PTSC EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Bulletin No:  002404-018

External Recruitment*

Closing Date:  Until filled

 

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR

Grade K: $57,429- $71,781, - $86,133

Appointments to positions can be made at any point in the salary range with appropriate management approval.

 

This job bulletin is posted to establish or add to a Qualified Candidate Pool (QCP).

 

Position

Performs journey-level professional work in support of contract administration activities; summarizes and may assist in drafting technical specifications and statements of work for Request for Proposals (RFPs) and Invitation for Bids (IFBs); performs cost and price analyses on contractor proposals, bids, amendments, or change orders; schedules advertising and announcement of IFBs and RFPs; holds pre-bid meetings to answer questions; leads proposal and bid evaluation teams and evaluates proposals and bids; negotiates contract costs, terms and conditions with multiple vendors; prepares award recommendations for management; prepares reports and correspondence including price reasonableness reports; monitors contract compliance and negotiates amendments or change orders; resolves problems and disagreements between contractors and user departments; reviews and approves contractor invoices; conducts closeout actions upon contract completion such as final audit, payment; responsible for maintaining, supporting, and promoting a safe work environment while complying with all of Metro's safety rules, policies, and procedures; and performs other related work.


Requirements for Employment

Potential candidates interested in this position MUST meet the following requirements:  a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Public Administration, Engineering or other related field.  Must also have two years of experience performing contract administration work.  Experience in negotiated procurements, drafting specifications and/or construction contracts is desirable. 

 

Attendance record must meet Metro standards.  Must have a valid California Class C driver's license.

 

Knowledge:  Theories, principles, and practices of contract administration for public agencies; applicable laws governing public procurement and contract administration process, statistical and cost/price analysis.

 

Abilities:  Perform contract administration work, cost and price analysis; interview and evaluate contract proposal respondents; mediate and negotiate; understand, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, and budgets.

 

 

Selection Procedure

 

1.      Application and Supplemental Review

2.       Performance Examination

       3.    Appraisal Interview:  To Be Determined

 

Only a limited number of candidates determined as most qualified will be invited to participate in each phase of the competitive selection process.


Application Procedure

To obtain an application package, call Metro Headquarters at (213) 922-7153 or (213) 922-3900 for the hearing impaired (TDD).  All application materials may also be downloaded from Metro's website.

 

Submit your entire Application Package (employment application, resume, and supplemental application, if required) by electronic mail (e-mail) to:  jobs@metro.net, or by mail, or hand deliver to one of the following locations:

METRO Headquarters, Employment Office

One Gateway Plaza

Los Angeles, CA  90012

 

METRO San Fernando Valley

9760 Topanga Canyon Boulevard

Chatsworth, CA  91311

 

METRO San Gabriel Valley

3369 Santa Anita Avenue

El Monte, CA  91731

 

METRO South Bay

680 Knox Street, Suite 150

Torrance, CA  90502

 

Completed application packages are accepted between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. POSTMARKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. 

 

 

*Open to the public and all Metro/PTSC employees.

 

Open date: 3-26-08   KMV    2404   3-25-08   08-071