviews:Austin Resource Recovery may conduct virtual interviews.
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Travel:If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin
Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.
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Physical Requirements: Tasks may involve bending, lifting, walking, carrying or using a force equal to lifting up to twenty (20) pounds. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Benefits:

Working with the City of Austin at
Austin Resource Recovery (ARR
) provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more Click
HERE for more information

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Tobacco and Vape-Free Workplace:

All Austin Resource Recovery locations are tobacco-free.

Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any ARR worksite - including parking lot or in any personal vehicle located on the premises.

Pay Range
- $ $39.76
Hours

Monday
Friday 8:00a.m. 5:00p.m.
Due to business needs, employee may be required to work some early mornings (6:00a.m.), after regular business hours and some weekends.
Job Close Date
04/25/2024
Type of Posting
External
Department
Austin Resource Recovery
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Grant Funded or Pooled Position
Not Applicable
Category
Professional
Location
1520 Rutherford Lane Bldg. 1, Austin, Texas 78754
Preferred Qualifications
Contract management experience including addressing vendor issues and handling high level contractual disputes
Experience interpreting contract specifications and scopes of work for complex multiyear agreements
Experience overseeing contractor performance and compliance with contract terms
Experience with government contracting, utilizing cooperatives and making purchases for a government agency
Ability to travel to more than one work location

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Manages and administers existing contracts by determining compliance through performance monitoring; negotiating and writing amendments and revisions to scopes of work and/or specifications.
Resolves noncompliance issues by investigating and resolving contractrelated discrepancies, complaints, and disputes between all involved parties; canceling and/or terminating contracts and negotiating settlement agreements; and resolving appeals and claims.
Provides consulting expertise to internal and external customers by developing and providing formal contract management training, interpreting contractual provisions, and providing advice on all facets of contract development, administration and management.
Provides contract information in response to inquiries from City Council, City Management, Boards and Commissions, vendors, and other stakeholders.
Prepares and presents reports by compiling, reviewing, and analyzing data and providing written and/or oral reports to management.

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