City of Phoenix
Contracts Specialist II - Community and Economic Development
City of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003
Overview
Contracts Specialist II - Community and Economic Development. The Community and Economic Development Department (CED) is a dynamic and fast-paced environment with a broad range of economic development services and high priority projects. Department projects range from internal to external customers locally, nationally, and internationally. CED has several divisions: Business and Workforce; Business Development; Community Development; International Relations; Management Services; Marketing and Research; and the Grants, Contracts, and Procurement Division (GCP). The work location is Phoenix City Hall and work hours are Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm with an hour lunch. Position Summary
The Contract Specialist II will be expected to perform high-quality procurement and contracts work related to critical CED activities, including land disposition, workforce development, and business attraction and retention. CED conducts Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Information (RFIs) to lease and sell city-owned property in key locations. This position provides support to residents by conducting procurement processes for the Phoenix Business and Workforce Development Board, including formal solicitations for professional services as well as informal processes and small dollar purchases that support the Board's vision for workforce development. These activities are federally funded by, and must be conducted in compliance with, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). The role also supports economic development by facilitating procurement processes for business attraction and retention in Phoenix. The work location is Phoenix City Hall and the position is full-time. Responsibilities Include
Developing, compiling, conducting, and advertising solicitations (Requests for Proposals, Requests for Qualifications, etc.) for professional services and land disposition in compliance with CED\'s procurement policy and procedures, and all applicable City, state, and federal policies. Developing contracts and contract amendments in compliance with CED\'s procurement policy and procedures, and all applicable City, state, and federal policies. Researching, and serving as a department resource for, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) requirements for procurement processes and contract documents. Maintaining contract files, including monitoring/maintaining contract insurance compliance, verifying debarment status annually, and entering and updating contract information in the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) module of SAP, in compliance with all City, state, and federal requirements. Coordinating contract routing and composing legislative files in Legistar. Extracting information from SRM to generate and distribute monthly contract inventory report. Ideal Candidate
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to purchasing and procurement. Excellent written and oral communication skills. A self-starter who values teamwork and collaboration. Ability to manage multiple projects at once and meet deadlines. Salary
Pay Range: $69,492.80 to $113,193.60 annually. Hiring Range: $69,492.80 to $102,668.80 annually. Pay Range Explanation
Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification. Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity. Internal Considerations
Internal Only: Please understand that this is pay grade 061. If selected, your salary offer will be based on the applicable promotion or demotion worksheet in accordance with the City Pay Ordinance. Promotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade increase. Demotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade decrease. Lateral transfers occur when there is no change to the last two digits of the pay grade. When there is a change in the first digit of the pay grade, there may also be a change to your classification or unit. Your job classification can be found in eCHRIS > Personal Details under your name, located in the top left section of the page. The pay grade and classification/unit of your current position may be found by looking up your job title on the job description page. Benefits
Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually Dental, vision, and life insurance options Employer paid long-term disability Free Bus/light rail pass Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi Minimum Qualifications
Three years of experience working with governmental contracts or experience assisting a contracts administrator in contract preparation. Bachelor\'s degree in public or business administration or a related field. Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted. All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position. For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here . The City job description can be found here . Preferred Qualifications
Experience in government (federal, state, or local) or private industry procurement that includes contract development, management and/or administration. SAP, SRM, or similar experience. Experience researching and interpreting contract provisions. Certification by National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP), Institute for Supply Management (ISM), National Credit Managers Association (NCMA), or other nationally recognized purchasing association. Experience drafting, editing, and writing professional correspondence. Advanced degree in public or business administration or a related field. Recruitment Dates
Recruitment closes November 3, 2025. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date. This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future. How To Apply
Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address. We Are Here To Help
Job interviews may be held by video or audio conference. If you are in need of computer resources, click here for free options. Arizona at Work has frequent classes to help with resume writing, interviewing skills, and general career guidance. Click here for more information. Explore other Employment Opportunities with the City of Phoenix. Subscribe to receive e-mail notifications about new employment opportunities. If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to an accessibility issue, please contact the Human Resources Department by phone at (602) 495-5700 or by text at (800) 367-8939. You may also fill out and submit a Reasonable Accommodation Request Form. Reference
Contracts Specialist II, JC:06630, ID# 59671, 10/20/25, USM, SG, Benefits:007, Q City of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.
