Grants & Contracts Officer

Description

State of Idaho
Idaho Transportation Department

NOTICE: Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date. If you are a current or temporary State of Idaho employee, you MUST apply through your internal Luma account.

Do you want to make a difference and be part of an award-winning agency, dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in Idaho through transportation? At the Idaho Transportation Department, every employee is critical to the mission and we strive to foster an innovative, collaborative workplace where employees can grow and do their best work. 

We are seeking someone to join our team as a Grants & Contracts Officer located at our headquarters office in Boise. We are seeking candidate that is highly motivated, customer service focused and detail oriented to fill this position. This position is responsible for statewide procurement/solicitation of design related services relevant to highway projects. Using Qualification Based Selection (QBS) procedures, the individual will be responsible for developing/preparing, coordinating, and executing various agreements/contracts for our internal and external statewide customers and partners. This position will ensure that all agreements/contracts are in compliance with all state and federal requirements. This position is also responsible for developing/preparing all statewide State/Local Agreements related to highway projects as well as Road closure and Maintenance Agreements and Cooperative Agreements. The selected applicant will collaborate and work with internal and external customers and partners including but not limited to the Federal Highway Administration, Local Highway Technical Assistance Council and Ada County Highway District. 

This position requires strong emphasis on customer service, procurement and agreement/contract development expertise, and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely with a variety of audiences. The successful applicant will need exceptional organizational skills with demonstrated experience maintaining order in a fluid and vibrant environment.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

• Develop/Prepare agreements/contracts for professional services in compliance with state and federal requirements including 2CFR200 and 23CFR172. 
• Develop/manage and administer procurement/solicitation processes for statewide use. 
• Provide technical expertise statewide in the areas of professional service agreements, State/Local Agreements, Road Closure and Maintenance agreements and Cooperative agreements and agreement management and best practices.

Provide training and technical assistance related to Consultant services processes and procedures, to internal and external stakeholders. Training will be conducted by utilizing a variety of training methods, including public speaking.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience:

• Developing grants or contracts including identifying goals and timetables and determining program needs and funding;
• Monitoring and evaluating grant or contract activities and expenditures;
• Interpreting laws, regulations, and policies and advising on their requirements;
• Evaluating statistical and financial information and developing reports of findings.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

To learn more about the department, please visit the ITD website. Make a difference in your community and in the lives of the citizens of Idaho!

Benefits:

• Flexible work schedule available to some positions for increased work-life balance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness – eligibility requirements may apply
• Accrue paid vacation every pay period to accumulate approximately 2 weeks the first year, and increasing with state longevity
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid sick leave separate from vacation leave
• 11 paid holidays
• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance benefits, Flexible Spending Account https://ogi.idaho.gov/premium-rates/
• Relocation Assistance available to some positions
• Defined benefits retirement plan (pension) through the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI) https://persi.idaho.gov/members/base_plan.cfm
• Optional 401K and Deferred Compensation plans with traditional and Roth options
• Eligible for Employee Assistance Program – Confidential support, information, and resources for all of life's challenges

The Idaho Department of Transportation may conduct verification of the information provided in your application, including validation of driver's license status, education, employment, and criminal history. Omission and/or falsification of information provided in your application will result in your removal from consideration for employment, appointment, or promotion.

This position may be subject to drug-testing. 

Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability. If you need special accommodations to satisfy testing requirements, please contact the Division of Human Resources at (208) 334-2263.

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations