The fundamental reason this classification exists is to perform skilled work in writing, negotiating, awarding, and administering professional services contracts. Work requires the use of initiative and judgment, and is performed within designated limits under the general direction of a Contracts Specialist II, division head, or other supervisor.
Performance is evaluated on the basis of results achieved.
Principles and practices of contract preparation, negotiation, conflict resolution, and public administration. Make decisions, exercise resourcefulness, and prioritize tasks to meet a variety of demands. Produce written documents with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence construction, punctuation and grammar. Comprehend and make inferences from written material. Operate keyboard devices such as a PC or calculator.