CONTRACTS TECHNICIAN                                                        0351

 

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under supervision, an employee in this class reviews, maintains and modi­fies contractual and compliance records and related materials.  The work differs from that of a Budget Technician in that the incumbent's primary responsibility is concerned with administering the various contracts derived from the budget process in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.  Work is performed in accordance with established guidelines and procedures.  Supervision may be exercised over a small clerical staff, and is received from an administra­tive supervisor.  Does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

            Reviews and administers contracts in accordance with federal, state and local rules and regulations;

            Makes suggestions concerning the revision of language in contracts;

            Reviews claims for payment and for conformance to contracts;

            Ascertains whether claims are charged to the proper accounts in regard to related contracts;

            Maintains files for contract records and reports;

            Monitors contracts to insure that all provisions in them are complied with.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of federal, state and local regulations pertaining to contracts; good knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of con­tract administration; good knowledge of contract terminology and procedures; some knowledge of auditing, accounting and claims processing procedures applica­ble to contracts; some knowledge of standard office methods and procedures; ability to analyze statistical information and to make arithmetic computations rapidly and accurately; ability to establish effective working relationships with co-workers in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to compile and prepare clear and accurate reports; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

            OPEN COMPETITIVE

            Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and three (3) years of experience in maintaining financial records, accounts, or journals, budgeting, or contract and/or claims processing, one (1) year of which must have involved contracts review, preparation, interpretation or administration.

 

R4/2/08

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive