JOB
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for a Contract/Grant Administrator position.General DescriptionAssists 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 RequirementsRequires 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 in procuring, managing and/or monitoring contracts, grants and/or leases or closely related experience.Special Certifications and LicensesMust possess a valid FL Class E Driver’s License at time of appointment and must be able to obtain and maintain authorization to drive on County business.Preferences* Ph.D in related field* Master's degree in related field* Paralegal Certificate* Certification in recognized state or national organization in related area of project management, procurement, or grants administration* Two (2) or more years of experience managing housing programming or contracts, HUD or social services* One (1) or more years of experience writing HUD grants or related field.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
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.This is professional and administrative work assisting the Homeless Initiative Partnerships section in initiating, coordinating, and administering housing and social service programs or projects involving public sector procurements and/or contract and grant administration.Work involves monitoring or evaluating compliance with the terms of a contract or grant which has operational responsibilities of a moderate scope and/or reviewing community agency adherence to established standards. Activities may also include monitoring or evaluating compliance with established human/public service program outcomes and associated indicators. Employees in this class are expected to initiate, coordinate and manage activities of assigned procurements, contracts, grants and/or monitor or evaluate them with some independence, although all major decisions are referred to an administrative superior for advice and direction.Incumbent may serve as lead worker and will work in collaboration with technical subordinates. Work is reviewed through reports and program achievements.• Maintains an assignment of a moderate number of contracts for administration, monitoring and/or evaluation activities.• Monitors or evaluates grants and contracts.• Conducts site visits to observe and analyze the administrative competence and contractual compliance of contracted agencies and efficacy of contracted programs in performing required activities and achieving outcomes.• Provides technical assistance and training to assist contracted providers to achieve contractual compliance and to improve administrative, fiscal and programmatic performance.• Generates detailed contract related reports based on site visits and/or desk audits of the program/s, using computer based software applications.• Reviews and approve provider invoices for payment.• Performs analysis of federal, state and local laws and statutes related to social service programs.• Maintains contract related data in hard copy and electronic formats. • Initiates, coordinates, manages, monitors, and/or evaluates activities of a contract and grants which has operational responsibility of a moderate scope, a moderate-sized budget, and/or which may provide a supplemental County service.• Assumes project responsibility for administering, monitoring and/or evaluating social service programs ,activities and operations of a contract and grants.• Assists in the development of projects, programs, contracts and grants and in the development of monitoring and evaluation policies, procedures and schedules; may assist in developing procurement or solicitation documents; may assist with review of solicitation or procurement responses.• Performs analysis of grants and contracts; prepares statistical reports, project reports, monitoring and/or evaluation reports and related data using basic office computer software applications.• Researches and writes new grant proposals.• Provides professional level staff assistance to an administrative superior or division or department superior in specially assigned areas of operation; assists and advises on matters pertaining to contract and grant assigned.• May assist in planning, coordinating and directing the work of subordinates as required by work assignment.• Monitors and evaluates local homeless services administered or funded by County either through the County’s general fund or through U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds to assess their performance based on factors identified by the State and/or HUD.• Provides administrative liaison among various community, county operational and administrative functions related to an assigned contract grant; interprets and explains policy regulations and operating procedures. Performs related work as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
CompetenciesManages ComplexityMakes 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.ResourcefulnessSecures 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 AlignsPlans 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 AccountabilityHolds 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 EffectivelyDevelops 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 SavvyManeuvers 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.County Core ValuesAll 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.Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ComplianceBroward 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.Emergency Management ResponsibilitiesNote: 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 ResponsibilitiesAll 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.