Contracts Specialist New Jersey Water Supply Authority has a full-time position for a Contracts Specialist at our Clinton, NJ site. NJWSA's water system is made up of the Round Valley, Spruce Run, and Manasquan Reservoirs, as well as 60 miles of the D&R Canal system. Our mission is to maintain and deliver a dependable supply of water to 2 million NJ residents, and to preserve and enhance source water quality and quantity through planning and preservation. The Contracts Specialist contributes to the Authority's mission by assisting in the administration of bids, contracts, and property and casualty insurance of the organization.

Job responsibilities include:

preparing and distributing bid packages and preparing and monitoring progress of contracts; ensuring legal and contractual compliance, including insurance, required certifications, registration, and licenses; and processing vouchers for payments against contracts. A detailed job description is posted under Employment on our website at https://www.njwsa.org A successful candidate requires an Associate's degree in Business, Public Administration, or Pre-Law, or a Paralegal certification. In addition, applicants should have two years' experience in the preparation, record keeping, and administration of contracts. Advanced Microsoft Word and Excel skills, as well as excellent attention to detail and organizational skills are required. NJ residency is required within the first year of employment. As a New Jersey public body, we offer a competitive salary, plus a generous benefit package through the NJ Division of Pensions and Benefits. Benefits offered as part of the compensation package include medical, prescription, dental, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick, and holiday time; and participation in the NJ State pension program. NJ Water Supply Authority is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex/gender, pregnancy, marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, familiar status, religion, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law .

Pay:

$60,876.00 - $88,742.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid jury duty Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Education:

Associate (Required)

License/Certification:

Paralegal Certificate (Preferred)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Clinton, NJ 08809