CONTRACTS ASSISTANT II - OAHU

Recruitment Number 22-0447 - The immediate vacancy is with the Department of Defense in their Engineering Division, located in Kaimuki.

THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 25 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED. PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME

Salary: $3,699 to $4,498 per month (SR-15, Step C to H)

Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

As a condition of employment with the State of Hawaii, all qualified external candidates who have been given a conditional offer of employment must show proof of full COVID-19 vaccination and shall be fully vaccinated by his/her/their employment start date. A reasonable accommodation will be provided if requested by a candidate and it is determined through an interactive process that pregnancy, a qualifying disability, or a sincerely held religious belief prevents the candidate from receiving a COVID-19 vaccination.

The Contract Assistant II drafts engineering contracts and specifications, and provides a variety of other services in the preparation and processing of contracts; and performs other duties as required.

A position in this class serves as senior assistant in contract documents preparation and processing for a large operating department involving several major construction and maintenance programs. In addition to contracts and specifications work, they are responsible for the publication of legal notices, issuance of plans and specifications, receipt of bids, and the referral of inquiries from the general public to the proper parties. The work of this class is performed independently.

To qualify, applicants must meet all of the following requirements:

Basic Experience/Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent.

Specialized Experience: Four (4) years of responsible experience in preparing or processing contracts, specifications and related legal instruments or notices requiring the knowledge and application of pertinent laws, policies and procedures.

The applicant's experience must show that they possess the knowledge and the proper application of specification writing, drafting of contracts and legal notices, and contract letting, including but not limited to the advertisement for bids, instructions to bidders, proposals, contract and bond forms.

Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements will apply (click link below).