Click here to view the job posting and apply!{rel="nofollow"} Pays $38.95 to $45.16 per hour Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.  HRA VEBA account may also be provided.  Retirement benefits include a choice between PERS 2 or 3 and optional Deferred Compensation.  The City recognizes 11 paid holidays and provides 2 personal holidays annually.   Vacation leave is accrued at 0.0385 hours per straight time hour paid in the first 2 years of employment, with increases thereafter.  Employees earn 0.0462 hours of sick leave per regular straight-time hour paid. More benefit details are available by clicking on the "Benefits" tab of the linked job posting. 

Major Function and Purpose Provides general and technical assistance related to contracting, bidding, and procurement to the Public Works Department.  Performs a wide range of duties involved in the review, preparation, finalization, analysis, procurement, and agreement or contract development to meet the needs of the department.  

General Function Under general direction of supervisor, and in consultation with legal counsel, serves as the subject matter expert for Public Works procurement and contracting.  In consultation with appropriate staff produces bid documents, RFP and RFQ documents, and oversees contracting process for various Public Works purchases and projects.  Assists other City departments with procurement and contracting processes and assists with other functions of the Public Works Department as directed.  

Supervision Responsibilities This is a non-supervisory position.

Job Duties and Responsibilities This job description reflects general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. These listed duties and responsibilities in no way imply these are the only duties to be performed.  Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to: working in other function areas to cover absences or provide relief, to equalize peak work periods, or to otherwise balance the workload.  Accordingly, individuals occupying this position will be required to follow any job-related instructions, tasks, or other duties as assigned by the Director or designee, and must be able to proficiently perform all assigned duties.

Procure goods and services for the Public Works Department in compliance with Federal, City, and State purchasing regulations, policies, procedures and processes.

Develop and maintain standardized procedures, contracts and related agreements.

Provide guidance, education, and instruction to other City employees to ensure compliance with applicable bidding, contracting and purchasing laws and policies.

Assist Finance Department in the development and interpretation of purchasing policies.

Identify appropriate suppliers; assist staff with written and telephone quotes; prepare request for proposals, request for qualifications, invitations to bid; prepare purchase order requests and other documents for the Public Works Department.

Evaluate results of proposals and bid processes, place orders with vendors, and maintain files and records in accordance with public records retention requirements.

Coordinate complex competitive bid processes including advertising, formulating bid recommendations and awards, and  disposition of bid bonds and security deposits, preparing bid reports, and attending bid openings.

Coordinate with staff and suppliers