Contract Specialist II/III

Contract Specialist II/III

Salary

$65,513.72 - $119,928.86 Annually

Location

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

Job Type

Regular Full-time

Job Number

07519

Department

Finance

Division

Finance Purchasing

Opening Date

06/09/2026

Closing Date

6/30/2026 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

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 II: This position is intended for those individuals who have an intermediate level understanding of public procurement requirements, general business law, local, state, and federal laws, the Uniform Commercial Codes and general commercial laws. The expectation is this position must be able to make independent decisions and apply procurement and accounting principles to a variety of medium risk technical and non-technical procurements.

Contract Specialist III: This position is intended for those individuals who have an advanced level understanding of public procurement requirements, general business law, local, state, and federal laws, the Uniform Commercial Codes and general commercial laws. The expectation is this position must be able to make independent decisions and apply procurement and accounting principles. The Contract Specialist's III primary focus is on contracts of higher complexity and risk for the Countys major Capital Improvement Programs including but not limited to, construction contracts, professional service agreements, maintenance and service agreements.

The salary range for each level is below.

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

Contract Specialist III: $82,709.56 - $127,124.59

Examples of Duties for Success

• Under intermittent to minimal supervision, purchases 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 educate employees on 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; draft 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.
• Assist in establishing teams and creating evaluation criteria to evaluate bids and request for proposals.
• Prepare and administer contractual agreements for procurement of goods and services.
• Participate Cooperative Bid Programs.
• Dispose of obsolete equipment; determine disposal methods for used and obsolete equipment.
• Prepare Notices of Award, Notices to Proceed and Denial Letters.
• 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

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Intermediate (Advanced for CSIII) 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 end using departments, coworkers, and colleagues.
• Ability to easily work in and lead teams with small to large groups of people.
• Effective time management skills
• Ability to work and balance multiple projects at one time.
• Strong organizational skills

More Qualifications for Success

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.

• 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 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.

• May be required to attend in person conferences in state and out of state on occasion.

• Background Check: Must pass a criminal background check

Contract Specialist III:

• Experience:

• Five (5) years of progressive purchasing and contracting experience, three (3) of which must be in a governmental setting.

• 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.

• Five (5) years of progressive purchasing and contracting experience, three (3) of which must be in a governmental setting. 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.

• 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 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.

• May be required to attend in person conferences in state and out of state on occasion.

• Certification: CPPB, CPPO, CPM, CPP, CCPM Certification Required within 12 months of hire / progression.

• 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

Please select how you meet the minimum experience and education requirements for this role. Course work from NIGP, NAMP, or ISM may substitute for the major college course work listed below.

• 4 years of professional purchasing experience AND a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in purchasing, accounting, business or public administration or related field
• 6 years of professional purchasing experience AND a related Associates degree
• 8 years of professional purchasing experience AND a High School Diploma or equivalent (such as a GED)
• None of the Above

03

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.

04

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

• Yes
• No

05

Are you able to guide and/or work in small to large groups of people on a regular basis?

• Yes
• No

06

Please briefly explain your experience working with different types of internal departments and various group sizes. Please do not list "see resume."

Required Question

Employer Adams County

Address 4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Suite C4000B

Brighton, Colorado, 80601-8213

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