Contract Specialist - (Fresno, CA)

Duties Duties Summary This CONTRACT SPECIALIST is part of the CA 144 FW. Responsibilities THIS IS A T5 EXCEPTED SERVICE, TEMPORARY POSITION NOT TO EXCEED one year Selectee may be non-competitively extended up to four years if/when funding becomes available. The primary purpose of the CONTRACT SPECIALIST, GS-1102-7, is to is to perform developmental assignments which are designed to provide the incumbent, who is serving in a trainee capacity, in the application of common contracting methods and contract types, and to assist in the procurement of standard or specialized service; supply; and/or construction items, services, and/or materials primarily through formal advertising, or through limited use of negotiation techniques. Reviews requisitions to determine if proper specifications or purchase descriptions are included in solicitation documents. Meets with contractors to clarify issues on contractual requirements, such as billing procedures, material submittals, and socioeconomic clauses.