Federal Lands Contract Specialist

Federal Lands Contract Specialist 2
Recruitment #2024-1-A353
Part-time, Permanent, Represented position (up to 25 hours per week)
Location: Natural Resources Building- Olympia, WA
Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered
Salary: $26.45 – $35.62 Hourly

Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 1/17/24. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Responsibilities:

• Prepares and processes timber sale review documents and advertising materials. Using knowledge of timber contract concepts and structure and recognizing desirable contract terms and provisions while administering proper usage of contract-specific language for all timber sale contracts.
• Supports Log and Load accountability in coordination with section resources.
• Acts as the primary timber sale record officer for the entirety of the FLS. Manages the FLS archives and coordinates with districts, program managers, and section resources to manage and store hard and electronic copies of sale project files.
• Supports Advertisement of GNA Timber Sales and associated requirements. This position will work within existing section resources to support public advertisement, bidding, and auction processes authorized under the Good Neighbor Authority.
• Function as the FLS Form Coordinator. Coordinates with all FLS Districts and program managers, Product Sales and Leasing Division resources, and state/federal partners to develop and recommend changes to program-specific contracts used Statewide. Maintains existing forms and creates new FLS timber sale forms to be applied Statewide.
• Development of new GNA contracting mechanisms through coordination with supervisor, program managers, and the Attorney General (AG) to provide formal AG Approved to form contracts for use by the FLS.
• Assist the Federal Lands Grants and Contracts Specialist in preparing and performing analysis of contracts associated with the procurement of goods/services.

Required Qualifications: 

• A Bachelor’s degree involving major study in public administration, business administration, business law, commerce, economics, mathematics, statistics, or closely allied field AND Three years of progressive experience in negotiating, administering or terminating government contracts, contract property management, contract cost or price analyses, or contract compliance administration.
  OR A combination of education and/or experience equivalent.
• Demonstrated commitment to fostering and supporting an environment that honors diversity, equity, inclusion, and environmental justice practices.
• Perform assigned duties in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, and public records retention and requests are followed.