Contra Costa College
Contracts and Grants Specialist I
Contra Costa College, Martinez, California, United States, 94553
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Contracts and Grants Specialist I
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Contra Costa College .
Overview The position is located within the Health Services Department’s Contracts and Grants Unit at 50 Douglas Drive Suite #320A. The Unit processes over 1,700 contracts annually for all Health Services divisions and handles all state, federal, and other grants. The role supports County Counsel, Risk Management, County Administrator’s Office, Purchasing Agent, and Auditor Controller in ensuring compliance with all policies and procedures and meeting all deadlines.
Why Join Contra Costa Health Services? Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS) is the largest department of County government, employing more than 4,250 people. CCHS is dedicated to caring for and improving the health of all people in Contra Costa County, with special attention to those most vulnerable. The department offers high‑quality services, supports innovative leadership, and works as an integrated system of primary and behavioral health care, community health improvement, and environmental protection.
What the Position Involves
Prioritizing and managing assigned contracts.
Meeting all contract deadlines.
Co‑ordinating with County Counsel, Risk Management, CAO, Purchasing Agent and Auditor to ensure procedures are followed.
Drafting clear and concise contract language.
Communicating with supervisors on issues that arise.
Collaborating with other Unit staff to share information and complete projects.
Researching policies, prior decisions, and prior contracts to ensure compliance.
Following up on contracts to keep them moving forward.
Why You’ll Love This Job
The contracts created help many community members receive necessary services.
You will prioritize your own assignments and experience a sense of accomplishment when a legally binding agreement is completed.
You work with Health Services staff, other County‑wide staff, and vendors, creating a collaborative work environment.
The position offers opportunities to develop your own contract language and expertise.
Challenges You Might Face
Policies and procedures change frequently.
A lot of information must be tracked and managed.
Strict deadlines require timely action.
Multiple approvals may be needed for various assignments.
Competencies Required
Analyzing & Interpreting Data
Reading Comprehension
Legal & Regulatory Navigation
Professional & Technical Expertise
Action & Results Focused
Attention to Detail
Professional Integrity & Ethics
Presentation Skill
Writing
Negotiating
Professional Impact
Delegating
Teamwork
Business Process Analysis
Project Management
Minimum Qualifications
License Required: Valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field. Experience in processing or preparing grant applications, state and federal contracts, or purchases of service contracts may substitute for up to four years of education.
Selection Process
Application Filing and Evaluation.
Online Multiple‑Choice Assessment covering key competencies.
Assessment dates are tentatively scheduled for November 26 – December 1, 2025.
Equal Employment Opportunity It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
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Contracts and Grants Specialist I
role at
Contra Costa College .
Overview The position is located within the Health Services Department’s Contracts and Grants Unit at 50 Douglas Drive Suite #320A. The Unit processes over 1,700 contracts annually for all Health Services divisions and handles all state, federal, and other grants. The role supports County Counsel, Risk Management, County Administrator’s Office, Purchasing Agent, and Auditor Controller in ensuring compliance with all policies and procedures and meeting all deadlines.
Why Join Contra Costa Health Services? Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS) is the largest department of County government, employing more than 4,250 people. CCHS is dedicated to caring for and improving the health of all people in Contra Costa County, with special attention to those most vulnerable. The department offers high‑quality services, supports innovative leadership, and works as an integrated system of primary and behavioral health care, community health improvement, and environmental protection.
What the Position Involves
Prioritizing and managing assigned contracts.
Meeting all contract deadlines.
Co‑ordinating with County Counsel, Risk Management, CAO, Purchasing Agent and Auditor to ensure procedures are followed.
Drafting clear and concise contract language.
Communicating with supervisors on issues that arise.
Collaborating with other Unit staff to share information and complete projects.
Researching policies, prior decisions, and prior contracts to ensure compliance.
Following up on contracts to keep them moving forward.
Why You’ll Love This Job
The contracts created help many community members receive necessary services.
You will prioritize your own assignments and experience a sense of accomplishment when a legally binding agreement is completed.
You work with Health Services staff, other County‑wide staff, and vendors, creating a collaborative work environment.
The position offers opportunities to develop your own contract language and expertise.
Challenges You Might Face
Policies and procedures change frequently.
A lot of information must be tracked and managed.
Strict deadlines require timely action.
Multiple approvals may be needed for various assignments.
Competencies Required
Analyzing & Interpreting Data
Reading Comprehension
Legal & Regulatory Navigation
Professional & Technical Expertise
Action & Results Focused
Attention to Detail
Professional Integrity & Ethics
Presentation Skill
Writing
Negotiating
Professional Impact
Delegating
Teamwork
Business Process Analysis
Project Management
Minimum Qualifications
License Required: Valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field. Experience in processing or preparing grant applications, state and federal contracts, or purchases of service contracts may substitute for up to four years of education.
Selection Process
Application Filing and Evaluation.
Online Multiple‑Choice Assessment covering key competencies.
Assessment dates are tentatively scheduled for November 26 – December 1, 2025.
Equal Employment Opportunity It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
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