New

Contract/Grant Administrator

Broward County, Florida
$60,837.95 - $97,098.92 Annually
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, vacation time, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Florida, Fort Lauderdale
Jul 09, 2026
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 Driver's 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 Bachelor's 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 Master's 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 candidates must complete an extensive work history verification and criminal background check, including fingerprinting and all other information as required by the Federal Aviation Administration. * Post-offer physical examination. * Ability to maintain authorization to drive a County vehicle. Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge. 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 Manages Complexity: 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. Resourcefulness: 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 Aligns: 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. Ensures Accountability: 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. Communicates Effectively: 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. Organizational Savvy: 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. Courage: 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 County's four core behavioral competencies. Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions. Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization. Copyright 2025 Korn Ferry. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED 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 County's 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.