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City of Boca Raton Contract Administrator in Boca Raton, Florida

Contract Administrator

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Contract Administrator

Salary

$29.63 - $32.00 Hourly

Location

Boca Raton, FL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

03961

Department

Municipal Services

Division

Administration 44/11001

Opening Date

10/22/2024

Closing Date

10/25/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

N

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Job Description

Responsible for overseeing the contractual aspects of public works operations and projects as they flow between the Purchasing, Legal, Accounting, Risk Management, and End-User Departments in order to ensure compliance with the policies that govern the Purchasing Department and the City of Boca Raton. This includes preparing, reviewing, and managing contracts related to the purchase or sale of goods and services, such as equipment, materials, supplies, or products. Additionally, this involves drafting, reviewing, and managing contracts related to the construction, maintenance, and repair of public infrastructure, such as roads, bridges, parks, and utilities.

Responsible for inspecting and monitoring contractors to ensure compliance with City contracts and performance. Ensure compliance with contract terms, resolve disputes, and monitor project progress to ensure timely and cost-effective completion. Responsible for reviewing and evaluating compliance issues/concerns and enforcing Purchasing Policies and Procedures. Employee has direct contact with suppliers/vendors during the contract review and negotiation process. This role requires a strong understanding of municipal contracts and negotiation skills to effectively manage contractual relationships.

Essential Functions

  • Preparation and revision of contracts, agreements, and work orders that involve the purchase of sale of goods and services

  • Proposal planning and administration of contracts, agreements, and work orders

  • Track funding authorizations and correspondence

  • Maintain and organize detailed filing system

  • Monitor contractor performance, including the reporting and status of contractor deliverables

  • Prepare contract documents, alterations, modifications, changes, Notices of Award, Notices to Proceed

  • Compile documents relating to project bidding process

  • Maintain an audit file for each contract which will include original contract, all correspondence, changes/deviations, alterations, amendments, clarifications, and payments

  • Schedule and facilitate contractor meetings

  • Conduct site visits and monitor departmental contractor performance

  • Review specifications for Bids, Requests for Quotes, Requests for Proposal; research tasks to be performed

  • Coordinate with other departments to ensure timely and accurate contract administration and problem resolution

  • Contact vendors regarding job completion, coordinate invoicing with finance, purchasing, and vendors

  • Investigate and resolve complaints from City staff regarding vendor performance

  • Duties as assigned regarding Department contract administration

  • Complete vendor performance reports

  • Assist Municipal Services staff with budget development and monitoring

  • Monitor Capital Improvement Project requests

  • Assist in the development of projects and contract specifications

  • Perform analysis of contracts; prepare statistical reports, project reports and related data

  • Provide professional level staff assistance to an administrative superior, division or department head in specially assigned areas of operation; assists and advises on matters pertaining to contracts assigned

  • Review, interpret and analyze contract terms and conditions and other contract documents

Related tasks:

  • Monitor equipment and supplies being used by contractors

  • Maintain related specification manuals and close-out documents

  • Assesses and orders supplies/materials as needed

  • Implement standard forms for daily operations

  • Update computer databases as required

  • Assist in planning, coordinating, and directing the work of subordinates as required by work assignment

  • Write and process work requests and job orders

  • Prepare requisitions for supplies and services

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

  • Bookkeeping terminology, methods, procedures, and equipment

  • Standard office procedures, practices and equipment

  • Accounting principles and related data processing equipment

  • Low and high value asset and supply procurement and division budget interpretation

  • Purchasing card reconciliation procedures

Skilled in:

  • Microsoft Office Suite products to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, at a moderate level of proficiency.

  • Write professional and effective letters, memos, emails, reports, contracts, and bid or proposal documents

Ability to:

  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, vendors, and associates

  • Understand and follow oral and written directions

  • Establish and follow detailed work procedures

  • Learn and utilize specialty software such as Oracle, Naviline, PS Tracks and more

  • Read and interpret documentation relating to project bidding processes

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

MINIMUM AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Some college coursework (60 credit hours) and/or associate's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business administration, project management, office administration, or a related field of study.

