Transportation Contract Specialist Senior - Kanawha County

Nature of Work

**Disclaimer-this position will be considered classified-exempt and “at will.”

The Transportation Contract Specialist Senior will work for the Preservation and Maintenance Contracts Section of the Operations Division. This position will perform supervisory and administrative work pertaining to the development, execution, and monitoring of complex consultant agreements for various types of engineering and inspection services. The applicant must have experience working with consultant agreements. The incumbent should have knowledge of the WV Code Chapter 5g, as revised, and knowledge of West Virginia Department of Transportation (WVDOT) policies and procedures with emphasis on procurement of consultant services. A good working knowledge and skill set in the following computer programs is required: Word, Excel, Adobe, the HUB, AssestWise and Internet use. For this position, the incumbent should have knowledge of West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) requirements and guidelines for bridge inspection. This position will compile and monitor the usage of all the Operations Division consultant agreements, including tracking the status of agreement work being performed, from planning through performance, and assists in maintaining fiscal accountability of agreement usage for budgetary and managerial purposes, and monitors agreements for compliance with stated requirements. Performs related duties as required.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads the work of lower-level employees.
• Research, develop, and maintain statewide contracts for the procurement of goods and services relating to the construction and maintenance of roadways.
• Oversees/monitors all aspects of the contract process.
• Evaluates bids and awards contracts.
• Prepare and edit contracts between the agency and potential vendors.
• Handle breach of contracts in a timely manner.
• Serve as the main liaison with outside contracting representatives.
• Develop and implement effective procurement proposals.
• Research regulations to guarantee contracts are updated and in compliance with laws.
• Coordinate with vendors to guarantee that the terms of contracts are fulfilled in compliance with the contract terms and regulations.
• Trains employees on the contract development process.
• Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver's license is required.

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of the State contract laws, rules, and regulations.
• Knowledge of WV Purchasing Division rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of WVDOT Budget and Procurement Division rules and regulations.
• Ability to gather and analyze technical data relating to the characteristics of highly complex and varied commodities.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Minimum Requirements

REQUIRED TRAINING/EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Substitution: Four (4) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in contracts, contract development, evaluating bids, contract negotiations, or purchasing may substitute for the required training/education on a year-for-year basis, through an established formula.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Three (3) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in contracts, contract development, evaluating bids, contract negotiations, or purchasing.
• Substitution: A Master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis, through an established formula.