Construction Payments Coordinator
Department of Transportation
Job Description and Duties
Under the general direction of the Senior Transportation Engineer supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for the daily, weekly and monthly processing of construction contract payments for the Department. The incumbent follows detailed procedures for internal financial systems (Contract Administration System (CAS) and AMS Advantage) and coordinates closely with Accounting and district staff to provide accurate and timely processing of payments, and provides support for issues.
Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Analyst II exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.
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Special Requirements
- Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.
- Statement of Qualification (SOQ) is required.
- Please address how you possess each SOQ criteria using the questions below using specific examples of your education, training, and experience.
- The SOQ shall be formatted to show the answers numerically in the same order as outlined below.
- The SOQ must be typed, single‑spaced, 12‑point font, and not more than two (2) pages in length.
- Cover letters and resumes do not take the place of SOQ, and applicants who do not follow the formatting requirements will be disqualified from the process.
Please explain your experience as it relates to the three questions below in the submitted SOQ:
Question 1: Please describe a situation where you successfully built working relationships with key internal and/or external stakeholders (e.g., senior management, vendors, etc.) to accomplish an important result. What did you do that made the result successful?
Question 2: Please describe a situation where you successfully managed projects or deliverables where accuracy and timeliness were critical. What steps did you take and how did you manage the project or deliverable?
Question 3: Please describe a situation where you had an unforeseen obstacle that could potentially delay the completion of a priority deliverable and the steps you took to address the situation. What was the end result?
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
