Contract Administrator

Department:Housing and Human Services Department Organizational Unit:Community Resources

position Type:Permanent Full Time/Part Time:Full Time

Open Until Filled.

THIS POSITION IS APPOINTIVE SERVICE/GRANT FUNDED

$2,022.03 to $2,224.23 biweekly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Viera/Government Center. Work schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Performs experienced professional work administering and coordinating contracts and agreements for professional and other services, grants, and other procurement-related agreements for the Housing and Human Services Department.

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Organizational Management, Social Work, Legal Studies, or a closely related fieldPLUS two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience in administering or managing program or project contracts. Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis. Local government contract management experience is preferred. Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM), issued by the National Contract Management Association (NCMA), or another similar certification is preferred. Contract management experience in managing and monitoring contracts for public service programs and/or affordable housing projects. Experience with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and/or HOME Investment Partnership (HOME), and/or State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP), and/or Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) grant programs is preferred. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:Applicants must submit a minimum of a two (2) page writing sample which demonstrates their ability to create professional correspondence, communicate important information, and has been completed within the past two (2) years. The following will not be accepted as a writing sample: cover letter, resume, or typing test. All writing samples must be attached to the candidate’s Application at the time of application. Must possess, or obtain, prior to employment, a valid Florida driver’s license and maintain said license during the term of employment. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST

(With or without reasonable accommodations)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES / TRAITS

1. The employee must be able to:
   • LIFT:20 lbs.
   • CARRY:20 lbs.
   • PUSH:20 lbs.
   • PULL:20 lbs.
2. In an eight hour day, the employee may have to:
   • STAND:1 – 3 hours
   • WALK:1 – 3 hours
   • SIT:5 – 8 hours
   • DRIVE:None
3. The employee must repetitively perform:
   • Fine manipulation (ex. writing, wiring); Simple grasping (ex. pen, screwdriver)
4. The employee must be able to:
   • Balance; Bend; Reach; Stoop
5. The employee must have:
   • Good speech; Color Perception; Good distant vision; Good hearing; Good near vision; Use of both eyes
6. Other necessary physical activities/traits
   • N/A

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Working conditionsthat will apply to the employee:
   • Work alone; Other working conditions; Work inside; Works Closely with Others
2. Other working conditions:
   • N/A