Contracts/Purchasing Spec I or II

Job ID 16260 Department Contracts & Purchasing (10000021) Union Classification Non Union Type Full Time – Hourly # of Openings 1 Job Location Everett, Washington (US-WA) Closing Date 03/13/2025 Salary/Wage $81,442.00 – $114,018.00 annually

Job Title

We are recruiting for either a level 1 or level 2 Contracts Purchasing Specialist. The successful candidate(s) will be placed at the appropriate level depending on skills, abilities, and qualifications.

Time Limited

This is a Time-Limited position for up to 2 years (24 months). 

Resume Review

First round resume review will start on 03/28/25. Interviews will be offered to selected candidates. Applications will continue to be accepted through 04/11/2025 and additional interviews will be scheduled if needed.

Job Definition

Performs timely and accurate contracting and procurement activities by assisting with document preparation, correspondence and reporting. Issues purchase orders and executes contracts within established thresholds. Communicates with internal and external customers. Monitors compliance with relevant laws and policies and resolves issues.

Ideal candidates will have experience administering construction contracts. Experience in public works contracting, either at a public agency or with a construction contractor, is highly desirable.

Experience/Education

Contracts and Purchasing Agent I $39.15 to $48.94 Hourly

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Law, related field

OR

• Four (4) years of office clerical experience,

Contracts and Purchasing Agent II $91,215 to $114,018 Annually

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Law, or related field, AND
• Two (2) years of progressively more responsible contracts or purchasing experience;

OR

• Four (4) years of office clerical experience, AND
• Two (2) years of progressively more responsible contracts or purchasing experience;

OR

• Six (6) years of progressively more responsible contracts or purchasing experience.

Preferred Licenses(s) and/or Certifications(s):

• Certification from recognized procurement or contract management organization such as NIGP, UPPC, ISM, NCMA.

You can find the full job description for this position, including accountabilities, required skills and abilities, and physical and mental demands and working conditions, on the following pages: Contracts/Purchasing Specialist I. or Contracts/Purchasing Specialist II.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive compensation program, Snohomish County PUD #1 offers a comprehensive benefits package. Employees and eligible dependents may enroll in medical, dental, vison hardware, basic life insurance, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, voluntary term life, and retirement benefits (including PERS pension, 401(k), and a 457 plan). The Snohomish County PUD also provides an employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, short-term disability, paid time off benefits starting at 20 days a year, plus 5 days of extended sick leave and 11 paid holidays. For more information on our benefits package please visit www.snopud.com/benefitoverview

Snohomish County PUD #1 is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Disabled and Veterans.

Our Values

We hold ourselves and every member of Team PUD to high standards.

Every day we SAFEGUARD what matters, putting employee and community safety first.

We have INTEGRITY. We are a TEAM.

We SERVE with pride, RISE to challenges.

We choose to INCLUDE all, SEEK growth, and be BOLD.

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