Contract Coordinator

Contract CoordinatorThe Contract Coordinator will work closely with the appropriate personnel to assist in managing and tracking action items for executed agreements. The Contract Coordinator will be required to attend meetings as necessary with team members, departmental staff, the County Attorney's Office, and/or the public, and must be well-organized and have excellent written and oral communication skills.Job duties include:Providing support to the Contracts Team, processing action items after agreement execution.Final accounting actions consist of reviewing final bid documents, contract changes, and contract language to determine final amounts.Responsible for check requests, invoicing, and final accounting processes for all Interlocal and Interagency Agreements.Determine the final accounting amounts based on the agreement language; review the bid documents and confirm the amount owed.Drafted agreements, requests for proposals, contracts, and program documents to review and share recommendations with the Supervisor.Ensure emails, phone calls & meeting updates are accurately captured in monthly status reports.Responsible for processing all post-action documentation, including follow-up and distribution to respective entities.Assist in the coordination of agenda items for the Commissioner's Court, including the after-court action items.Produce and distribute all correspondence, including letters, memos, emails, and requests for invoices.Perform all other duties as assigned.Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need special services or accommodations, please call View phone number on apply.j-vers.com or email View email address on apply.j-vers.com. This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.In accordance with Harris County's Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) Policy, this position is subject to emergency response and deployment protocols. The employee may be designated as supporting a Mission Essential Function (MEF) and must:Participate in the classification process of departmental staff based on MEF responsibilities.Be available for temporary deployment to an alternative work location, role, or telework assignment during emergency events.Confirm work assignments with their supervisor prior to reporting to any worksite during such events.Remain flexible in assuming alternative duties as directed to support County operations continuity.Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation, but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.Experience in contract management and processes, working for a federal, state, or local government in a regulatory position or working for another entity in which the primary job function is adherence to federal, state, or local laws, rules, ordinances, or regulations is preferred.Coordination of legal documentation and version control in a precise manner is also preferred.Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work: Full-Time | Regular | 40 hours per week. Subject to early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays at times, depending upon the project or workload.Salary: Commensurate with experience, based on 26 pay periods.Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure: Most assignments will be performed in an office, meeting room, or operations command center environment, but some fieldwork may be required. May be required to work extended work hours during activation of disaster recovery operations for an unspecified length of time (varies based on the extent of the event). This position requires bending, stooping, and lifting up to 25 lbs., as well as frequent walking, standing, sitting, reaching, and ascending/descending stairs. The physical demands described here are representative of those required of an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Featured benefits include medical, vision, and dental insurance. Wellness. Professional development opportunities. Flexible spending accounts. 457 deferred compensation plans. Retirement pension (TCDRS). Transportation assistance (Metro Ride Sponsor Program). Disability and life insurance. Harris County is a Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).