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 Translink Contract Coordinator - Oakland, California, United States

   
Job information
Posted by: Metropolitan Transportation Commission 
Hiring entity type: Transportation 
Work authorization: Existing work authorization required for United States
Position type: Direct Hire, Full-Time 
Compensation: US$68000 - 101000
Benefits:
Relocation: Not specified 
Position functions: Government
Operations - Purchasing
Transportation
 
Travel: Minimal 
Accept candidates: in same state/locale 
Languages: English - Fluent
 
Minimum education: Bachelor Degree 
Minimum years experience:
Resumes accepted in: English
Cover letter: No cover letter requested
Job code: / Latpro-1822614 
Date posted: Oct-19-2009
State, Zip: California, 94607

Description

Working for Local Government Services and assigned to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, the Translink® Contracts Coordinator will be responsible for providing technical and administrative support to TransLink® project staff in the management and oversight of contracts for services and goods related to the implementation and operation of the TransLink® fare payment system. This includes:
Preparation and conduct of competitive solicitations,
collaborating with project staff in the negotiation of scope and price of agreements (contracts, funding agreements, etc.),
coordination of review of agreements,
collaboration with MTC's Contract Administrator (CA) and/or Office of the General Counsel (OGC),
supporting project staff in the administration of agreements, and ensuring compliance with records retention policies and other project oversight requirements.
This position performs other job related duties as required.


Requirements

The ideal Contracts Coordinator, will have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, in an appropriate discipline such as public administration, business administration, or a related field.

Completion of a minimum of three years of increasingly responsible, relevant and verifiable professional experience in contract preparation and administration and in government agency procurement with experience in drafting, conducting, and documenting a variety of solicitations for professional and technical services and public works contracts. Experience in conducting procurements that meet federal requirements. Transportation planning, transit agency and/or public agency contract management experience is desirable.

Include a cover letter and resume in the special section of the application. Apply by Wednesday, October 28, 2009.

Following the closing date, resumes will be screened according to the qualifications outlined in this brochure. The most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview. A select group of candidates will be asked to provide references once it is anticipated that they may be finalists. A background check to verify information supplied in the application materials will be conducted following candidate notification.

 

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