Contract Administrator

The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Contract Administrator in the Finance Department! In this role, you will provide a single point of contact for City departments to review and revise proposed contract language, provide assistance in the preparation of requests for proposals and invitations for bids, and ensure compliance with City ordinances. 

Specifically, you will administer, develop, monitor and resolve problems related to expenditure or construction contracts for services, projects, materials, supplies and equipment. You'll also examine and analyze performance requirements, deliver schedules and prepare requests for proposal packages, bids and process specifications and participate in the development and fulfillment of contract requirements. 

See the full job specification here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/berkeley/classspecs/105788A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is:

Bachelor's degree in public administration, public policy, business administration, accounting, or closely related field from an accredited college or university, and five (5) years of experience in contracts management for a wide variety of services, materials, supplies and equipment.

Other requirements: Must be able to travel to various locations within and outside the City of Berkeley to meet the program needs and to fulfill the job responsibilities. When driving on City business, maintenance of a valid California driver's license and satisfactory driving record is required.

Applications must be received by 5:00 PM Pacific on December 2, 2024 and must include a completed application and answers to the supplemental questions. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application. 

Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to ada@berkeleyca.gov. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.

The exam process will include, but may not be limited to: 

• Application review for minimum qualifications and required documents

• Request for supplemental attachment and review of response (tentatively scheduled for the week of December 9)

Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The examination process and dates are subject to change. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews.

Reasonable Accommodations: The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to hr@berkeleyca.gov at the time of application.