CONTRACT MANAGER- OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 64906949

Requisition No: 827687 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: CONTRACT MANAGER- OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 64906949

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64906949 

Salary:  $27.00 Hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 05/08/2024 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BROWARD COUNTY

CONTRACT MANAGER- 64906949

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM

 OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

This position requires you to work on site at one of our facilities located throughout Broward County.

This is an OPS (Other Personal Services) positions and as such no paid time off is offered. Health benefits will be offered for full-time employment.  OPS employees are eligible to participate in a deferred compensation plan.

 We request that all applications be completed with People First - no faxed or mailed applications to the agency. Experience, education, and/or training used to meet the minimum qualifications and in response to the qualifying questions must be verifiable through information contained in your application.

When completing the online application, all gaps of employment or education greater than 90 days starting from high school must be explained (approximate date, month, and year) identifying company name or if unemployed. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

DUTIES 

This is a professional position that serves as a Contract Manager for the Florida Department of Health in Broward County (DOH-Broward) as required by Section 287.057(15), F.S. The incumbent will perform the following to include but not be limited to: take a lead role in the negotiation of contracts as assigned;  develop new contracts, renewals, and amendments according to established procedures within required time frames; review and process all related invoices for payment; review quarterly financial statements in accordance with established time frames and procedures; monitor assigned contracts for programmatic and administrative requirements and prepare reports; provide technical assistance and site visits to assigned contracted providers; work with Department staff and providers to resolve any contractual issues; develop competitive procurement documents (i.e. RFP, ITB, ITN, etc.) and other grant related documents as needed and/or coordinate the competitive procurement process.

The incumbent will schedule, develop agendas for, and facilitate phone and/or face to face meetings with contractors to provide consultation and program coordination as needed. The incumbent will effectively problem solve, mediate conflicts to resolution, and maintain good solid working relationships with contracted providers.  

The incumbent will participate in trainings, community meetings/forums and conferences as needed.

The incumbent will perform data entry of contractual information as required.

The incumbent will perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:

Communicating effectively orally and in writing; knowledge of principles & processes involved in business and organizational planning, coordination and execution; knowledge of structure and content of English language; knowledge of numbers and their operations; able to use logic and analysis to identify strengths and weaknesses; research knowledge; able to identify things that must be changed to achieve a goal;

Working Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

•  Are you willing to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours, or days in the event of an emergency? Additionally, emergency duties are inclusive of working in Special Needs Shelters, or performing other emergency duties, but not limited to responses to or threats involving any disaster, man-made or natural.
• Valid driver’s license free of major infractions.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university .
• Proficient in business writing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to complete training in contract management and become a certified contract manager within six months of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience writing contracts.
• Experience managing contracts.
• Experience working in the HIV field.
• Experience writing business reports.
• Are you a Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) as required by Section 287.057(15) Florida Statutes. 
• Bachelor's degree in Health Services, Law, Human Services, Public Health, Business Administration, Accounting or a related field.

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

BROWARD COUNTY

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available:

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements.  Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Please be advised:

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.  

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov 

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.  Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system.  E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.   

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. 
 
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. 
 
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. 
 

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women.  The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise.  Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.    

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.