Full job description Position Description About Harris County Flood Control District:
The Flood Control District has the mission to reduce the risk of flooding in Harris County, the third most populated county in the United States, with a population in excess of 4.7 million, including the City of Houston, the nation's fourth largest city. The Flood Control District has jurisdiction over the primary stormwater facilities in the county, which consist of approximately 1,500 channels totaling nearly 2,500 miles in length, as well as more than 60 regional stormwater detention basins, totaling more than 10,000 acres and several wetlands mitigation banks including Greens bayou.
What you will do at Harris County Flood Control District: The Harris County Flood Control District (District) is seeking a qualified candidate for the role of Agreement Coordinator.
The Harris County Flood Control District has the mission to reduce the risk of flooding in Harris County, the third most populated county in the United States, with a population over 4.7 million, including the City of Houston, the nation's fourth largest city. The District has jurisdiction over the county's primary stormwater facilities, consisting of approximately 1,500 channels totaling nearly 2,500 miles in length, as well as more than 60 regional stormwater detention basins, totaling more than 10,000 acres and several wetlands mitigation banks.
Reporting to the Procurement manager, the Agreement Coordinator will be responsible for performing pre to post-award agreement and contract administration functions for the procurement of goods and services, including coordination with project managers on the development of agreement specifications, formulation and review of agreements/contracts, monitoring of suppliers, contractors and service providers' performance in the fulfillment of their contractual obligations, and ensuring appropriate actions are taken to promptly remedy any deficiencies observed in contract implementation, scope or terms.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Interface with division/department project managers and staff, County attorneys, consultants, vendors, and the District leaders to create and update agreements, amendments, requisitions, and route attorney memos. Also respond to questions and information requests. Prepare and process project and contract-related documentation such as "front ends", project data summaries, contracts, Court items, and contract amendments. Record, manage, and maintain contract and project information records in the District databases. Verify vendors' tax status, SAM.gov exclusions, Form 1295, Insurance, Texas Board of Professional Engineers (PE) licenses, etc. Support the broader District team, to include the Commissioner's Court coordinator and procurement specialists, cross-training on their work and serving as a backup over time. Support contract performance management processes, to include capturing and documenting vendor performance information in the District systems. Review current processes and suggest improvements after training in process improvement and innovation techniques. Review and prepare correspondences, retrieve, files and upload documents. Process, route, and manage agreement and contract term renewals in systems to include, but not limited to, Oracle PeopleSoft, Oracle Unifier, and other workflow systems for agreement management. Import/scan supporting documents into the District's document repositories. Perform other duties that may be added or changed as the course and scope of the job directs.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate . Requirements Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university Experience: Three (3) years of experience in a legal environment or with agreement / contract administration functions. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Licensure: Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License
Knowledge Skills, and Abilities: Excellent oral and written communication skills to advise and consult with various internal and external stakeholders. Strong attention to detail and outstanding collaboration skills. Proficient using Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, TEAMS, SharePoint, etc.). Ability to handle a multitude of various tasks at one time in a very fast paced environment within timeline constraints. Exceptional customer service skills. Ability and commitment to track and meet multiple deadlines and prioritize work. Strong decision-making skills where tasks require comparing alternative courses of action.
NOTE : Qualifying education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications. Preferences Experience: Prior contract management experience (preferred) General Information Position Type, Salary: Regular | Full-Time | 40 hours per week
Salary: To be discussed at interview
Location: Procurement | 9900 Northwest Freeway, Houston, TX 77092
Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
Frequent standing and walking; prolonged sitting for extended periods of time. Frequent sorting, filing, shelving, and handling of documents, books, files, file drawers and related materials and equipment required for clerical operations. Occasional stooping, bending, reaching, lifting, and carrying of items up to 10 pounds. Occasional ascending/descending stairs. Work is performed indoors in a normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature, air conditions and noise levels. Requires extensive use of a video display terminal (computer monitor). May be exposed to fluids, compounds or chemicals used in cleaning offices and/or work areas.
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards. Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department. BENEFITS Harris County offers a competitive benefits program, including comprehensive group health and related benefits plan as well as defined benefit retirement plan.
The following list of benefits is offered only to employees in regular (full-time) positions:
Medical Coverage Dental Coverage Vision Coverage Wellness Plan Life Insurance Long-term disability Employee Assistance Program Ten (10) days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service Accrual rates increase based on years of service Eleven (11) County-observed holidays and one (1) floating holiday Professional development opportunities Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan Healthcare Reimbursement Account 457 Deferred Compensation Plan The following benefits are also available to regular (full-time) employment and may be available to part-time employees:
Retirement Pension (TCDRS) Flexible schedule (varies by department) Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)
In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, Group Health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed. For plan details, visit the Harris County benefits website:
