SOLICITATION ADMINISTRATOR - 60067195

About the role

The Solicitation Administrator position within the DCF Office of Contracted Client Services in the Tallahassee Area is a Government Operations Consultant II. This role requires a Monday through Friday, 8-hour daily work schedule.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the procurement of agency contracts and grants, ensuring the proper procurement process occurs.
• Advises and supports the Policy Team in the development of procurement processes and policies.
• Conducts detailed reviews of all solicitation and solicitation related documents to ensure documents are in compliance with established policies, rules, and statutes.
• Develops and provides training to Department staff.
• Provides technical assistance to Department procurement and contract staff on all issues that arise related to contracts and procurement of contracts.
• Keeps electronic postings up to date related to procurements and public meetings.
• Ensures proper approval is obtained for various types of procurements.
• Act as the Procurement Officer on solicitations.

Requirements

• A minimum of two years of professional experience in Federal or State of Florida contractual management and procurement, as well as governmental contract laws, rules, and regulations, as evidenced by your supporting resume and State of Florida application;
• Must be aware of and use Florida Statutes on governmental procurement as well as contracts and/or grants;
• Professional experience in a government role with procurement processes (such as a procurement officer, contract manager, or contract administrator);
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;

Preferred candidates

• Professional experience in providing training;
• Florida Certified Contract Manager and/or Certified Negotiator designation;
• Project Manager Professional (PMP) Certification;
• Professional experience in applying principles, regulations, and statutes related to Florida Government in the Sunshine / Open Government / Public Records.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of governmental procurement and contract law;
• Knowledge of statutes and rules surrounding governmental procurement and contracting;
• Communication Skills;
• Problem Solving Skills;
• Critical Thinking Skills;
• Proofreading Skills;
• Stress Management Skills;
• Training Skills;
• Ability to take direction and deal effectively with changes in direction or policy;
• Ability to effectively communicate, both in verbal and written form;
• Ability to meet deadlines;
• Ability to operate computer effectively;
• Ability to solve problems, and develop recommendations to improve procurement and contracting practices;
• Ability to effectively train others;
• Ability to work well with others and be a team player.

Background Screening Requirement

The State of Florida requires successful completion of a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment. Additionally, employees are subject to background re-screening at least every five (5) years.

Veterans’ Preference

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.