  • Two (2) years of related experience in an administrative or operations support role with progressive responsibility

  • Valid State of Florida Class "E" driver's license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Previous experience with vendor and/or contract management or administration

  • Previous experience with a public agency and/or municipal services or public works environment

Additional experience is accepted as a minimum requirement in lieu of the postsecondary degree on the following basis: additional four (4) years in lieu of the bachelor’s degree, and additional two (2) years in lieu of an associate degree

POST OFFER PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:

Final offer and employment are contingent upon successful completion of the following post-offer, pre-employment screening items:

  • Criminal Background Check

  • Employment Verification

  • Workers' Compensation

  • Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)

  • Drug and Alcohol Screen

    Physical and Environmental Demands and Conditions:

The environmental conditions and physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

  • Occasionally ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like

  • Occasionally moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces

  • Occasionally remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods

  • Continuously moving about within the immediate work area to accomplish tasks

  • Occasionally moving from one worksite to another

  • Occasionally adjusting or moving objects weighing up to 10 pounds in all directions

  • Continuously communicating with others to exchange information

  • Continuously repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers

  • Continuously operates a computer and other equipment using motions requiring manual dexterity or fine motor skills

  • Occasionally operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment

  • Continuously assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned

  • Continuously able to observe details accurately and identify variances

  • Occasionally lift/carry objects 15 pounds or less

  • Occasionally push/pull objects 15 pounds or less

  • Continuously working in a normal office environment with few physical discomforts

  • Continuously demonstrating regular in office attendance

    The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity (https://www.myboca.us/1226/Equal-Employment-Opportunity) , Inclusive, Veteran's Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. It is the policy of the City of Boca Raton to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

BENEFITS SUMMARY

Full-Time Non-Bargaining Employees

ANNUAL LEAVE: Shall accrue prior to an employee attaining permanent status in the classified service, and may be used after six (6) months of employment at the sole discretion of the Department Head, but it shall not be paid out upon resignation or termination unless the employee has attained permanent status (one full year). The maximum accrual is 360 hours.

Year of Service Accrual

0 to 5 full years 8 hours per month

5 to 10 full years 10 hours per month

10 to 15 full years 12 hours per month

15 full years and over 14 hours per month

CASH OUT OF ANNUAL LEAVE: Employees who have attained permanent status shall be permitted to cash out up to forty (40) hours of accrued and unused Annual Leave, either in a single lump sum payment or two or more partial payments, each fiscal year.

SICK LEAVE: 8 hours per month. Any hours in excess of 960 will be paid off annually at 50%. Upon retirement, employees with a minimum of 5 years continuous service will receive 50% of sick leave balance. Termination for reasons other than retirement shall be entitled to payment for accrued, but unused sick leave, as follows:

Years of service Percentage

Less than 2 full years 0%

2 to 5 full years 10%

5 to 10 full years 20%

10 full years or more 30%

Retirement (normal, early or disability) 50%

HEALTH INSURANCE (Premiums): Employee Medical (Base Plan) - Paid 100% by City. Employee contributions are required for the buy up employee coverage plans. Employee Dental (DHMO or Basic PPO Plan) & Vision (Basic Plan) paid 100% by City. Employee contributions are required for the Employee + Dependent(s) for the Medical, Dental, & Vision Plan.

CONTINUOUS SERVICE BENEFIT: As of December 1 each year - Paid during the month of December.

Year of Service Benefit

5 to 10 full years $600 annually

10 to 15 full years $800 annually

15 full years and over $1,100 annually

RETIREMENT PLANS: The two pension/retirement options are listed below:

  • An option to enroll in a Defined Contribution Retirement Plan. The Defined Contribution Retirement Plan will not require a mandatory contribution. The City will contribute seven (7%) percent of the annual base wages annually. The vesting period for this plan shall be one (1) year from date of hire in the classified service, which coincides with your one-year probationary period.

  • An option to enroll in a Defined Benefit Retirement Plan option is available. There is a ten (10) year vesting period with a multiplier of 2.00% at normal retirement and a mandatory seven and three-quarters (7.75%) percent employee contribution.

  • The two (2) options will be fully explained prior to an irrevocable selection.

Optional: 457 Deferred Compensation Savings Plan is available.

HOLIDAYS: 14 per year: 11 recognized holidays and 3 floating days which are allocated for the fiscal year beginning October 1, to all 8 hour per day employees. Employees hired between October 1 and March 31 shall receive 3 floating holidays. Employees hired between April 1 and September 30 shall receive 1.5 floating holidays. Floating holidays must be used within the fiscal year. Non-task employees working 10-hour days receive 10, 10-hour paid holidays but do not receive floating holidays.

FUNERAL LEAVE: Up to 3 workdays - In State; Up to 5 workdays - Out of State

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT: Full-time employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement as outlined in the City’s Tuition Reimbursement Policy which is available in Human Resources and subject to the availability of departmental funds.

MILITARY LEAVE: Members in military reserve units who attend annual training are entitled to paid leave not to exceed 30 days each calendar year.

EAP: Employees, spouses, and eligible dependents have access to five (5) face-to-face sessions with a counselor through Cigna's Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Services include assistance with legal, financial, parenting, elder care, pet care, and identity theft.

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