Contract Administrative Specialist

Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

About The Position

This is senior level professional work whereby incumbents perform a variety of assignments in the areas of (1) community liaison/development/advocacy or (2) social services work among client populations (e.g., youth, aged, community action, housing development, health, etc.). Incumbents may perform the more complex community development assignments subject to extensive public contact. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Community Developer IV or other designated official. Work performance is reviewed in terms of production, timeliness, and the successful completion of assignments.

About The Agency

The Prince George's County Health Department's (PGCHD) vision is that all Prince Georgians are their healthiest at every age and every stage. Their mission is to lead, engage, and empower our community to work collaboratively towards disease prevention, health equity, and total well-being. The PGCHD works to protect and support the public’s health through numerous services that range from restaurant inspections and disease tracking to care coordination and health promotion.

The department is composed of four divisions: Behavioral Health Services, Environmental Health and Disease Control, Family Health Services, and Health and Wellness, supported by the Office of Administration, Office of Human Resources, and the Office of the Health Officer. The mandate of the department has been, and will remain, broad, emphasizing improving core functions and operations, including protecting the public from health threats, implementing strategies to support healthy living, and maintaining a focus on vulnerable populations.

Responsibilities

• Review scopes of work, budgets, and vendor submissions to ensure alignment with County requirements before routing for approval.
• Coordinate directly with program staff, vendors, and subcontractors to clarify contract terms, resolve discrepancies, and address concerns raised by program staff.
• Assist Program Administrators with drafting amendments, MOUs, and Administrative Orders to support changing program needs.
• Monitor all outstanding contracts in review with the Office of Law, Risk Management, and Office of Procurement Services, following up with agencies to prevent delays.
• Maintain the division’s agreement tracker, providing weekly status updates to leadership and preparing reports for executive review.
• Ensure all contractual documents are uploaded accurately into SPEED and that requisitions are entered correctly in Ariba for timely processing.
• Provide daily guidance to staff on required forms, contract types, deadlines, and procedural steps to ensure consistent compliance across divisions.
• Support onboarding and training for new Health Department employees on the contractual process, including forms, workflows, and approval protocols.
• Escalate unresolved or complex contractual issues to the Contracts and Procurement Manager and Administrative Compliance Chief for internal decision-making.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for County attorneys regarding legal questions tied to contractual language or vendor compliance.
• Assist procurement with tracking term contracts and coordinate with Program Administrators to ensure timely renewals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration, Social Service, Sociology, Psychology, or a closely related field.
• Two (2) years of responsible community development supervisory work.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class C driver's license.
• Any equivalent combination of relevant training, education, and experience may also be considered. (Note: There is no equivalency for the required supervisory experience.)

Each application must include information that clearly demonstrates the above qualifications for this position.

Pay

The salary range listed reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Job Location: 9187 Central Ave, Capitol Heights, MD 20743

Conditions of Employment

• Upon selection, the candidate must meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
• Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of assigned duties.
• Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings.
• Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.