Water Contracts Administrator

Recruitment #26-5055-001

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Responsibilities

Assists in the development and management of the Department of Water's annual capital budget with sources and uses, the ten-year capital improvement program, the annual capital appropriation budget and the daily management of capital funds. Performs administrative duties associated with the daily management of construction and service contracts which includes assisting with contract agreements, preparing City Manager's reports for contract award, processing contract change orders (or amendments) and coordinating with project managers on proper procedures. The incumbent ensures timely payments are made to consultants/contractors, resolves payment issues and manages the financial portions of the contracts to make sure that all changes are properly accounted for and funded. The Water Contracts Administrator is also accountable for the financial management of any grant funds acquired by the Department of Water. This includes compliance with all of the grant requirements and reporting of funds. Must be able to work closely with all bureaus in the Division of Water as well as all levels of the City organization to complete assigned tasks.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or other closely related field AND 3 years of experience in the areas of budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, or auditing. Must have management level experience in grants and capital projects.

Degree must be from a college or university that is accredited by the U.S. Department of Education through the North Central Association of Colleges and Universities or equivalent region.

License Requirements

Must have a valid driver's license at time of appointment and maintain as a condition of employment.

Notes

Applications must specifically address each of the minimum qualifications, directly showing how each is met.

Background Check 
A background investigation and evidence of Employment Authorization and Identity is required prior to employment. All candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position, including current city employees seeking transfer, promotion, demotion, etc. into a classified position. 

Medical Examination & Drug and Nicotine Testing 
Final appointment is contingent upon the applicant passing a job-related medical examination including drug screen. Applicants offered employment with the City will be required to pass a nicotine screening. Newly hired employees must remain tobacco and nicotine free as a condition of continued employment. The Tobacco and Nicotine Free Hiring Policy does not apply to current City employees. 

An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer 
M/F/H

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