Contract Technician - Business Services

Pay Range: $31.94 - $39.29 Hourly

Department: Department of County Human Services (DCHS)

This recruitment will remain open until July 23, 2026, or until 150 applications are received, whichever occurs first.

About the role

County Human Services’ Business Services Division coordinates and provides all procurement and contracting functions for more than 350 contracts. The division ensures implementation of, and compliance with, all county, state, and federal fiscal policies and procedures related to the department’s business operations.

The Contract Technician requests and manages insurance documents related to contracts, assists in the creation of Purchase Orders, develops new business process documents, assists in creating internal controls, supports staff and suppliers with the MMP supplier portal, and maintains a desk manual for the Contract Technician positions.

We are looking for a detail-oriented problem solver who thrives in fast-paced environments and has excellent time management skills to join this tight-knit, supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Request and manage insurance certificates.
• Develop a variety of documents, including training documents, desk manuals, business processes, and internal controls directly related to the MMP and Workday ERP systems.
• Provide technical and administrative assistance in the research, design, development, implementation, monitoring, and documentation of internal processes.
• Provide technical assistance and support to the Preschool for All Program in developing comprehensive and complete documents.
• Assist suppliers with system registration, troubleshoot duplicate supplier records, and verify that all Preschool for All suppliers have active and accurate profiles ready for contracting.
• Generate Purchase Orders in Workday as required by the program once contracts are fully executed in MMP.

Requirements

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please clearly explain how your background is relevant.

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Associate's degree.
  • Minimum one (1) year of specialized, increasingly responsible clerical experience.
• Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills:
  • Ability to promote a culture of respect, inclusiveness, and appreciation of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and values.
  • Ability to work with a team and collaborate to solve problems.
  • Comfort with competing deadlines and handling change.
  • Resourcefulness in learning and problem-solving.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated experience in time management and prioritization.

Transferable skills may be gained through education, work experience (including military), or life experiences relevant to this position. Be sure to describe these on your application.

Schedule

• Core business hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
• Flexible schedule may be available.

Location

Hybrid telework.