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Contract Officer - Department of Housing & Community Development
Contract Officer - Department of Housing & Community Development

Contract Officer - Department of Housing & Community Development

Company : City of Baltimore, MD
Salary : $70,509 - $112,814 a year
Location : Maryland

Full Description

OPENING DATE: 04/24/2023
CLOSING DATE: 05/08/2023
SALARY $70,509.00 - $112,814.00 USD Annually
EDUCATION ACCREDITATION: Applicant’s education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Education credentials obtained out of the US must be evaluated for US equivalency. Evaluation agencies information may be obtained at www.naces.org.
ELIGIBILITY: Qualified candidates will be considered for vacancies as they arise, for a period of at least six months. The decision of the Director of Human Resources with respect to acceptable minimum qualifications is final.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK: Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to this position identified as positions of trust will be required to authorize the release of and successfully complete a Fingerprint check.
PROBATION: All persons, including current City employees, selected from this position will be on probation for 6 months.

CLASS DESCRIPTION
A Contract Officer develops, implements, reviews and analyzes various contracts for community revitalization projects. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities.
Incumbents receive general supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek. Work is performed in an office where normal working conditions are encountered. Work requires minimal physical exertion.
SELECTION PROCESS
All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:

EDUCATION: Have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
AND
EXPERIENCE: Have three years of experience in contract development, preparation, and administration.
OR
NOTE EQUIVALENCIES: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  • Knowledge of the practices and procedures of construction contract administration including contract development and preparation and contract auditing, processing and monitoring.
  • Ability to audit contractors' estimates, invoices and extra work orders.
  • Ability to interpret and explain City, State and Federal contract procedures.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, plans and specifications.
  • Ability to deal effectively with contractors, consultants, community groups and Federal, State, City and private utility company personnel.
  • Ability to maintain records and write reports.
  • V. MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
  • Requirements - A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of experience in contract development, preparation and administration.
  • Equivalencies - Equivalent combination of education and experience.
EXAMINATION PROCESS

Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.
NOTE: Those eligible candidates who are under final consideration for appointment to positions in this class will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.

If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Lucas Presta via email at
Financial Disclosure:
This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law.
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