AOT Contracts Specialist III

Overview

The Agency of Transportation's Contract Administration Bureau is seeking a motivated, detail-orientated professional to join our Grants Unit as a Contracts Specialist.

This role will support more than 900 grants across 21 statewide programs each year, ensuring the efficient use of resources that keep Vermont's transportation system moving. The Specialist will prepare and assemble documents for Notice of Funding Opportunities through grant execution and assisting with grant financial monitoring responsibilities. The position is expected to maintain accurate data across multiple software systems and help ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.

We are looking for an individual who brings strong organizational skills, the ability to move seamlessly between priorities, able to work independently and with a group setting. Excellent communication skills are a must. The work is challenging and rewarding, with a direct connection to improving the transportation services that Vermonters rely on every day. You'll be part of a collaborative environment where your contributions make an immediate and lasting impact on both the Agency's mission and the traveling public.

This position requires a minimum of three days per week working in person in Barre, VT.

Who May Apply

This position, AOT Contracts Specialist III(Job Requisition #53730) , is open to all State employees and external applicants.

Please Note : This position is being recruited at multiple levels. If you would like to be considered for more than one level, you MUST apply to the specific Job Requisition.

• AOT Contracts Specialist I (#53636)
• AOT Contracts Specialist II (#53729)
• AOT Contracts Specialist III (#53730)

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Doreen Carminati at doreen.carminati@vermont.gov .

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed in an office setting. Incumbent will interact with internal and external customers requiring professional conduct.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in public administration, accounting, business management, or related field AND one (1) year or more of experience in the review and / or administration of government contracts, grants, agreements, maintenance or construction processes, public administration, law, or a related field.

OR

High School diploma or equivalent AND four (4) years or more of experience in the review and / or administration of government contracts, grants and agreements, maintenance or construction processes, public administration, law, or a related field.

OR

Two (2) years or more of experience as an AOT Contracts Specialist Il or AOT Contract Administrator II with the State of Vermont.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including :

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.