Flood Control Contracts Analyst II (Finance)

The Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District is looking for an energetic, self-motivated, and detail-oriented individual to join our Contracts Services Section as a Flood Control Contracts Analyst II. This position is primarily responsible for the preparation, review, and administration of contracts and agreements.

The ideal candidate must possess the following skills/experience:

• Knowledge of basic contracting principles and experience with writing, reviewing, and editing business documents including contracts, agreements, project scopes and related correspondence.

• Strong writing skills and an understanding of contracting terms.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Adobe/Bluebeam PDF and the ability to use Outlook, the Internet, and database software required.
• Experience in the land development, real estate, construction, or a related field a plus.
• Ability to negotiate with other public agencies and attorneys to reach agreement on terms is strongly desired.

The Flood Control Contracts Analyst II is distinguished from the Flood Control Contracts Analyst I in that the latter is the entry-level classification in the series and receives close supervision and guidance, while the Flood Control Contracts Analyst II is expected to perform the full range of duties under minimal supervision. The Flood Control Contracts Analyst II is further distinguished from the Senior Flood Control Contracts Analyst in that the latter is responsible for managing complex contracts and projects, while exercising a high degree of independent judgement.

Advancement to the next level of Senior Flood Control Contracts Analyst is obtained by competitive selection through an open recruitment.

Meet The Team
The Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District provides for the control and conservation of flood and storm waters and for the protection of watercourses, watersheds, public highways, life and property from damage within its boundaries.• Prepare multi-party contracts to develop flood control infrastructure; evaluate proposals and negotiate contracts and terms and conditions with public agencies or quasi-public agencies (e.g. environmental analysis, real estate acquisitions, construction, funding, maintenance); prepare license agreements granting rights to public and private entities establishing rights-of-way, in coordination with County Counsel and after consulting with a supervisor.

• Represent the County/Department when meeting with public and/or private agencies, contractors, and service providers and ensure contracts and grants satisfy all legal and liability considerations; review contracts prepared by other agencies and recommend amendments to contract terms and conditions to reduce the County/Department's risk and liability; provide technical assistance to contract agencies and County departments.

• Research and draft recommendations to revise department contract policies and procedures based on mandated County, state, and federal regulations, ordinances, and laws.

• Review documents verifying title (e.g. preliminary title report) and signatory authority (e.g. corporate articles) of the service providers, developers, and other private parties entering into a contract with the County; review required items of developers (e.g. bond acceptance, insurances, contractor licenses, etc.) prior to commencing construction on multi-party projects.

• Coordinate and participate in contract site visits; conduct research on project location and validate required information in order to prepare contracts and make administrative and operational decisions on flood control projects.

• Enforce the maintenance of current valid business licenses and sufficient insurance coverage from developers, services providers, and contractors during the term of their contracts .

• Assist in the preparation and review of Board Agenda Items, exhibits and related documents in support of Flood Control and Water Conservation District contracts for the Board of Supervisors' approval; assist with preparation of analytical reports, correspondences, and memoranda's for distribution and delivery to management.

• Assist with competing for or soliciting for funding programs provided by the state, federal, or other grant sources for funding of flood control projects; assist with writing grant proposals and applications; assist with monitoring grant implementation for budgetary and operating compliance to grant stipulations. Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably in urban and regional planning, environmental sciences, legal studies, business or public administration, or a closely related field to the assignment. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on the basis of one year of full-time experience equaling 30 semester or 45 quarter units of the required education.)

Experience: Two years of professional experience preparing, processing, and negotiating state, federal, public, or private agency contracts, purchases of service contracts, reimbursement or funding contracts, and grant applications; or one year of professional level contracts experience as a County of Riverside Flood Control Contracts Analyst I.

Desired Skills:

• Experience in the land development, construction, real estate, legal/paralegal profession, or a related field a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and right of way plats.
• Ability to read and interpret insurance related documents.

• Ability to comprehend and write technical and non-technical language into clear and concise documentation for public agencies and clients

Knowledge of: Basic principles of contract preparation, negotiation, and monitoring techniques; proper contract formatting, transcribing, reviewing, and editing methods; appropriate application of legal language to be used in contracts, terms and condition agreements, and other legal documents; general county, state, and federal government regulations, ordinances, and laws regarding contracted services; basic principles of grant proposal writing, application, and monitoring techniques; basic principles of organization, management, project funding and basic budgeting, and business and public administration.

Ability to: Read, understand, interpret, and apply contractual language to provisions of local, state, and federal legislation and regulations pertinent to contractual agreements for services; interpret engineering designs, construction plans, and blueprints of flood control infrastructures; efficiently and effectively communicate contract terms and conditions, license and developer contracts, and funding reimbursement contracts; analyze, evaluate, and advise on contracts proposing recommendations to limit risk, exposure and liability to the County; monitor contractors performance and compliance to ensure quality and completion of projects; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships various public and/or private agencies, contractors, and service providers. What's Next?
This recruitment is open to all applicants.

Applicants who are currently County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of the Flood Control District may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of the applications received.

General Information
If you have any questions regarding this posting, please contact Vanessa Diaz Beaird at vdbeaird@rivco.org

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