Services Officer; Contract Specialist

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Highly Competitive Employee Benefits Package and Generous Paid Time Off

11 Paid Holidays, Immediately Begin with 40 hours Paid Vacation if No Prior Service.

Ohio Public Employee Retirement System which includes 14% Employer Contribution AND a defined benefit option.

Highly Competitive and Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Medical, HRA, Dental, Vision, Employer‑Paid Life Insurance, Long‑Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Parental Leave, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility, Commuter Stipend or Free On‑Site Parking, Wellness Incentives, robust Employee Assistance Program, access to Free Medical and Rx through Marathon Health, plus expansive Behavioral and Mental Health Resources, and More!

3/16/2026

Job & Family Services
1701 Particia McCullom Way
Cincinnati, OH 45237

(Potential for Hybrid Remote Work Schedule)

$60,008 annually

Applicants for positions with Hamilton County Job and Family Services are subject to background screening in accordance with the document: "Offenses that May Disqualify Candidates for Employment." Convictions from this list may disqualify a candidate for employment with HCJFS.

Applicants for Children's Services positions cannot provide foster care for children in the custody of Hamilton County.

• Bachelor’s Degree in public or business administration or a related field from an accredited college or university; AND
• One (1) year of experience directly related to contracts management which evidences an advanced knowledge of government contracting compliance, terms and practices, and intellectual property protection issues. OR
• Associate’s Degree in public or business administration or a related field from an accredited college or university; AND
• Three (3) years of experience directly related to contracts management which evidences an advanced knowledge of government contracting compliance, terms and practices, and intellectual property protection issues.

• Two (2) years of experience directly related to contracts management which evidences an advanced knowledge of government contracting compliance, terms and practices, and intellectual property protection issues; or equivalent.

• Coordinates and performs a variety of contract management activities. Acts as liaison between agency and contractors/vendors in development, analysis, and monitoring of contracts (e.g., negotiates contracts; specifies terms for renewal, termination, and measurable performance indicators; works with manager/prosecutor’s office to ensure legality and effective contract language; oversees service level agreements (SLAs); and other activities as required.)
• Develops and implements contract compliance procedures; monitors accountability and data collection from contract agencies to adhere to federal, state, local, and Board requirements; monitors contracts for compliance, and completes required reporting per established procedures.
• Collaborates with staff in the planning and development of contracts, budgeting, and monitoring payments; provides technical assistance to program staff, vendors/providers, auditors, and other stakeholders to ensure agency services and goods are procured and managed in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations; reviews data and reporting to assure adherence to contract quality assurance requirements; facilitates development and adherence to department processes and procedures related to purchased services and goods;
  
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