Description
In this role you'll oversee the development and administration of County contracts while leading a small and highly skilled team responsible for all aspects of contract administration. Do you love all aspects of contract lifecycle management? Can you dive deep into contract development without losing sight of the end goal? Are you a careful communicator and trusted advocate? Do you have leadership experience, a strong work ethic, and a customer service focus? Can you rally a team, build camaraderie, and embed fun into every day? The Sarasota County Government Procurement department is looking for an engaging and upbeat leader with strong contract drafting skills to manage our Contracts Administration Team (CAT). In this position you and your team will be working with County departments and the Office of the County Attorney to draft, negotiate, and review documents; ensure compliance with procedures; develop and maintain best practices; facilitate conflict resolution/vendor disputes; maintain a contract database, and, provide training to internal stakeholders. Essential skills and capabilities include: Ability to read, understand, and apply policies, procedures, and laws. A bias toward action that does not compromise stewardship obligations. Robust contract drafting skills to support the development and negotiation of contracts and amendments on standard and non-standard forms. Ability to serve as an effective, positive, and engaging mentor, manager, and leader to your team. Modeling public sector ethics and values to lead others to appropriate outcomes. Promoting and providing excellent, attentive, and comprehensive service to other County departments as well as contractors and vendors. Fostering team positivity and maintaining a sense of humor in a fast-paced and challenging environment. If this sounds like your dream job, we can’t wait to meet you! Apply today!Requirements
About You
Minimum Qualifications: Familiarity with commonly-used contract terms and concepts. Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Finance or related field AND four (4) years of experience in procurement or contracts. - OR - Associate’s Degree AND six (6) years of job-related experience. Two or more years of supervisory experience required. Related professional experience in public procurement or contract administration may substitute for the required degree on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of contract law CPPB or CPPO or ability to obtain certification(s) within 12 months from date of hire
About Everything Else
Starting Pay Range: $74,484.00 - $100,547.20/year, based on your experience
Full Position Pay Range (future earning potential): $74,484.00 - $126,630.40/year
Benefits: Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! Starting January 2024, choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits! For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net for additional information. Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms and classes at multiple Sarasota County Government locations. Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)
A different blend of voices prompt better conversations, choices and results for everyone. Sarasota County – Many Voices, One Team. We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different and are committed to creating a culture of understanding and respect where our employees realize that we are stronger together. Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service – internally and externally. Sarasota County Government provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5353. Government employers are drug-free and tobacco-free environments, EEO/AA/ADA employers, and they prohibit discrimination in all services, programs or activities. Sarasota County Government is a Tobacco-Free/Drug-Free Workplace.
Application Process
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