Contract Specialist (Supervisory Contract Specialist)

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

Charged with the overall operational and managerial responsibility for the property management, procurement, and contracting program for the institution. Independently executes and administers contracts for supplies, services, or construction. Provides legal interpretation, counseling, training, and guidance in all areas of contract and procurement, including price analysis. Analyzes requirements for supplies, equipment, and services for adequacy and obtains additional data from requisitioning activity, as appropriate.

Determines the most suitable method of procurement and tries to find new ways to improve production while ensuring that all requirements of law, governing regulations, and security policies have been met. Serves as the Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) to monitor a contractor's performance in relation to the terms and conditions of the contract. Responsible for the administration, execution and closeout of non-personal service contracts, construction contracts, supply or service contracts, medical contracts.

Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with the responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.