Contract Compliance Lead (Contract Specialist III)

Summary

This recruitment is to fill a Term-Limited Temporary position that is anticipated to end in December 2028. If filled by a King County employee who has passed their initial probation, the TLT will be a Special Duty Assignment.

King County’s Finance and Business Operations Division's, Business Development and Contract Compliance (BDCC) section is seeking a Compliance Contract Specialist Lead (Contract Specialist III).

This position is a senior level Contract Specialist who will help with the day-to-day administration of local, state, and federal small and disadvantaged business programs to ensure compliance with rules, regulations, and laws in administering these programs. Our ideal candidate will have a commitment to equity and social justice and is comfortable in bringing forth new ideas and challenging the status quo while respecting other viewpoints.

Scope of Job Duties

To be considered for this opportunity, you must at a minimum, demonstrate knowledge, skill and ability to:

• Provide lead direction and leadership in the day-to-day activities of Contract Specialists in assigned Contract Program areas.
• Perform a variety of activities associated with contract compliance and monitoring functions to include facilitating reviews of contracts to establish small business and workforce development goals and requirements, develop contract language and boilerplate, and monitor contractors’ compliance with contract requirements. Develop and review contract language for inclusion in county advertised solicitations. Investigate and draft protest responses.
• Develop and recommend new business development strategies and methods to increase the use of small businesses in the award of county contracts.
• Administer local, state, and federal small business contracting programs.
• Conduct meetings with county staff and contractors to resolve compliance concerns with contract requirements.
• Perform data collection and analysis and develop reports to report program performance.
• Maintain contract files for audit accountability.
• Interpret and apply procedures and rules for county and contractor compliance following county, State, and federal requirements, laws, and regulations.
• Evaluate bids/proposals and contractors for compliance with program rules, federal regulations for compliance with EEO and non-discrimination policies and provisions.
• Conduct presentations on programs, contract provisions and reporting requirements at pre-bid/pre-proposal, bid evaluation, and pre-construction conferences.
• Plan, coordinate, and participate in outreach efforts and events. Plan, attend, and deliver workshops and presentations to a wide variety of audiences.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of contract administration and federal, state, and local laws, regulations and requirements pertaining to Equity and Social Justice, Equal Employment Opportunities, Small Disadvantaged Business Enterprise programs, and non-discrimination policies and/or civil rights compliance.
• Experience and or knowledge of procurement theory, principles, and practices; contract development; and contract negotiations
• Strong communication, interpersonal, writing and customer service skills
• Intermediate level of technology proficiency using MS Office Productivity tools in your daily work
• Ability to manage your time and adapt to changing priorities, work on multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, meet quick deadlines, and produce timely and quality work products.
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Public procurement experience.
• Foundational understanding of Equity, Racial and Social Justice.
• Experience with LEAN processes and principles.
• Experience with SharePoint, MS Teams and other collaborative online tools.
  
  

Business Development and Contract Compliance (BDCC) is part of the larger Finance and Business Operations Division portfolio of countywide services. FBOD’s vision “Count on Us” reflects the division’s deep-seated commitment to customer success, equity, employee engagement, resource stewardship, and operational excellence. If these values align with your own, please apply and join FBOD for a rewarding internship!

Position Information

• Work Site Details: The work associated with this position will be hybrid. In office day requirements are 2 assigned days/ week. This may change as required by King County business needs and for meetings/events.
• Location Requirement: Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
• Work Schedule: This position is Exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and therefore is not overtime eligible. Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule, every other Thursday, comprising a 40-hour workweek; normally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
• Union Representation: This position is represented by Local 17.
  
  

Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop. When working remotely employees must maintain a workspace with an internet connection (access may be supplemented in some situations) where they can reliably perform work, remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours, and follow FBOD’s Hybrid and Remote Guidelines including on-camera participation during virtual video meetings. King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely.

The Application/Selection Process

• A completed King County Application is required.
• A Cover Letter is recommended.
• A current Resume is recommended.
  
  

The selection process typically consists of a screening interview, video interview, and reference checking. For some positions the process may also include skill testing, writing samples or additional interviews. Candidates will be updated on the status of their application via the email address used to apply.

Note: Online applications are preferred. However, if you cannot apply online, go to www.kingcounty.gov/jobs for other options.

If you have any questions or concerns while applying, please contact:

Michael Castro, Recruiter

mcastro@kingcounty.gov

Supplemental Information

Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.

Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.

Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ , people living with disabilities, and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

To Apply

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

Benefits

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs
  
  

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page.

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.

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Do you agree that the work associated with this position is primarily hybrid with two assigned workdays in the Seattle office. In-office requirements may change based on King County's business needs, including meetings and events. Please type "Yes I do" to acknowledge.

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Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? AND Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? AND Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?

• Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my Career Service role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one.
• No.
  
  

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If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided: 1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice 2. The department you worked in 3. The effective date of your layoff

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Can you summarize your experience in contract administration and/or compliance, particularly regarding managing regulatory requirements at local, state, or federal levels?

• Required Question