Salary
$64,865.89 - $102,832.95 Annually
Location
Medina, MN
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
24TRNS607LV088
Closing Date
9/24/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description
Hennepin County's Transportation Project Delivery (TPD) department is seeking a Contract and Agreement Specialist to coordinate the development of cooperative agreements and Board Action Requests (BAR) and facilitate the process for contracted services reflecting all terms negotiated with consultants and outside agencies consistent with county purchasing rules. The TPD department plans, programs, designs and oversees the construction of a safe, effective transportation system throughout the county.
Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit employee referral program.
Location and hours:
This position is hybrid and will be performed both on-site at the Public Works Facility in Medina or the 625 Building in downtown Minneapolis, and remote as job duties require. Work hours will be Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. with some flexibility. While this position is designated as hybrid, based on current requirements hires must reside in or relocate to Minnesota or Wisconsin.
New employees who are hired into remote or hybrid positions between January 2, 2022, to December 31, 2024, will receive $500 toward the cost of establishing consistent internet connectivity, payable upon completion of 6 months of employment.
About the position type:
This is a full-time, benefit earning position. This position is internally classified as an Administrative Assistant, Senior. Click here to view the job classification specification.
In this position, you will:
· Draft clear, concise, and legally enforceable agreements for Project Delivery reflecting all terms negotiated with consultants and outside agencies consistent with county purchasing rules.
· Develop, manage, and coordinate the agreement and BAR processes on behalf of the department.
· Manage department agreements and maintain files and administrative information collected from consultants, and all phases of contract development from contracted service development through final approval.
· Maintain ongoing communication and relationships with consultants, other agencies and internal stakeholders regarding legal agreements and responding to requests for information and data during internal or external audits.
· Coordinate contracted services development with project managers utilizing the Consultant Services Authorization (CSA) process and the enterprise contracting software; determine contract outcome requirements and provide technical contract related assistance.
· Review and apply federal and state rules, regulations, and policies; assist in the maintenance of grant funding requirements related to contracted services.
· Assist departments with development and administration of professional contracts.
· Oversee administrative functions and provide administrative support for department leadership.
Need to have:
· One of the following:
o Bachelor's degree in public administration, business administration, or other field appropriate to the position and four years of experience in general administrative work relating to the management of departmental/organizational operations or in a specialty area appropriate to the position
o Eight or more years of experience in general administrative work relating to the management of departmental/organizational operations or in a specialty area appropriate to the position.
· Note: General administrative work is defined as the administration and/or management of programs, policies, and/or budgets.
Nice to have:
· Experience:
o Researching, preparing, and administering contracts, agreements, and legal documents.
o Drafting, negotiating, and managing agreements, contracts, or BARs.
o Preparing and presenting reports and other materials that communicate complex information.
o Initiating contracts and procurement.
o Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data.
o In change management, conflict resolution, and consensus building.
o Working with SharePoint, Apex, Cognos, and/or other similar software systems.
· Ability to:
o Communicate clear and concise information both verbally and in writing with a wide variety of audiences.
o Develop and recommend policy alternatives and manage projects.
o Establish and maintain working relationships and use a collaborative approach in problem solving.
o Facilitate conversations and situations between individuals, sometimes between individuals with competing interests or perspectives.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Lidy Vu