Contract Administrator

Contract Administrator

This administrative classification requires strong organizational skills and the ability to manage a moderate level of complexity in preparing, coordinating, implementing, overseeing, and monitoring a wide range of procurement-related documents for the City of Riviera Beach. These include procurement contracts and agreements, professional and technical service agreements, memoranda of understanding, and other related materials, ranging from routine to highly complex. Work involves modifying and monitoring contract processing procedures and activities; reviewing contract requests and proposals, and serving as a liaison between the Purchasing Department, other city departments, and contract providers during the contract approval process. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Chief Purchasing Officer.

This administrative classification exercises a considerable degree of independent judgment and is expected to make independent decisions in conformance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations governing the contract administration and the grants management of the City and must work effectively with City personnel, officials and the public.

Work is performed under the general supervision of the Director of Procurement.

Minimum Qualifications : Bachelor's Degree (BA) from an accredited college or university with major study in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Business Law, or a closely related field, supplemented by three (3) years' experience in contract administration, business administration, procurement or purchasing of goods and services or administration contracts, preferably in local government agency are required. Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license.

The City of Riviera Beach, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including identity or expression), marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or any other protected classification as defined by applicable law.

Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects qualified individuals with disabilities from employment discrimination. Under the ADA, a person has a disability if he / she has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity. The physical demands described within the job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. In compliance with the ADA, the City of Riviera Beach will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Veterans' Preference : Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority in the City's hiring process. Additionally, certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements in employment by the City.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat of significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and ability.

The City of Riviera Beach is an equal employment opportunity employer. The City values the service of veterans to our country, and veterans' preference will be given in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes for candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. Successful passing of a background investigation, physical, drug and alcohol screening are required as a condition of employment.