Contract/Grant Administrator - Port Everglades Facilities Maintenance Division
Salary
$60,837.95 - $97,098.92 Annually
Location
Port Everglades, 1850 Eller Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
1414482
Department
Port Fac Maint Admin
Opening Date
07/10/2026
Closing Date
7/17/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
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 Contract/Grant Administrator in the Port Everglades Department, Facilities Maintenance Division.
The Contract Grant Administrator with the Seaport Facilities Maintenance Division will work in support of government procurement, contract, and grant administration. Processes requisitions and monitors associated purchase orders to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies. Reviews and approves invoices for payment, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to contract or grant terms.
General Description
Assists in initiating, coordinating and/or administering assigned programs or projects involving public sector procurements and/or contract, grant, or lease administration.
Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.
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 in procuring, managing and/or monitoring contracts, grants and/or leases or closely related experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses
Ability to secure and maintain a valid Florida Drivers License at the time of appointment and for the duration of employment.
Ability to secure and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification card (TWIC) within 60 days of employment and for the duration of employment.
Ability to secure and maintain a valid Seaport Business Purpose Credential for the duration of employment.
Preferences
Masters degree from an accredited college or university in Acquisition and Contract Management or closely related field
Certified Contract Manager (i.e. NCMA)
Certificate in Contract Management Leadership Development program (i.e. NCMA)
Project Manager Professional (PMP)
Microsoft Excel Expert (Advanced)
Certified Agent Buyer (CAB)
3+ years experience in contract administration for public or private facility maintenance contracts
2+ years of experience with maintenance-related or similar contract negotiations
2 + years of experience interpreting procurement rules, procedures, status, and guidelines related to contracts.
1+ years of experience using PeopleSoft (financial, purchasing) or similar systems
2+ years of experience with Contract Central or similar
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/or evaluating the activities and operations of a contract, grant and/or lease project.
Assists in the development of projects, programs, contracts, and grants and in the development of monitoring and/or evaluation policies, procedures and schedules; may assist in developing procurement or solicitation documents as well as in the review of solicitation or procurement responses.
Assists in researching and writing new grants.
Performs analysis of grants, contracts, and/or leases; prepares statistical reports, project reports, monitoring/ evaluation reports and related data using computer software applications.
Monitors/evaluates grants, contracts and/or leases.
Provides staff assistance to an administrative superior, division or department head in specially assigned areas of operation; assists and advises on matters pertaining to contract, grant and/or lease project assigned.
Facilitates the accomplishment of work through providing, obtaining and coordinating a variety of services.
Provides administrative liaison among various county operational and administrative functions related to an assigned contract grant and/or lease; 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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Please check the appropriate box below regarding a Transportation Worker Identification card (TWIC) within 60 days of employment and for the duration of employment.
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What is your highest level of education from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business, public administration, or closely related field?
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How many years of experience do you have in procuring, managing, and/or monitoring contracts, grants, and/or leases or closely related?
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What area of study is your degree in?
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Describe your experience in procuring, managing and/or monitoring contracts, grants and/or leases or closely related experience.
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Describe any experience you possess using the Contract Central platform or similar.
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