CONTRACT SPECIALIST
Salary
$20.63 - $29.15 Hourly
Location
901 Lakeshore Drive, Eleventh Floor, LA
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
2026-00118
Department
Facilities Management
Opening Date
08/13/2026
Closing Date
8/20/2026 11:59 PM Central
Summary
This is the first of two levels in the Contract and Project Management series.
Incumbents monitor the activities of an on-going contract, coordinate activity with Parish employees, and provide information to the public. Responsibilities may include ensuring contractors fulfill contract obligations; coordinating efforts between a contractor and Parish employees; resolving issues and complaints from the public; and maintaining operational records, review construction plans, prepare construction drawings and inspect construction sites to determine compliance with specifications building codes and other regulations.
Examples of Duties
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position will have the general supervisory responsibility as that of Area Foreman and at times will serve as Area Foreman.
Directly supervises employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Parishs policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) and two years experience in area of assignment; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
Valid Drivers License as per State law or requirement.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
KNOWLEDGE
SKILLS
Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ENVIRONMENT
UNIFORM
An employee in this position will be supplied with a uniform, provided by the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury. The employee is responsible for abiding by the Police Jurys Uniform Agreement.
NOTE
The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.
WORK SCHEDULES
Varied work schedules allow our employees excellent work-life balance. Schedules vary by department and include the following:
VACATION
Vacation with pay begins accruing from date of employment.
SICK LEAVE
Sick leave begins accruing from the date of employment.
OTHER PAID LEAVE BENEFITS
Funeral Leave, Civil Leave (Jury Duty), and Military Leave
HOLIDAYS
Depending on the position the employee is hired into, employee receives the following paid holidays from the date of hire:
RETIREMENT
Employees are required to participate in the Parochial Employees Retirement System of La. (Plan A) upon date of employment.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
A supplemental tax-free retirement account is offered through Nationwide Retirement Solutions. Contribution is the responsibility of the employee via payroll deduction.
SOLUTIONS COUNSELING AND EAP
Free professional help with personal problems for Calcasieu Parish Police Jury employees and their families.
EMPLOYEE FITNESS PROGRAM
The Parish pays an employee fitness allowance toward a fitness facility membership. Allowance is dependent upon employee attending their selected fitness program at least 8 times per month.
ONSITE MEDICAL CLINIC
Health Connection, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jurys onsite medical clinic, provides office visits for a $5.00 co-pay to employees and their Calcasieu Parish Police Jury insured dependents.
LIFE INSURANCE
Basic Life and AD & D - $10,000 Life and AD & D coverage for the employee is included with the health insurance at no cost to the employee.
VISION
A supplemental vision program is available to employees through Always Care.
MAJOR MEDICAL
Major medical insurance is offered for employees with options to add family to the major medical plan.
DISCOUNTS
Dell Computers
Offers a special members only store with discounts and monthly specials.
Verizon Wireless
Offers employee discounts for wireless service.
Sprint
Offers service discounts on Sprint and Nextel devices.
AT&T
Offers discount on service, free phones available, free shipping for online purchases, exclusive offers, sales, & packages.
My Phone MD
630 Prien Lake Road, Suite C
Lake Charles
(337) 478-0808
lakecharles@myphonemd.net
Offers a discount to Calcasieu Parish Police Jury employees for mobile device repair services. Simply notify the staff that you are a Calcasieu Parish Police Jury employee and show your badge.
Fix My Phone
3467 Nelson Road
Lake Charles
(337) 564-6997
www.fixmyphone.com
Offers a discount to Calcasieu Parish Police Jury employees for mobile device repair services. Simply notify the staff that you are a Calcasieu Parish Police Jury employee and show your badge.
01
Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
02
Do you have a valid Drivers License?
03
Are you a current Calcasieu Parish Police Jury employee?
Required Question
Employer Calcasieu Parish Police Jury
Address 1015 Pithon Street
Lake Charles, Louisiana, 70601
Phone 337-721-3520
Website http://www.calcasieu.gov
| Location | Lake Charles, LA |
| Salary | $20.63–$29.15 Per Hour |