Contract Coordinator-Delaware State Parks

The Division of Parks and Recreation oversees more than 26,000 acres in 17 state parks, and the Brandywine Zoo. The division protects cultural and historic resources. And it provides a wide variety of recreational facilities for Delawareans and visitors.  

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Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.

• Responsible for assisting with tracking project expenditures and maintaining current balances of Capital Budget Appropriations and Grants generating summaries to be used in Division publications including the Capital Plan and Annual Report.
• Responsible for providing support to the Office of Design and Development in the preparation and tracking of procurement documents including proposals, contracts, change orders and other supporting documents.
• Responsible for assisting the Office Design Development in other administrative functions such as support during the bid process.
• Must be able to demonstrate responsibility, dependability, and good communication skills.
• Maintains a positive attitude.
• Other duties are required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Contract Coordinator
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. Six months experience compiling, analyzing and interpreting financial data to ensure effective and efficient accounting of funds or to make projections for financial planning.
2. Six months experience in using standard computer software programs for word processing, spreadsheets or databases.
3. Knowledge of budget management and control which includes managing a budget for the purpose of keeping expenditures within the limitations of available appropriations and available revenue and maintaining, monitoring, projecting and controlling a budget within set policies and procedures.
4. Possession of a valid driver’s license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

This posting may be closed on or before 10/09/2023 upon filling the vacant position(s).

This is a Casual/Seasonal position which is a non-pension eligible position without healthcare and/or other benefits.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.  DNREC does not provide sponsorship for holders of H-1 B Visas.

Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.  The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware Executive Branch participates in the Federal E-Verify system where the State will provide the federal government with each new hires Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information refer to our job seeker resources.

The application and supplemental questionnaire are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position.  It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and the supplemental questionnaire to include dates of employment, job title and job duties.  For education and training, list name of educational provider, training course titles and summary of course content.   Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education and training history as it relates to the job requirements.

Once you have submitted your application on-line, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email.  Please keep your contact information current.  You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at www.delawarestatejobs.com

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process.  To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302) 739-5458. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.  The State of Delaware – An Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.