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Contracts Specialist II - Community and Economic Development. The Community and Economic Development Department (CED) is a dynamic and fast-paced environment with a broad range of economic development services and high priority projects. Department projects range from internal to external customers locally, nationally, and internationally. CED has several divisions: Business and Workforce; Business Development; Community Development; International Relations; Management Services; Marketing and Research; and the Grants, Contracts, and Procurement Division (GCP). The work location is Phoenix City Hall and work hours are Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm with an hour lunch. Position Summary
The Contract Specialist II will be expected to perform high-quality procurement and contracts work related to critical CED activities, including land disposition, workforce development, and business attraction and retention. CED conducts Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Information (RFIs) to lease and sell city-owned property in key locations. This position provides support to residents by conducting procurement processes for the Phoenix Business and Workforce Development Board, including formal solicitations for professional services as well as informal processes and small dollar purchases that support the Board's vision for workforce development. These activities are federally funded by, and must be conducted in compliance with, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). The role also supports economic development by facilitating procurement processes for business attraction and retention in Phoenix. The work location is Phoenix City Hall and the position is full-time. Responsibilities Include
Developing, compiling, conducting, and advertising solicitations (Requests for Proposals, Requests for Qualifications, etc.) for professional services and land disposition in compliance with CED\'s procurement policy and procedures, and all applicable City, state, and federal policies. Developing contracts and contract amendments in compliance with CED\'s procurement policy and procedures, and all applicable City, state, and federal policies. Researching, and serving as a department resource for, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) requirements for procurement processes and contract documents. Maintaining contract files, including monitoring/maintaining contract insurance compliance, verifying debarment status annually, and entering and updating contract information in the Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) module of SAP, in compliance with all City, state, and federal requirements. Coordinating contract routing and composing legislative files in Legistar. Extracting information from SRM to generate and distribute monthly contract inventory report. Ideal Candidate
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to purchasing and procurement. Excellent written and oral communication skills. A self-starter who values teamwork and collaboration. Ability to manage multiple projects at once and meet deadlines. Salary
Pay Range: $69,492.80 to $113,193.60 annually. Hiring Range: $69,492.80 to $102,668.80 annually. Pay Range Explanation
Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification. Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity. Internal Considerations
Internal Only: Please understand that this is pay grade 061. If selected, your salary offer will be based on the applicable promotion or demotion worksheet in accordance with the City Pay Ordinance. Promotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade increase. Demotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade decrease. Lateral transfers occur when there is no change to the last two digits of the pay grade. When there is a change in the first digit of the pay grade, there may also be a change to your classification or unit. Your job classification can be found in eCHRIS > Personal Details under your name, located in the top left section of the page. The pay grade and classification/unit of your current position may be found by looking up your job title on the job description page. Benefits
Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually Dental, vision, and life insurance options Employer paid long-term disability Free Bus/light rail pass Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi Minimum Qualifications
Three years of experience working with governmental contracts or experience assisting a contracts administrator in contract preparation. Bachelor\'s degree in public or business administration or a related field. Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted. All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position. For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here . The City job description can be found here . Preferred Qualifications
Experience in government (federal, state, or local) or private industry procurement that includes contract development, management and/or administration. SAP, SRM, or similar experience. Experience researching and interpreting contract provisions. Certification by National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP), Institute for Supply Management (ISM), National Credit Managers Association (NCMA), or other nationally recognized purchasing association. Experience drafting, editing, and writing professional correspondence. Advanced degree in public or business administration or a related field. Recruitment Dates
Recruitment closes November 3, 2025. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date. This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future. How To Apply
Apply online by completing the required information and attaching, as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address. We Are Here To Help
Job interviews may be held by video or audio conference. If you are in need of computer resources, click here for free options. Arizona at Work has frequent classes to help with resume writing, interviewing skills, and general career guidance. Click here for more information. Explore other Employment Opportunities with the City of Phoenix. Subscribe to receive e-mail notifications about new employment opportunities. If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to an accessibility issue, please contact the Human Resources Department by phone at (602) 495-5700 or by text at (800) 367-8939. You may also fill out and submit a Reasonable Accommodation Request Form. Reference
Contracts Specialist II, JC:06630, ID# 59671, 10/20/25, USM, SG, Benefits:007, Q City of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.
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