State Of Maine Augusta , ME 04332
Posted 3 days ago
Maine Department of Transportation
Salary: $45,801.60 - $61,443.20/Annually (Salary Schedule)
Office/Bureau: Finance & Administration/Contract Procurement Office
Location: Augusta, ME
Position Number: 02500-1283 & 02500-1848
Opening Date: May 21, 2024
Closing Date: June 5, 2024
Job Description:
These positions report to the Contract Procurement Office (CPO) which serves as the contracting resource for non-construction contracts for MaineDOT. These positions will develop, negotiate, process, administer and monitor contracts, grants, as well as municipal and cooperative agreements including payable, receivable, and non-monetary agreements. Work includes providing information and guidance, coordinating, and conferring with contract administrators as well as outside resources in the delivery of services and assisting in the evaluation of provider performance.
These positions will take a lead role in providing support and training on MaineDOT systems and will be responsible for ensuring that all State and Federal contracting requirements regarding procurement and administration are satisfied. These positions will also be responsible for the entry of contract & agreement information into State and MaineDOT systems and resolving any invoice related issues. The incumbents must be well organized, detail focused, accurate, be able to work in a fast-paced environment, work independently, and enjoy being part of a team.
Preference will be given to candidates with procurement experience that includes contract development, consultant/vendor communications, RFP/RFQ development and analysis, negotiations, and meeting facilitation. Experience in Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, and strong math skills are necessary.
To be minimally qualified for this position candidates must provide evidence of the following experience:
Education, training, and/or experience demonstrating competence in contract or grant administration.
Application Instructions:
Interested applicants need to apply online by clicking the "Apply for this Opening/Apply Now" button along with uploading a cover letter, current resume, and any applicable copies of post-secondary transcripts, licensing, registration and certifications.
Why join our team?
No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto-"Dirigo" or "I lead"-as they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.
Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for part-time employment.
There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role.
As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.
If you're looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we'd love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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