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Kitsap County Contract Specialist - Human Services - Open Until Filled in Port Orchard, Washington
Kitsap County is seeking a Contract Specialist to fill a key role in the Human Services department, ensuring efficient coordination, execution, and management of contracts and agreements. This position offers an outstanding opportunity to advance your career in administrative support while making a lasting impact on the community. As part of a department with 13 divisions and nearly 500 contracts processed each year, you'll play a crucial role in the day-to-day operations that help shape the future of the County's Human Services initiatives.
You will be stepping into a pivotal role where your technical expertise and organizational skills will directly contribute to the success of the County's operations. This role offers a blend of operational efficiency and strategic involvement, ideal for an experienced professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to take the next step in their career. You'll have the opportunity to collaborate with diverse teams, manage critical projects, and make a real difference in improving services to the community.
As the Contract Specialist, you will:
- Coordinate and manage the execution of all Human Services contracts, grants, agreements, and modifications/amendments. This includes tracking and coordinating changes, submitting documents through eContracts, sending out vendor signature requests, following up on signatures, and preparing final documents for signature by the appropriate approval authorities.
- Update and maintain the department's contract webpage and assist with updating the Human Services webpages to align with Kitsap County policy and accessibility standards.
- Provide essential office support through coordination of mail pick-up and delivery, acting as a backup resource as needed.
What you bring:
Professional Experience:
- 2 years of *progressively responsible administrative support experience *in contracts administration, grant administration, procurement support, document management, or related. Related education demonstrating required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job may substitute for up to six months of experience.
Technical/Industry Background:
Experience working with contract management systems or similar tools.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, SharePoint) with intermediate to advanced expertise, particularly in Excel and spreadsheet management.