Contract Specialist I/II

Contract Specialist I/II

Salary

$58,306.97 - $94,994.89 Annually

Location

Adams County Government Center, 4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Brighton, CO

Job Type

Regular Full-time

Job Number

07674

Department

Finance

Division

Finance Purchasing

Opening Date

09/23/2026

Closing Date

10/14/2026 4:30 PM Mountain

Our Mission

To responsibly serve the Adams County community with integrity and innovation.

EEO

Adams County is an equal opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Position classification

Hybrid -- Job duties and expectations allow for onsite and remote work scheduled every week. Employees in this classification are regularly scheduled onsite one (1) to four (4) days per week based on the County needs and as determined by Department Director. Hybrid classified roles can be onsite more than the set minimum based on employee preference.

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What Success Looks Like In This Job

Plan, organize administer and coordinate the procurement of professional services, equipment, materials and supplies through a variety of solicitation methods including, but not limited to: Request For Proposals and Invitations For Bids, and to provide technical assistance to County staff. The scope of work involved includes low to medium risk projects.

The Department has elected to consider a range of experience for this vacancy. A candidates qualifications will determine the level at which they are hired.

Contract Specialist I: $58,306.97 - $84,545.11 annually

Contract Specialist II: $65,513.72 - $94,994.89 annually

Examples of Duties for Success

• Under direct supervision, purchase a wide variety of technical and non-technical items; procure professional services, equipment, materials and supplies.
• Prepare bid specifications, assist and review specifications set by the Offices/Departments; and assure open competition and equal opportunity to all bidders.
• Edit and rewrite purchase requisitions to more clearly reflect descriptions of times, quantities, pricing and special conditions and instructions for purchases.
• Contact suppliers and vendors to obtain information about products, prices and availability.
• Negotiate bid prices, terms and conditions for contracts, leases and rental agreements.
• Review and maintain purchasing policies and procedures.
• Analyze bids, quotations and requests for proposals.
• Act as an agent for the County at bid openings; schedule bid and request for proposal openings; serve on panels to evaluate request for proposals; present recommendations for purchases to the Board of County Commissioners.
• Schedule and facilitate pre-conference for bids and requests for proposals.
• Coordinate compliance issues with the user Office/Department and the County Attorney staff.
• Establish teams and assist in creating evaluation criteria to evaluate bids and request for proposals.
• Maintain commodity catalogs and price lists for the use of the County.
• Prepare and administer contractual agreements for procurement of goods and services.
• Participate in the State of Colorado Cooperative Bid Program.
• Dispose of obsolete equipment; determine disposal methods for used and obsolete equipment.
• Prepare Notices of Award, Notices to Proceed and Denial Letters.
• Prepare cost benefit analysis to determine methods of procuring goods or services; i.e. lease vs. purchase.
• Promote good customer service and open communications with all Offices and Departments of the County.
• Participate in the training of employees in JD Edwards Enterprise One Software.
• Coordinate purchases of like-kind goods or services by multiple Offices/Departments to optimize volume discounting.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications for Success

• Beginning level understanding of public procurement requirements, Local, State and Federal laws, the Uniform Commercial Codes and general commercial laws.
• General Business Law.
• Accounting practices, including: invoicing, overages, shortages and returns for credits.
• Purchasing practices, procurement procedures.
• Communicate to County staff their procurement responsibility and promote compliance with County objectives, policies and programs.
• Advise and assist other Offices/Departments in obtaining specifications, develop specifications and obtain quotations.
• Analyze and develop solutions to problems resulting from the diversified nature of procuring goods and services.
• Identify sources of supply to ensure on time and competitive based deliveries.
• Consolidate purchases of like or common items.
• Work with the Offices/Departments in the processing of emergency purchases.
• Determine if the quality of the materials, the serviceability of the equipment or the services rendered met or exceeded requirements.
• Negotiate and prepare contractual agreements with the aid of higher level staff.
• Computer skills: Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment. Proficient operations of spreadsheet, word processing and database software.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish, maintain and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

More Qualifications for Success

Contract Specialist I:

• Experience: Two (2) years of professional purchasing, contracting and/or accounting experience, preferably in government.

