Contract Administrator

Salary: $2,022.03 to $2,224.23 biweekly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Government Center/Viera. Work schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Performs experienced professional work administering and coordinating contracts and agreements for professional and other services, grants, and other procurement-related agreements for an assigned department. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Organizational Management, Social Work, Legal Studies, or a field closely related to the area of assignment PLUS two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience in administering or managing program or project contracts. Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis. Local government contract management experience is preferred. Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM) issued by the National Contract Management Association (NCMA), or another similar certification is preferred. Contract management experience in managing and monitoring contracts for public service programs and/or affordable housing projects. Experience with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and/or HOME Investment Partnership (HOME), and/or State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP), and/or Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) grant programs is preferred. Special Requirements Must possess, or obtain prior to employment, a valid Florida driver's license and maintain said license during the term of employment. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man‑made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed. Physical Requirements Checklist Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull 20 lbs. In an eight-hour day, may have to stand 1-3 hours, walk 1-3 hours, sit 5-8 hours, drive none. Must repetitively perform fine manipulation (e.g., writing, wiring) and simple grasping (e.g., pen, screwdriver). Must be able to balance; bend; kneel; reach; stoop. Must have good speech; color perception; good hearing; good near vision; use of both eyes. Other necessary physical activities/traits: N/A Working Conditions Work alone; work inside; works closely with others. #J-18808-Ljbffr