Administrative Contract Specialist (EMNRD #5293) State of New Mexico

• 3.5 Albuquerque, NM Job Details Full-time $24.88
• $37.

32 an hour 6 hours ago Qualifications Driver's License Procurement contract management Contracts Procurement regulatory knowledge Full Job Description Posting Details Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date. The New Mexico Forestry Division retains lead responsibility for wildland fire management on all non-federal, non-tribal, and non-municipal lands, maintaining fire suppression capacities and emphasizing public and firefighters' safety. The Forestry Division promotes healthy, sustainable forests and watersheds in New Mexico for the benefit of current and future generations. Why does the job exist? The purpose of the position is assist with management and completion of Division contracts and to ensure contract compliance requirements are met in the development of scopes of work, deliverables, compensation, and match requirements. The position is responsible for using information provided in written proposals to successfully manage the contract development, implementation and completion. The position will assist in the development of a wide variety of contract types including, but not limited to Professional Service Contracts, Forest Thinning Work Plans, Joint Powers Agreements, Memorandum of Agreements, Governmental Service Agreements, Request for Proposals, and Invitations to Bid for approximately $70 million dollars per year. The position requires knowledge of contract management policy and procedures, state and federal procurement requirements, state budgeting policies and procedures, and financial procedures to create encumbrances for project implementation. How does it get done? 1

• Contract Management 2
• Contract Coordination 3
• Contract and Grant Tracking 4
• Administrative Assistance Who are the customers?

Primary customers are private forest land owners, cooperating natural resource agencies, local governments, tribal nations, and non-federal forest landowners. Ideal Candidate Primary customers are private forest land owners, cooperating natural resource agencies, local governments, tribal nations, and non-federal forest landowners. Minimum Qualification Associate degree in accounting, economics, finance, business administration, or related field and two (2) years of directly related experience in budgeting, accounting, auditing, statistical analysis or similar experience. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling four (4) years may substitute for the required education and experience. For use at the State Investment Council only: any budgeting, accounting, and/or auditing experience is acceptable. Employment Requirements Must maintain and possess a current New Mexico Driver¿s License, Defensive Driving Certificate Working Conditions Work is usually performed in an office setting, with extensive exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT), personal computer and telephone usage. Extended periods of sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required. Some travel may be required. Occasional travel. May be required to work irregular/extended hours and/or holidays. Must be able to lift 25lbs. Supplemental Information Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here

Agency Contact Information:

Stephanie Romero 505-476-3325 Email For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement. Bargaining Unit Position This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.