Contracts Coordinator

• This is a Full Time, Time-Limited Position*

This Position is 100% Federally Funded

• The Recruitment Range for This Position is $50,633 – $56,723*

The primary responsibility of the Contracts Coordinator is to organize and manage the development of contracts for the Injury and Violence Prevention Branch. This includes: establishing and managing contract development in accordance with the DPH Contracts Unit guidelines; coordinating with the Division Contracts Unit to establish and manage the timeline for the development and execution of each contract; coordinating with subject matter experts both within the IVPB and key external partners on the development of the contract; drafting contract language and entering it into the DPH Contracts system, Open Windows; coordinating with contractors on budget and scope of work development, and the Branch Operations Manager on budget development and review, and monitoring contract execution and invoicing processes; and supporting the individual Contract Administrators to keep in compliance with contract monitoring requirements.

About The NC Division Of Public Health The NC Division of Public Health works to promote and contribute to the highest possible level of health for the people of North Carolina. Our entire statewide system of public health has dedicated professionals who carry out our mission every day through a wide range of essential and activities touching the lives of everyone in our state.

About the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS):The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services manages the delivery of health and human-related services for all North Carolinians, especially our most vulnerable people – children, elderly, disabled and low-income families. The Department works closely with health care professionals, community leaders, advocacy groups, local, state and federal entities and many other stakeholders to make this happen.Â

Compensation And Benefits The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for benefits:Â https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits.

For more information about DHHS:https://www.ncdhhs.gov/Management Preference will be given to candidates who meet the following:

• Demonstrated proficiency using NCDHHS Open Windows for contract development.Â
• Working knowledge of general public health efforts in the injury and violence prevention field.Â
• Experienced to manage development of contracts including the creation and modification of a Scope of Work that matches project requirements and grant funder parameters, budgets and their justification, and clear performance measures for tracking and monitoring contract deliverables.Â
• Experienced in organizational and time management to coordinate among multiple types of staff members from Operations to Programs to Contracts.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Bachelor s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three (3) years of experience in the program related to the area of assignment;Â

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. Â We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. Â For more information about DHHS:Â https://www.ncdhhs.gov/.

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Â Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

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It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive information. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas to include the beginning and ending dates of jobs worked, education with the date graduated, all work experience, and certificates / licenses. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Answers to Supplemental Questions must refer to education or work experience listed on this application to receive credit.  Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

• Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. Â If a former member of the NC National Guard, who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.
• If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an unofficial transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
• Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered “Positions of Trust” will be subject to a criminal background check.

Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant’s transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution. The Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

NOTE: Applicants will receive communication via email only for updates on the status of their application or any questions on their application.  If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dhhs.nc.gov..

To check the status of an application, please log in to your NC Government Job Opportunities account and click “Application Status”.Â

For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 877-204-4442.  If you have a technical issue with your Government Jobs account, please call their Help Line at 1-855-524-5627.