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Develop complex contracts, works assignments and amendments and ensure compliance with County requirements. Collaborate with Office of the County Attorney, departmental staff and vendor, as necessary throughout contract development. Review solicitations and contracts drafted by Procurement & Contracts specialists to ensure compliance with adopted templates. Provide guidance to internal and departmental staff regarding contracts, amendments, eGenda processing, OnBase and vendor questions and issues. Assist in the development, maintenance, and facilitation of ongoing procurement and contract training programs for internal and external customers. Work is performed under the supervision of the Senior Procurement & Contracts Specialist, Procurement & Contract Strategy & Compliance.

Contract Development & Review

Develop complex amendments and contracts, inclusive of technology, professional services and high-dollar, high-profile items to comply with County specifications and internal requirements.Review complex work assignments and amendments to work assignments for construction and professional services (engineering, construction management, etc.) agreements. Coordinate, oversee, and facilitate the signature process for contracts and amendments with vendors which may include DocuSign.Analyze and interpret legal terms and conditions within vendor provided contracts and determine potential risk or compliance issues.Collaborate with the Office of the County Attorney, Risk Management, departmental staff, and vendors in the development of contracts and scopes of work. Participate in contract negotiations between the County and vendor.Review and interpret Florida Statutes, county codes and ordinances.

May develop certain non-procurement contracts and amendments when directed by the Procurement Official.

Contract Support

Review solicitation and contract documents drafted by Procurement & Contracts Specialists to ensure compliance with adopted templates.  Provides guidance to Procurement & Contracts Specialists, departmental staff and vendors regarding contracts, amendments, eGenda processing, eGenda deadlines, OnBase and vendor questions and issues.Assist in maintaining the County’s OnBase database for contracts and contract-related documents.Performs random audits of contracts to ensure compliance with adopted policies and procedures.

Training and Education

Assists in the development, maintenance, and facilitation of ongoing procurement and contract training programs for internal and external customers.Participates in the continuous improvement of contract systems, processes and procedures.   Assists in the development and distribution of training tools for OnBase (and other contract systems).

Provides guidance in DocuSign processes and procedures.

About You

Minimum Qualifications:

A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in liberal arts, English, fields related to law, education or writing, or related field AND two (2) years of experience in public and/or private sector procurement - OR - An Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university in related field AND four (4) years of experience in public or private sector procurement - OR - Progressively responsible professional experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this job may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required degree.

If higher level requirements or more/specific experience preferred, list here: 

3+ years public and/or private contract experience.

CPPB or the ability to obtain CPPB within three (3) years.

Pay Range: $55,577.60 - $94,473.60

Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).

If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents. You will need to present the following items on your first day:

1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)  

2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)  

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! 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 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!)​​

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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. 

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