Contract Specialist II (AFSCME) Pool Posting

Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program.

All San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. You will be required to show proof of your completed COVID-19 vaccination prior to receiving a final offer, unless you receive a COVID-19 Vaccination reasonable accommodation due to a medical condition or a religious exemption due to an approved sincerely held religious belief that prohibits you from receiving a vaccine. BART will review requests for a reasonable accommodation or religious exemption on a case-by-case basis. Documentation may be required. For questions, please contact BART Human Resources, Leave Management at HRDP@bart.gov.

Procurement

BART offers comprehensive compensation and benefits programs. Benefits include CalPERS pension; excellent medical (effective January 1, 2023 current employee cost $160.96 monthly for most plans), vision, and dental coverage; supplemental insurances; paid holidays and vacation; as well as two investment programs, one of which is entirely funded by BART. BART does not participate in Social Security. Complimentary BART passes for employee and qualifying dependents.

$101,138.36 - $131,480.10 (AFSCME Pay Band-D)

Initial salary offer will be between $110,402.14/annually - $115,865.97/annually (commensurate with experience and education)

April 24, 2023

Open until filled

Initial screening of applications will commence on May 12, 2023.

Manager of Contract Administration

Saturday and Sunday

All current BART employees and qualified individuals who are not yet BART employees.

• This announcement will be used to establish a pool of eligible candidates for vacancies that may occur within the next twelve (12) months.

The Contract Management Administration Division of Procurement Management at BART is looking for a Contract Specialist II to join our team!

The incumbent in this position will be responsible for preparing and administering primarily service, lease and maintenance agreements including coordinating the award and execution of contracts/agreements, non-competitive procurements and emergency procurements.

Among other duties the incumbent in this position will provide complex support to the Manager of Contract Administration and perform related duties as assigned, including work under the direction of a Principal Contract Specialist.

Education:

Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, economics, engineering or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

Two (2) years of (full-time equivalent) verifiable business or contract administration experience.

Other Requirements:

Must possess a valid California driver’slicense and have a satisfactory driving record.

Substitution:

Additional experience as outlined above may be substituted for the education on a year-for year basis. A college degree is preferred.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of budget administration
• Principles and practices of procurement
• Basic engineering terminology and practices
• Principles and practices of contract preparation and administration
• Principles and techniques of contract negotiation
• Rules and regulations governing public contracting

Skill/ Ability in:

• Preparing and maintaining contracts, specifications and service agreements
• Coordinating structured bidding activities
• Assisting in contract negotiations
• Interpreting technical plans and specifications
• Developing contract specifications and scope of work

This position is represented by American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). Applications will be screened to assure that minimum qualifications are met. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will then be referred to the hiring department for the completion of further selection processes.

The selection process for this position may include a skills/performance demonstration, a written examination, and/or an individual or panel interview.

The successful candidate must have an employment history demonstrating reliability and dependability; provide copies of certificates, diplomas or other documents as required by law, including those establishing his/her right to work in the U. S.; pass a pre-employment medical examination which includes a drug and alcohol screen, and which is specific to the essential job functions and requirements. Pre-employment processing will also include a background check. (Does not apply to current full-time District employees unless specific job requires additional evaluations)

The selection process for this position will be in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Current employees are strongly encouraged to apply on line, either at www.bart.gov, or on WebBART. Applicants needing assistance with the on line application process may receive additional information by calling (510) 464-6112. Current employees may also apply using a BART paper application by delivering the completed form to the Human Resources Department, or by mailing it to P. O. Box 12688, Oakland, CA 94604-2688.

All applicants are asked to complete the application in full, indicating dates of employment, all positions held, hours worked, and a full description of duties. On line applicants are invited to electronically attach a resume to the application form to provide supplemental information, but should not consider the resume a substitute for the application form itself.

Applications must be complete by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement.

The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and above), religion, national origin (including language use restrictions), disability (mental and physical, including HIV and AIDS), ancestry, marital status, military status, veteran status, medical condition (cancer/genetic characteristics and information), or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

The BART Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities or for religious reasons. Please advise the Human Resources Department of any special needs in advance of the examination by emailing at least 5 days before your examination date at employment@bart.gov.

Qualified veterans may be eligible to obtain additional veteran's credit in the selection process for this recruitment (effective Jan. 1, 2013). To obtain the credit, veterans must attach to the application a DD214 discharge document or proof of disability and complete/submit the Veteran's Preference Application no later than the closing date of the posting. For more information about this credit please go to the Veteran's Preference Policy and Application link at www.bart.gov/jobs.

Please be prepared to present documentation in support of any required licenses, degrees, or certifications upon request.

Please note that any job announcement may be canceled at any time.

When you have successfully applied for this position you will receive an auto reply e-mail acknowledging that your application was received for this position. Please retain a copy of the e-mail for your records. If you receive an auto reply that does not specifically reference this position, please email Employment Help at employment@bart.gov for assistance.

To verify submission of your application, click on the 'My Career Tools' link at the top of the 'Careers Home Page' after submitting your application to view the list of applications you have submitted (including application date and status). If you have further questions, please email the Employment Help at employment@bart.gov, between the hours of 8:15am - 5:00pm, Monday- Friday.