Contracts Specialist

Posting Date

11/19/25

Application Deadline

11/30/25

Pay Range

Anticipated Hiring Range: $21.75 - $28.38 hourly
Full Pay Range: $21.75 - $35.00 hourly

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Flood Control District

About the Position

Do you hold yourself to the highest standards of integrity and accountability?

In this role, you will play a vital part in ensuring full contract compliance across our Maricopa County Flood Control department. You will be responsible for preparing, processing, and monitoring contracts and related documentation while upholding County policies and adhering to all applicable State regulations. Your commitment to ethical excellence and attention to detail will help safeguard public resources and support efficient, transparent operations.

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact through integrity-driven contract work, apply today!

About Us

Flood Control? In a Desert? Absolutely! Though Maricopa County is in a desert, floods do occur during two distinct rainy seasons – the summer monsoon and winter frontal rains. Although the Flood Control District has made great progress over the years, building and operating flood control structures, work remains to be done as the county continues to be one of the fastest growing in the United States. Join our innovative team to create a safer Maricopa County for all our citizens.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Tuition reimbursement

• Exceptional work-life balance, with a hybrid work schedule option

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families exclusively

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

• Two years of contract management, procurement, or purchasing

• High school diploma or GED

We Also Value

• Associate or bachelor’s degree

• CAPA certification

• NIGP-CPP Certification

Job Contributions

• Prepare, review, process, and maintain construction, professional service, consulting contracts, amendments, and related budget documentation

• Coordinate and support solicitations, vendor selection, pre-bid meetings, and contract award approvals (low bid, JOC, Design to Build, CMAR, etc.)

• Review and maintain intergovernmental agreements (IGAs) and memoranda of understanding (MOUs)

• Provide guidance and technical assistance to internal staff on contract development, procurement procedures, policy interpretation, and compliance requirements

• Ensure adherence to County rules, fiscal controls, audit readiness, and records retention standards

• Collaborate with engineering, operations, finance, project managers, contractors, and external agencies to support contract scope alignment, budget confirmation, change controls, and issue resolution

• Monitor contract performance, invoices, payment applications, Change Orders, Work Assignments, and maintain accurate electronic contract files

• Prepare Board agenda items, administrative reports, tracking logs, and respond to inquiries while assuring technical procurement and solicitation standards are met

• Monitor Article 3 contracts approaching expiration, notify users of renewals/next steps, and assist departments in creating Purchase Orders as required

Working Conditions

• This position primarily works in an office setting and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions

• Must be able to lift up to 20-25 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly

• Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software, and Hardware: Adobe Pro, Microsoft Office Suite, BidNet, CGI/Advantage, Purchase Tracker, Solar/On Base, Contract Suite, DocuSign

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications

• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile

• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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