Contracts Specialist II - Aviation Department

Job ID 62692 Job Category Administrative & Clerical Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular ABOUT THIS POSITION Over 52 million passengers traveled through Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in 2024, one of the busiest airports in the country and in the nation's 5th largest city. Sky Harbor is the largest of three airports in the Phoenix Airport System (Phoenix Sky Harbor, Deer Valley, and Goodyear airports) which is operated by the City of Phoenix Aviation Department and has an economic impact over $44 billion annually. The Aviation Department, Procurement, and Compliance Services Division, seeks two Contract Specialist II candidates to join their dynamic and innovative procurement team with career growth opportunities. The division is responsible for purchasing a large variety of goods and services, professional services, including revenue solicitation, and the Contract Specialist II performs advanced-level work in writing, procuring, negotiating, executing, and administering complex contracts and revenue contract solicitations for the department. The variety of procurement activities managed by the Contract Specialist II requires the use of critical thinking skills, initiative, and professional judgment, and is performed under the general direction of the Procurement Manager. IDEAL CANDIDATE Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects at once and meet deadlines. Ability to correctly interpret complex laws, regulations, guidelines, agreements, and follow policies and procedures. Ability to break down complex information into comprehensive parts, ask questions, synthesize, and analyze information. Proven experience in public procurement, including developing scopes of work and technical specifications, conducting solicitations, facilitating evaluations, negotiating contracts, and executing awards. Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to purchasing, procurement, and principles of accounting. Possess strong problem-solving skills, initiative, and the ability to analyze information, make informed decisions, and exercise sound professional judgment. Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to break down complex information, respond effectively to inquiries, and provide exemplary customer service to internal customers, vendors, and City officials. SALARY Pay Range: $74,422.40 to $115,460.80 annually. Hiring Range: $74,422.40 to $99,736 annually. Pay Range Explanation: Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification. Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity. Internal Only: Please understand that this is pay grade 061. If selected, your salary offer will be based on the applicable promotion or demotion worksheet in accordance with the City Pay Ordinance. Promotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade increase. Demotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade decrease. Lateral transfers occur when there is no change to the last two digits of the pay grade. When there is a change in the first digit of the pay grade, there may also be a change to your classification or unit. Your job classification can be found in eCHRIS > Personal Details under your name, located in the top left section of the page. The pay grade and classification/unit of your current position may be found by looking up your job title on the job description page. BENEFITS A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes: Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, for more details: Pension Information. 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions. Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans. Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan. Wellness…

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