Contracts Manager (Affordable Housing)

Hillsborough County, FL•Tampa, FL

38d•$30 - $39

About The Position

Performs duties relating to the administration, analysis, and development of contracts, bids, and requests for proposals with various County departments.

Requirements

Knowledge of County, State and Federal laws, guidelines and requirements governing contract structure, procedure and content.
Knowledge of federal equal employment opportunity requirements as applicable to contracting.
Knowledge of formats and styles used in legal documents.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting.
Ability to read, understand and interpret legal documents.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to work effectively with others.
Bachelor's degree; AND
Two years of experience in the preparation or monitoring of contracts; OR
An equivalent combination of education (not less than a high school diploma/GED), training and experience that would reasonably be expected to provide the job-related competencies noted above.
Maintain the ability to pass the background checks required for the position. These background checks may include but are not limited to:
Criminal History Background Check using Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS)
Level 1 and Level 2 Background screening (Ch. 435 Florida Statutes)
Child Abuse, Abandonment and Neglect Record Check using the State Automated Child Welfare Information System (SACWIS)
Sex Offender and Sexual Predator record check using the list maintained by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE)
Possess the necessary job-related license(s) or certification(s) that may include possession of a Florida Driver License (Class E).

Responsibilities

Develops, writes, and maintains contracts for services and/or goods.
Presides at bid award conferences and assures that applicable laws and regulations are followed.
Analyzes contracts for cost effectiveness and provides reviews or develops change orders, supplemental or modification agreements, and addendums as appropriate.
Writes technical specifications/scopes of work and determines vendor requirements.
Provides end user and vendor training for new contracts.
Coordinates with applicable agencies for technical assistance on projects as required.
Prepare contractual documents for BOCC approval, including preparation of agenda items.
Researching best practices in applying various methods to contractual negotiations.
Maintains records of contracts affecting agencies under their purview.
Performs other related duties as required.