• Education and Training:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in purchasing, accounting, business, public administration, or a related field.

• A combination of technical and professional procurement and/or accounting experience, which provides the same kind, amount and level of knowledge acquired in the required education, may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the bachelors degree only, but not for the required experience as detailed above.

• Course work from NIGP, NAPM, or ISM may be substituted for major college course work.

• May be required to take a minimum of two (2) NIGP courses on an annual basis; courses to be agreed upon by the Contract Specialist I and the Procurement and Contracts Manager.

• Training in JD Edwards Enterprise One Purchasing system will be required in the first year of employment and as needed on an ongoing basis.

• License or Certificate: None.

• Background Check: Must pass a criminal background check

Contract Specialist II:

• Experience:

• Four (4) years of professional purchasing experience, preferably in government.

• Education and Training:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in purchasing, accounting, business or public administration or related field.

• A combination of technical and professional procurement and contracting experience, which provided the same kind, amount and level of knowledge acquired in the required education, may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the bachelors degree only, but not for the required experience as detailed above.

• Course work from NIGP, NAPM, or ISM may be substituted for major college course work.

• License or Certificate: Professional Purchasing Certification a plus.

• Background Check: Must pass a criminal background check.

Adams County and the 17th Judicial District Attorneys Office complies with Colorado's Job Application Fairness Act ("JAFA"). JAFA prohibits employers from asking individuals to disclose their age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation on an initial employment application. However, additional application materials such as certifications and transcripts containing this information may be required for certain positions; if such additional materials are requested, applicants may redact information that identifies the applicant's age, date of birth, or dates or attendance or graduation.

Adams County provides a comprehensive benefits package to employees that goes above and beyond what is offered at most organizations.

Benefits You Expect:

• AFLAC Supplemental Medical Insurance
• Basic Term Life & Optional Term Life Insurance
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Dental/Vision/Medical Plans
• Generous Vacation/Sick leave
• Long-Term Disability
• Retirement Plan
• Short-Term Disability

Plus some you might not expect:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Fitness Center
• Employee Health Clinics
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Recreation Center Discounts
• Training & Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Wellness programs
• Lactation friendly certified workplace

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Please be aware that your cover letter and resume will not be accessed in the initial screening process, so you must complete your application and supplemental questions with as much detail as possible. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your cover letter and resume will then be accessible to the hiring team. Information provided on the application is used to determine if a candidate meets minimum qualifications. Only information provided at the time of the application being completed will be considered and additional information that is not listed on the application will not be considered when deciding if a candidate meets or does not meet the qualifications. Applicants are STRONGLY encouraged to include all information and details on their application. I understand and agree that only information provided at the time of my application will be used to determine if I meet the minimum requirements for this position.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• Yes, I understand but disagree.

02

Two (2) years of professional purchasing, contracting and/or accounting experience is required for this role. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

03

Please select how you best meet the minimum education requirements for this role.

• I have a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in purchasing, accounting, business, public administration, or a related field, or coursework from NIGP, NAPM, of ISM.
• I have an Associates degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in purchasing, accounting, business, public administration, or a related field, or coursework from NIGP, NAPM, of ISM, AND two additional years of technical and professional procurement and/or accounting experience.
• I have four additional years of technical and professional procurement and/or accounting experience, which provides the same kind, amount and level of knowledge of a Bachelors degree.
• None of the above

04

Do you have purchasing experience in a Governmental setting? If yes, please list the number of years and please include any certifications (CPPB, CPM, CPSM, etc.) you may have.

05

Do you have experience in working with different types of internal departments? Please explain.

06

Are you able to guide and/or work in small to large groups of people on a regular basis? Please briefly explain your experience.

Required Question

Employer Adams County

Address 4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Suite C4000B

Brighton, Colorado, 80601-8213

Website http://www.adamscountyco.gov/careers