<p>Basic technical work in contract administration, processing of water and sewer capital/assessment projects, preparing bid documents, and reviewing engineering/consultant and construction bid proposals. Accesses, inputs, and retrieves information via a computer, utilizing an array of software programs, including but not limited to Advantage, Procurement, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OnBase. Assists with review of bid tabulations from potential contractors; performs bid evaluations; checks references, licenses, etc. Maintains inventory of materials and supplies; places orders when needed. Work is performed under the direction of a technical superior and is reviewed in progress and upon completion.</p> <p>QUALIFICATIONS</p> <p>This position requires qualified applicants to possess one of the following:</p> <ul> <li>· A Bachelor's Degree in Drafting, Civil Engineering, Data Processing, or Computer Science, </li></ul> <p>OR</p> <ul> <li>· Two (2) years of college-level coursework in Drafting, Civil Engineering, Data Processing, or Computer Science; minimum of one (1) year of experience in contract administration, </li></ul> <p>OR</p> <ul> <li>· Graduation from high school or an equivalent recognized certification, supplemented by a certificate of completion from a vocational training program; minimum of one (1) year of experience in contract administration. </li></ul> <p>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</p> <p>Preferred qualifications include:</p> <ul> <li>· Experience working in utility operations and maintenance field (must specify on application), </li><li>· Experience performing responsible office work (must specify on application), </li><li>· Experience using Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint, </li><li>· Familiarity with local government records management policies and procedures (must specify on application), </li><li>· Knowledge of the geography of Palm Beach County (must specify on application), and </li><li>· Knowledge of the Office of Small Business Development (OSBD) programs or a similar agency (must specify on application). </li></ul> <p>Must be able to lift 30 pounds.</p>