A&E Contracts Analyst (Analyst I)

Job Description and Duties Why Choose Us: At DWR you will have the advantage of numerous resources to support your work and your professional growth—including training, organizational memberships, and knowledgeable colleagues, of which many are under one roof and all of which collaborate for project success. We hope you’ll check out the Duties and Desirable Qualifications below and apply for this great career opportunity to join our team and help deliver water to over 26 million Californians as well as contribute to protecting our environment and species conservation efforts. Duties: Perform Contract coordination and administration duties for Department-wide Architectural & Engineering (A&E) Program. Responsible for adhering to quick time frames, preparing, processing and coordinating A&E contracts from inception to award. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements Must be able to maintain and handle sensitive information confidentially, tactfully and professionally. A strong technical understanding of current computer hardware and software applications, particularly Microsoft Excel and Access. Good communication skills, both oral and written, are essential. The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is committed to its mission and employees, and we are grounded in our commitment to public safety. Regular and consistent attendance is essential to the successful performance in this position. Diversity, Equity and InclusionAll employees are responsible for contributing to an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination. Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: The successful candidate shall demonstrate the ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities, knowledge of State contracting policies, rules, laws and procedures, especially California Government Code Section 4525-4529 and California Code of Regulations Title 23, Sections 380-391 governing A&E contracts, strong written and verbal communication, well developed analytical skills, ability to pay close attention to detail and meet deadlines, excellent attendance, excellent interpersonal skills and an interest in learning about various divisions within the Department and their respective missions. Knowledge of personal computers and the standard suite of Microsoft Office software programs is highly desirable, including detailed formatting of documents using MS Word. The applicant should possess the ability to work independently or in a team setting, take initiative, assume a high level of responsibility, and exercise good judgment and experience maintaining a database and running queries. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are critical.