What are the responsibilities and job description for the CONTRACT COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST position at Snohomish County Planning and Development Services?
Salary : $67,709.64 - $82,281.84 Annually
Location : Everett, WA
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 2025-PWK8314R-FEB
Department : Public Works
Division : Public Works Administrative Operations
Opening Date : 02 / 05 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 19 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific
Description
Are you ready for an exciting opportunity to further develop your knowledge of grant and contract administration processes? Snohomish County Public Works is hiring a talented and motivated individual to fill a key Contract Compliance Specialist position within the Administrative Operations Division!
As a Contract Compliance Specialist , you will support all Public Works divisions through the administration of construction and consultant contracts. As a member of the Contract Administration workgroup within the Administrative Operations division, you will play a vital role in the delivery of capital construction projects throughout Snohomish County.
Join our award-winning department where each week offers the opportunity to advance your skills and make a difference in your community!
The successful candidate will possess :
- Excellent attention to detail
- Experience using, creating and maintaining data for compliance and accuracy
- Effective communication in working with county staff and outside agencies
- Ability to accurately track and monitor project documentation
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
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About Snohomish County Public Works Department
Snohomish County Public Works is responsible for more than 1,650 miles of county roads, 201 bridges and 202 traffic control signals, as well as processing nearly 600,000 tons of garbage per year. Its mission is to focus on safety and mobility while practicing fiscal responsibility and preserving the environment. Public Works has won numerous state and national honors for its work and is the largest department within Snohomish County government with approximately 550 employees plus seasonal staff. Its main office is located at 3000 Rockefeller Avenue, Everett, WA 98201.
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When joining Public Works, you will work in an environment where innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement is highly encouraged and supported. We strive to not only provide a meaningful job, but a lifelong career at Snohomish County.
Benefits
Snohomish County is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family and will be invested in your success and growth. We are proud to offer an outstanding benefit package to employees and their dependents. We offer competitive wages; job flexibility and stability; pension opportunities; and employer paid ORCA cards. Snohomish County will be invested in your success and growth and offers the following benefits to our employees. Your salary is only part of your Total Compensation Package :
Teleworking Options
The work associated with this position can be performed with a hybrid of remote work and in-office work as needed and assigned. For employees who prefer to work in the office full time, that option is available.
Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours if it is determined hybrid or remote work is appropriate. Snohomish County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. A Snohomish County Telework agreement is required for employees assigned to telework.
Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their Snohomish County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
About Snohomish County Snohomish County, , is located in northwest Washington between the Puget Sound and the Cascade Mountains. The county has rich scenery, numerous activities and a thriving economy. is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family.
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For information about this job opportunity and posting, please email : SPW-Recruitment
Job Duties
BASIC FUNCTION
To assist in the coordinating and administering of grants and contracts that supports the Construction Program for the Department of Public Works.
STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
STATEMENT OF OTHER JOB DUTIES
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from a two-year vocational or college accredited course in business administration, accounting, or civil engineering; AND, two (2) years office experience in civil engineering supporting project design and / or contract administration; OR, any equivalent combination of training and / or experience that provides for the required knowledge and abilities. Must pass job related tests.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
A valid State of Washington Driver's License may be required for employment.
Job offers are contingent on successful completion of reference and background checks. Snohomish County will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States.
Additional Information
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of :
Ability to :
SUPERVISION
Employee receives general supervision from a supervisor and / or an administrative superior as assigned. Assignments are made by indicating generally what is to be done, the quantity of work expected and any deadlines which are to be met. Employee carries out recurring assignments on his / her own initiative and receives additional, specific instructions for new or unusual assignments. Work may be spot-checked to ensure accuracy.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work is performed in the usual office environment.
Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
Snohomish County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees that receive a regular appointment who work at least 20 hours a week.
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County Benefits
Voluntary Benefits
Healthcare Premiums
Note : Temporary employees, seasonal employees and paid interns may be eligible for medical insurance benefits. Review the County's to learn more.
Following are a series of supplemental questions designed to assess your job-related experience and qualifications. Please note that as part of the screening process your responses will be reviewed in conjunction with your general online application. The employment history and education detailed in your general application must validate / support your responses to the supplemental questions. If your responses cannot be validated, you will not proceed to the next steps of the review / selection process.
A resume may be submitted, but it will not substitute for the general online application or supplemental questions; responses such as "see resume" or "see application" will not be considered.
Do you agree to answer each question truthfully and that your responses can be supported by your general application / work history and by your references?
What is your highest level of completed education in business administration, accounting or civil engineering?
Please indicate the number of years of office experience you have in civil engineering supporting project design and / or contract administration.
Do you have a valid Washington State Driver's License or the ability to obtain one within thirty (30) days of employment?
Are you authorized to work lawfully in the United States for Snohomish County? Note : If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.
This position requires attention to detail and accuracy. You will need to organize and manage a variety of tasks. Describe the methods you would use to organize and manage your workload and describe how you would manage your time with on-going interruptions and multiple priorities.Provide an example of an assignment you have successfully completed where attention to detail and accuracy was critical to the success of the assignment.
Describe your computer experience using, creating, or maintaining spreadsheets and databases. Include the specific software applications and systems you have used and your level of experience (beginner, intermediate, advanced).
Describe your experience with contract compliance including your experience in ensuring conditions and requirement of contracts that are complied with. This could include construction contracts, state contracts, union contracts, etc.
Describe your experience providing customer service to a wide variety of customers including contractors and project managers, supervisors, and staff.
Required Question
Salary : $67,710 - $82,282
