Contract Specialist
Salary
$29.51 - $31.56 Hourly
Location
Juneau
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
202600912
Department
Finance
Division
Purchasing
Opening Date
06/05/2026
Closing Date
7/1/2026 4:30 PM Alaska
Position Number
162050 / 162051
Bargaining Unit
Marine Engineers Beneficial Association
Pay Range
14
Hours Per Week
37.5
Telework Availability
A hybrid (i.e., 3 days in office/2 days working from home) arrangement may be available once eligibility criteria is met.
Description
The recruitment period for this position has been extended. Previous applicants will be considered and need not reapply.
The CBJ Finance department is seeking qualified individuals to join our team and fill our Contract Specialist positions.
Our shared values include Trust, Communication, Respect, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging, Teamwork and Accountability.
Are you interested in building a career in procurement?
Do you enjoy connecting with the community and making a meaningful impact?
Are you skilled at juggling priorities and meeting deadlines with confidence?
If so, the City and Borough of Juneau's Procurement team is looking for you!
We invite you to apply for the position of Contract Specialist and become a key part of our dedicated and dynamic department. In this position, you can assist with the development and execution of purchasing contracts to advance CBJ's $60million Capital Improvement Program!
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Procurement team is seeking an enthusiastic, purchasing-minded individual with strong attention to detail and a commitment to excellent customer service. The ideal candidate communicates effectively across a variety of platforms, including in-person interactions, email, and formal written correspondence with a diverse audience. Reliability and consistent in-office presence during business hours are essential. Accuracy and efficiency in high-volume data entry are also key to success in this role.
Our office and procedures are designed to support professional development, and we can provide both on-the-job and formalized educational opportunities to a candidate who demonstrates the skills we are looking for. Operating within the procurement authority of the Finance Department and the technical requirements of the Engineering and Public Works Department, you will be instrumental in fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture, ensuring the successful delivery of diverse projects that meet both community and regulatory needs.
THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM
Joining the CBJ team offers an unparalleled opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of residents on a daily basis. The Contracts Team is at the forefront of providing essential services that directly impact the community in everything from constructing and maintaining public facilities, road projects, and maintenance, and providing drinking water, wastewater, and bus service. The Purchasing Division is a small group of people within the larger Finance Department. We provide for a transparent and efficient process to ensure the purchase of goods, services, and crafting of contracts is done according to the established CBJ Code of Ordinances. Each member of our team strives to cultivate a collaborative division to ensure that all procurements and contracts are crafted with the best interest of the CBJ and its residents. Customer service is a high priority within the department and the division.
WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION
In this position, you will generally work Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm with an hour lunch. Hours may vary as needed to carry out essential services associated with CBJ business, including participation in Assembly meetings or other official activities outside of typical working hours. Your office will be located in downtown Juneau in the Marine View Building on the 3rd floor. It is likely, however, that the administrative offices will move to a new location in approximately one year.
Typical Responsibilities
DESCRIPTION OF WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
The Contract Specialist is responsible for supporting the Engineering and Public Works Project Management team in procuring the construction and professional services required to complete projects in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) including: assisting with procurement, managing documents and records, tracking invoices and project financial status, as well as supporting the annual financial audit and public records requests.
Typical Responsibilities include the following:
Minimum Qualifications
Experience:
One (1) year of experience in contract administration, writing contract specifications or office clerical experience performing a wide variety of administrative clerical services requiring independence, judgment and initiative in prioritizing and organizing work and in determining the appropriate action to be taken.
Supplemental Information
The Contract Administrator position is within the partially exempt (PX) service and serves within the CBJ Finance Department at the pleasure of the Finance Director. Applications and resumes received are subject to public disclosure.
ADDITIONAL REQUIRED INFORMATION
A cover letter is required with application.
HIRING MANAGER CONTACT INFO
Hiring Manager: Renee Loree
Phone Number: (907) 586-5215 Ext. 4071
Email: renee.loree@Juneau.gov
Please read the below information carefully to ensure your application submission meets all submittal requirements.
Education
If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must document your education in your application, and you may be required to provide transcripts.
Work Experience
If you are using work experience to meet the minimum qualifications, you must document your work experience in the application.
If your application does not support minimum qualifications, you may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
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EEO Statement
The City & Borough of Juneau complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call (907) 586-5250 or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973, or correspond with the Department of Human Resources & Risk Management at employment@juneau.gov or 155 Heritage Way, Juneau, AK 99801. The City and Borough of Juneau is an equal opportunity employer.
Careers with the City & Borough of Juneau offer Many Benefits
The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the City & Borough of Juneau. Actual benefits received may differ based on position type and will be prorated for other than full time work.
Incumbents of Part-time Limited, Eaglecrest Limited, Short-term Temporary, Emergency and Intern positions are not eligible for the benefits described below.
Insurance Benefits
Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
No cost employee only plan available
Employer paid Basic Life insurance--$10,000 for employee, spouse & dependents
Additional optional coverage available
Travel protection & financial services offered as part of the Life Insurance coverage
Optional group-based insurance premiums for
Term life with Accidental Death and Dismemberment (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
Short-term Disability
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Pet Insurance
Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Employees are eligible for an employer funded Dependent Care Account (DCA) up to $5000.00 following 1 year of actively working.
Retirement Benefits
Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program, depending on your date of hire
Option to enroll in the City & Borough of Juneau's Deferred Compensation Program with MissionSquare
Employer match available for participating PERS Tier IV employees
Note: The Defined Contribution Plan & Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options
For more information on health, retirement and optional benefits for eligible employees visit: Benefits - City and Borough of Juneau
Paid Leave and Holidays
Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
21 days of PL within first year of employment
Personal leave includes Sick leave
Twelve paid holidays a year
Six weeks Paid Parental Leave (to eligible employees)
Employee Wellness Program
The Employee Wellness Program assists employees in making choices that support their physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. The program provides:
For more information on the Employee Wellness Program visit Wellness Program - City and Borough of Juneau.
Additional Perks
Employer City & Borough of Juneau
Address 155 Heritage Way
Juneau, Alaska, 99801
Phone 907-586-5250
Website http://Juneau.gov