Manager for Contracts Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/jacksonvillefl/jobs/newprint/4626894) Apply  Manager for Contracts Salary $58,283.04 - $63,037.50 Annually Location Jacksonville Public Library, FL Job Type Appointed Employee Job Number 2024-06161 Department PUBLIC LIBRARY Opening Date 11/07/2024 Closing Date Continuous + Description + Benefits + Questions Job Description The Jacksonville Public Library is actively seeking a Manager for Contracts. This position reports to the Assistant Director for Library Finance and Budget and is responsible for Public Library contracts administration. The manager will monitor contract budgets, purchases, reporting and renewal dates for all Public Library contracts. This work involves extensive interaction with the Office of General Counsel attorneys, Procurement analysts/buyers, and Risk Management. Do you want to earn four weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!! Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have 12 paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition, to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after 10 years of public service and on-time payments. Examples of Work + Exercises good judgment in recommending best contracting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. + Serves as a subject matter expert in procurement and contracting and develops standards for legally binding agreements, contracts, policies, procedures, templates, tools and systems. + Provides subject matter expertise, advice, recommendations, training and guidance to staff and management on contractual and procurement related issues, policies, procedures, issues, and systems. + Manages the procurement process for contracts and grants and support various procurement functions such as funds verification, strategic sourcing, and assist staff in drafting of requests for proposals, specifications, terms of reference, evaluation criteria and sole source justifications. + Assists Library staff and managers in ensuring that for all contracts, grants and procurement actions, appropriate documentation is obtained, tracked and maintained within corporate databases, contracts or purchasing (business) systems in an accurate, systematic and timely manner. + Researches, prepares, and advises management on grant items presented to required boards and committees. + Communicates clear direction, manages for results, and leads organizational change. + Assigns responsibility, takes corrective action, demonstrates leadership in evaluating, developing, and motivating employees. + Assists with maintaining appearance standards by reporting facilities issues and picking up litter on library grounds. + Supports the overall mission of the library by providing customer service in a manner that creates a positive customer experience. + Performs other related duties as assigned. Open Requirements/Supplemental Information + Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in finance, accounting, business administration, contract management, or a similar field. + Minimum two-year’s experience managing contracts. Preferred: + Experience in Oracle-based accounting system is preferred. + Experience in public or governmental finance or contracts is preferred. A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www.jacksonville.gov. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:The below documents are required with your application. + Resume + College transcript. Your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application. Transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school’s name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred. The application system works best with Google Chrome or Edge with Chromium web browsers. Please try to apply using one of these browsers. To ensure you receive email notifications, be sure to make “info@governmentjobs.com” a trusted sender. You may also track the status of your application and see notifications by logging into your account. Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled. If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within 60 calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to: Florida Department of Veterans Affairs Attention: Veterans’ Preference Coordinator 11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K Largo, FL 33778-1630 Email: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer. www.coj.net/benefits 01 Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application? + Yes + No 02 Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future? + Yes + No 03 The budgeted annual salary range for this position is $58,283.04 - $63,037.50. This is not negotiable. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position at this salary? + Yes + No 04 This position is located in an office and is not a remote location. + I have read and understand the above statement. 05 Do you have a bachelors' degree or higher from an accredited college or university in finance, accounting, business administration, contract management, or a similar field? + Yes + No 06 If you have a degree, indicate which degree you have and include any major/minor. A college transcript is required with your application. 07 Do you have a minimum of two years of experience managing contracts? + Yes + No 08 Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience. 09 Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience. 10 Experience in Oracle-based accounting system is preferred. Do you have this experience? + Yes + No 11 Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience. 12 Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience. 13 Experience in public or governmental finance or contracts is preferred. Do you have this experience? + Yes + No 14 Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience. 15 Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience. 16 A resume and college transcript are required with your application. College transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the name of the school, type of degree, classes taken, grades received and date degree was conferred. NOTE: A copy of your diploma does not meet this requirement. Transcripts from colleges outside of the U.S. must be converted to U.S. Standards. If required documents are not provided your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process. + I have read the above statement and understand what is required. Required Question Agency City of Jacksonville Address 117 W. Duval St. Suite 100 Jacksonville, Florida, 32202 Website http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services.aspx Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email