Contract/Grant Administrator
Salary
$60,837.95 - $97,098.92 Annually
Location
Aviation Administration - Terminal 4, 320 Terminal Drive Suite 200, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315, FL
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
1414377
Department
Avi ACD Contracts Admin
Opening Date
07/09/2026
Closing Date
7/16/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
Position Hiring Range
$60,837.95 - $82,000.00
Note:
The starting rate of pay will be within the Position Hiring Range indicated above based on qualifications and/or experience that exceed the minimum qualification requirements. The full salary range (annually or hourly) of this job class also displays above.
Veterans Preference Notice
Under Section 295.07, Florida Statutes, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment with Broward County and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.
International Degree Verification
International degrees must be evaluated by an approved member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) www.naces.org/members or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE) https://aice-eval.org/endorsed-members. Candidates are responsible for all evaluation expenses. Completed evaluations do not guarantee employment and are subject to approval by Broward County Human Resources.
REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Contract/Grant Administrator in the Aviation Development Division.
2026 Benefits of Broward County Employment
Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year
Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)
Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions
Paid Parental Leave
Health Benefits
High-deductible Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums: Employee $10.90 / Family $80.79
Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2000 Annually
Consumer Driven Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums: Employee $82.58 / Family $286.79
Florida Retirement System (FRS) - Pension or Investment Plan
457 Deferred Compensation county matches up to $2,000 a year
This position requires the candidate to assist Management and the Project Management teams in facilitating construction and consultant contracts to market. The candidate will be involved in the procurement process from pre-procurement, through solicitation, award, and post-award. Primary responsibilities include, development of the procurement, compliance with procurement processes, supplier response review, deadline management, and contract administration. Additional responsibilities include development of Board Agenda items to secure high-dollar value contract amendments, Change Orders, etc. The ideal candidate should be a proactive team member with the ability to work closely with all stakeholders including the Office of the County Attorney, Executive Management, Purchasing, Small Business, and Risk Management. The candidate must have good critical thinking, evaluation and time-management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines, be organized, detail-oriented, have good writing and grammar skills, be familiar with the Procurement processes, and have experience with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
General Description
Assists in initiating, coordinating and/or administering assigned programs or projects involving public sector procurements and/or contract administration.
Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Must possess a valid Florida Drivers License with authority to drive a county vehicle for the duration of appointment.
Ability to obtain and maintain an Airport Security Badge
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public or business administration or closely related field.
(One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.)
Requires two (2) years of experience in procuring, managing and/or monitoring contracts, grants and/or leases or closely related experience
Special Certifications and Licenses
Prefer Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO)
Prefer Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB)
Preferences
Masters Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or closely related field
Public Sector Procurements and/or contract, grant or lease administration
2+ years of experience in PeopleSoft
1+ years of experience in Legistar
1+ years of experience in BIdSync/Periscope
All Aviation Department employees must possess the ability to interact courteously with the public, Airport/product vendors, contractors, managers and coworkers to maintain a professional work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that promotes a positive work environment. Must have good customer service skills and the ability to provide solutions in a fast-paced environment, whether working independently or as part of a team. Must be analytical and detail oriented with good troubleshooting and problem-solving ability and possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
SCOPE OF WORK
Duties and Responsibilities
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Maintains an assignment of contracts for administration, monitoring and/or evaluation activities.
May conduct agency site visits to determine contractual compliance and efficacy of contracted programs in performing required activities and achieving outcomes.
Generates detailed contract related reports based on site visits and/or desk audits of the programs using computer software applications.
Maintains contract related data in hard copy and electronic formats.
Initiates and/or coordinates and manages all activities of a contract, grant and/or lease project which has operational responsibility of limited scope, a small-sized budget, and which may provide a supplemental county service.
Assumes project responsibility for administering, monitoring and evaluating contracts and procurement activities with stakeholders.
Prepares and assists with development of procurement or solicitation documents for public advertisement.
Non-technical review of drawings, specifications and supplier responses.
Writes and prepares executive memos, including Agenda Items for the Broward County Board of County Commissioners.
Assists in the development of policies, procedures, timelines and schedules.
Maintains an assignment of contracts for administration, monitoring and/or evaluation activities.
Generates detailed contract related reports, prepares statistical and project reports using computer software applications.
Maintains contract related data in hard copy and electronic formats.
Provides staff assistance to an administrative superior, division or department head in specially assigned areas of operation.
Facilitates the accomplishment of work through providing, obtaining and coordinating a variety of services.
Liaises with team members, consultants, various county operational and administrative functions related to an assigned contract or project.
Interprets and explains policy regulations and operating procedures.
Performs related work as assigned.
Competencies
Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Looks at complex issues from multiple angles; explores issues to uncover underlying issues and root causes; sees the main consequences and implications of different options.
Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently. Identifies and obtains resources needed to accomplish objectives; identifies different ways to accomplish work when resources are limited. Makes progress across multiple priorities or responsibilities.
Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Outlines clear plans that put actions in a logical sequence; conveys some time frames. Aligns own work with relevant workgroups. Takes some steps to reduce bottlenecks and speed up the work.
Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Accepts responsibility for own work, both successes and failures. Handles fair share and does not make excuses for problems. Usually meets commitments to others.
Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Listens attentively and takes an interest. Keeps others well informed; conveys information clearly, concisely, and professionally when speaking or writing.
Maneuvers comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics. Has a firm grasp on organizational culture and politics; connects with key stakeholders and knows when to bring something to their attention.
Steps up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said. Shares own ideas and points of view openly, regardless of potential criticism or risk; shows conviction when faced with adversity and challenges; raises difficult topics to be sure they are addressed.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
None.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
County Core Values
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the Countys four core behavioral competencies.
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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
County-wide Emergency Responsibilities
Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward Countys Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of County-paid life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,000. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Employees who are hired into a full-time, or part-time position working 20 hours per week, are considered benefits-eligible. Benefits become effective on the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Additional information about Broward County Benefits.
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What is the highest level of education you have obtained with major coursework in public or business administration or closely related field?
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How many years of experience do you have in procuring, and /or monitoring contracts, or closely related experience?
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Do you have or have the ability to obtain a Florida Class E drivers license?
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Briefly describe your experience with the preparation, procurement and implementation of County and/or private contracts. Include your experience with Bid or Request for Proposal process?
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Briefly describe your experience reviewing specifications and/or writing scope of work documents.
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Briefly describe your experience assisting with contract administration, including monitoring and evaluation?
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What processes and/or software programs would you utilize to track contracts assigned to you (i.e. expiration dates, insurance certificates, contractual reporting requirements, etc.)
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This position requires multi-tasking. Please provide an example in your present job showing the skill set you possess to be successful of this requirement.
Required Question
Employer Broward County
Address 115 S. Andrews Ave.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301-4800
Phone (954) 831-4000
Website http://www.broward.org/careers