Salary : $94,494.40 - $114,836.80 Annually
Location : Sacramento, CA
Job Type: FULL TIME (NON-EXEMPT)
Job Number:
Department: Finance
Opening Date: 04/22/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Position
A Senior Contract Services Officer performs high-volume and technical purchasing and contract administration for a variety of general and specialized goods and services, advises program and project staff about complex contracting issues, prepares bid specifications, solicits proposals and bids from vendors and contractors, negotiates, awards, and prepares contracts, resolves bid or contract disputes, and monitors contract performance. This class is distinguished from Contract Services Officer in that Senior Contract Services Officer performs the more complex Contract Services Officer work, trains, assigns work to, and reviews the work of Contract Services Officers, and/or directly supervises possibly clerical or technical staff.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Either: 1. One year of experience in the class of Contract Services Officer in Sacramento Area Sewer District service.

Or: 2. A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university with major course work in business administration, public administration, or a closely related field

AND

Two years of full-time professional experience purchasing commodities, acquiring contracted services or writing service or construction contracts.

Or: 3. Three years of full-time professional experience purchasing commodities, acquiring contracted services or writing service or construction contracts.
How to Apply:

If you are interested in pursuing this exceptional career opportunity, please submit your online application. For first consideration, apply by May 6, 2026, at 5:00PM

Click on the below link to review the full class spec for more information about this position:
If you have question about this recruitment, please contact
SacSewer offers an excellent benefits program. Employees benefits include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
• Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Deferred Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retiree Health
• Voluntary Plans
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Long-Term Care
  • Hospital Indemnity
  • 529 Education Savings Plan
  • Buy-up Life Insurance
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Legal Services Program
  • Pet Insurance
• Competitive vacation accruals including credit for prior years of service

Please click on the link below for a full description of SacSewer's Benefits Program:
SacSewer's medical plans are offered through the

SacSewer offers retirement pension benefits provided through the

Please click on the below link to view SacSewer's Career Page and to access the Employee Benefits:
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Note: The Supplemental Questionnaire and the Application are administered as two separate documents. The Application is used only to determine if the minimum qualifications are met; and the Supplemental Questionnaire will be used only to determine your exam score.

Each answer will be scored separately.

By continuing in the exam process, you are certifying that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.

• I have read and understood the above instructions.

02

Listed below are the minimum qualifications for the position:
Option One (1): One year of experience in the class of Contract Services Officer in Sacramento Area Sewer District service.
Option Two (2): A bachelor's degree, or higher, from an accredited college or university with major course work in business administration, public administration, or a closely related field.
AND
Two years of full-time professional experience purchasing commodities, acquiring contracted services or writing service or construction contracts.
Option Three (3): Three years of full-time professional experience purchasing commodities, acquiring contracted services or writing service or construction contracts.
Select the one box that lists how you meet the above minimum qualifications requirements.

• I meet the minimum qualifications listed in Option One.
• I meet the minimum qualifications as listed in Option Two (2) and have attached a copy of my transcripts for verification.
• I meet the minimum qualification as listed in Option Three (3).
• I do not meet the minimum qualifications for this position.

03

Select the one box that best describes the highest education level that you have completed from an accredited college or university.

• No college.
• I have completed some college.
• I possess an associate's degree in business administration, public administration, economics or finance or supply chain management or a closely related field.
• I possess an associate's degree in an unrelated field.
• I possess a bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, economics or finance or supply chain management or a closely related field.
• I possess a bachelor's degree in an unrelated field.
• I possess a master's degree in business administration, public administration, economics or finance or supply chain management or a closely related field.

04

Select all the boxes that list duties that you have full-time paid experience performing regularly and are proficient in. If you do not have full-time paid experience performing any of the duties listed below, select none.

• None.
• Analyzing, and strategizing effective courses of action in varied circumstances.
• Monitors federal, state, and other legislation and regulations affecting grant programs, public contracts, public records, public works, procurement of professional services, and related matters.
• Coordinating and collaborating with the project manager on the scope of work.
• Handles sensitive purchasing and contracting transactions.
• Soliciting bids and proposals and negotiates contracts.
• Assisting program, project, or other departmental staff with development of requests for bids and proposals, evaluation of bids and proposals, and drafting and negotiation of contracts.
• Analyzing, interpreting and applying policies, rules, regulations and laws as they apply to purchasing and contracting.
• Coordinating and collaborating with both Risk Management and Counsel.
• Working in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines requiring reprioritizing frequently.
• Oversee and administer vendor qualification process.
• Trains and mentors section staff to include employee development.

05

Select the one box that best describes your full-time paid professional public procurement/purchasing experience, acquiring contracted services or writing service or construction contracts.
If you have no public experience in procurement, select none.

• None.
• I have less than three (3) years of experience.
• I have three (3) or more but less than five (5) years of experience.
• I have five (5) or more but less than seven (7) years of experience.
• I have seven (7) or more but less than ten (10) years of experience.
• I have ten (10) or more years of experience.

06

Select all the boxes that list employers or organizations you have purchasing experience with. If you do not have purchasing experience with any of the listed agencies, select none.

• None.
• Sacramento Area Sewer District (SacSewer).
• Other Public Works agency/department (e.g. water/sanitation/transportation department, etc.).
• Local government agency in the State of California (e.g., city, county, state agency, etc.).
• Private organization.
• Non-profit organization.

07

Select the all the boxes that list the position specific certifications you possess.
If you have no position specific certifications, select none.

• None.
• National Institute of Government Procurement - Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP - CPP).
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM).
• Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO).
• Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB)
• Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM)
• Certified Professional Purchasing Manager (CPPM)

08

Select all the boxes that list software, programs and databases you have intermediate level proficiency with. If you do not have intermediate level proficiency with any of the technologies, select none.
Please note that you may be required to demonstrate your proficiency during the interview and/or hiring process.

• None.
• Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Tyler Munis - Finance Module.
• Other Enterprise Resource Planning software such as Public Purchase, SAP, etc.
• FileNet.
• SharePoint.
• Bid management platforms such as Public Purchase, Planetbids, Periscope, etc.
• Other specialized proprietary software system/database.
• DocuSign.
• Teams, Zoom or similar videoconferencing platform.

09

Select the one box that best describes your work experience in a supervisory role performing contract or purchasing duties while overseeing contract staff.If you have no supervisory experience in contracting or purchasing, select none.

• None.
• I have less than two (2) years of experience.
• I have two (2) or more but less than five (5) years' experience.
• I have five (5) or more years' experience.

10

Select all the boxes that list supervisory experience that you have experience with and are proficient in.
If you have no supervisory experience with any of the below listed duties, select none.

• None.
• Interviewing and hiring.
• Progressive discipline both formal and informal.
• Preparing and delivering performance evaluations.
• Planning, coordinating, assigning and reviewing work and monitoring job performance and productivity.
• Resolving personnel conflicts.
• Team building.
• Developing training and associated materials.
• Provide guidance and mentoring to staff on career and professional development.
• Working with staff to correct deficiencies.
• Approving and monitoring subordinate time and timesheets.

11

Select the one box that lists the average total project bid for public works, you have administered for a minimum of one year.
If you have no public works project bid experience, select none.

• None.
• $0 - $250,000 dollars.
• $250,000 - $500,000 dollars.
• $1,000,000 dollars or higher.

12

Briefly describe your experience and education that qualifies you for this position.
Required Question