Contract Specialist

Job Posting End Date: August 3, 2026 at 11:59pm CST

Hiring range: $74,214 to $103,896 annually ($35.68 to $49.95 per hour). Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County.

Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year.

In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59pm on 08/03/2026 in order to be considered.

Position Description

At the Anoka County Transportation Division, our vision is to enhance and protect life by delivering safe, efficient, and sustainable transportation solutions.

We are currently hiring a Contract Specialist to coordinate, develop, and administer all activities related to contract management throughout the full contract lifecycle. This role gathers requirements, prepares contract documents, manages solicitations and bids, and oversees contract completion. The Contract Specialist supports highway construction and improvement projects by compiling, reviewing, and maintaining contracts for capital improvement programs, equipment, materials, and professional services. The position ensures compliance with prevailing wage requirements, submits reports to appropriate agencies, monitors project budgets, and manages joint powers agreements and related invoices.

Serving as the primary contact for external contracting representatives, the Contract Specialist provides guidance on bid processes and contract procedures, facilitates negotiations with suppliers and subcontractors, and tracks contract, grant, and agreement workflows. The role also processes change orders and supplemental agreements and may offer leadership, coaching, or mentoring to assigned staff.

This is a full-time, exempt, on-site position. Interviews will take place the week of August 26th, 2026 for those selected to move forward in the hiring process. 

Pay & Benefits

• Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 34: $74,214 to $103,896 annually ($35.68 to $49.95 per hour).

• 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.

• Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more at  https://www.anokacountymn.gov/benefits

• Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.

• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.

• Advancement/professional development opportunities.

Work Location

• This position will work at the Anoka County Highway building located at 1440 Bunker Lake Blvd NW, Andover MN 55304.

• This position is primarily in the office, with the ability to work remotely one day a week after completion of probation.

• Expected work hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Contract Specialist.

• Support highway construction and improvement projects through contract management, including compiling, reviewing, updating, and maintaining solicitations and contracts for capital improvement program, equipment purchases, materials, and professional contracted services.

• Monitor payroll records on prevailing wage to ensure compliance and report to county, state, and federal agencies.

• Monitor and track project budgets throughout the design and construction phases, maintaining accurate budget data and cost tracking within project budget spreadsheet.

• Maintain joint powers agreements and consultant invoices with associated stakeholders as applicable.

• Provide advice and assistance on bid process, contracts, agreements, solicitation documents processes and procedures.

• Facilitate negotiations and coordination with suppliers and subcontractors.

• Track, monitor, and report on contract, grant, and agreement process and workflow as well as potential risk exposure relative to compliance, as directed.

• Coordinate, process, and track change orders and supplemental agreements.

• Submits Delegated Contract Process (DCP) requests to State and Federal Aid for reimbursement.

• Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Requires a bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of job-related experience.

• In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

• Successfully pass driver’s license background check.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Knowledge of contract documents and legal specifications.

• Knowledge of State and Federal Aid payments.

• Ability to analyze and problem solve.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

• Standard office environment.

• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades, and brightness.

• Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds.

• Assignments are sedentary, occasionally alternating between sitting, standing, walking, crouching, and kneeling as required to perform job responsibilities. Frequent wrist and finger manipulation to complete computer work.

• Occasional lifting of 10-20 lbs.

• Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment.

• Occasional travel to other county work sites as needed. Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle.

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. 

Selection Process

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.

Pre-employment Requirements

Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

About Anoka County

As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, Anoka County thrives because of the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. United by our mission- Commitment to Excellence: Through collaborative efforts, we seek to improve lives and serve with care, integrity, and professionalism- we offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences. Together, we work toward a single purpose of serving Anoka County’s 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County! Hear from other Anoka County employees here.

Commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment

Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity.

If you require accommodations or have any other questions regarding this job posting, please call the Anoka County Human Resources Department at 763-324-4300 and reference the posting title and number. If you have questions about the hiring process, please visit: https://www.anokacountymn.gov/4411/Application-Process

Anoka County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy: https://www.anokacounty.us/401/Diversity-EEO