DJJ OPERATIONS COORDINATOR - 80080174

State of Florida

20h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for maintaining full responsibility and ownership for competitively procured contracts, to include all Department of Juvenile Justice program areas. The incumbent in this position is expected to function with a great deal of independence and have high-quality organizational skills.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis.
• Knowledge of basic management principles and practices.
• Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document workflow and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices.
• Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials.
• Ability to conduct fact-finding research.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to operational and management analysis activities.

Nice To Haves

• Familiar with the requirements outlined in Florida Statutes (F.S.) 287.057 and 278.058, F.S
• Proficiency in desktop applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and the Vendor Information Portal (VIP).
• Knowledge and experience in Florida State Government Procurement.
• Knowledge and experience in Florida State Government Contracting.
• Knowledge and experience in other contracting or procurement fields.
• Current Florida Certified Contract Managers (FCCM).
• Current Florida Certified Contract Negotiators (FCCN).

Responsibilities

• Assists with the procurement of agency contracts and grants, ensuring the proper procurement process occurs. Administering the advertisement of formal competitive solicitations, single sources, and other public notices.
• Coordinates the solicitation process, including advertisement opening, evaluation of vendor responses, and conducts detailed reviews of all solicitation and solicitation related documents to ensure documents are in compliance with established polices, rules, and statutes.
• Assists in contract negotiations.
• Prepares contracts, amendments, renewals, and extensions as requested by the program areas.
• Assumes responsibilities for all contact with providers during the procurement process.
• Provides technical assistance to contract managers, program areas, and providers, as needed.
• Communicates effectively with internal and external customers, maintaining a positive and collaborative working relationship.
• Ensures all official Department contract documents are filed appropriately.
• Consults with supervisors to coordinate the implementation of solutions to recognized problems.
• Makes recommendations for systematic ways to improve the process of contract document development and construction.
• Communicates clearly and appropriately and listens effectively.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
• Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, and Hospitalization insurance.
• Tuition-Free college courses.
• Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System: Pension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan), Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan), Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop), Deferred Compensation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed