Business Manager - Contracts

St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners is seeking a Business Manager for our well established Solid Waste Department located in beautiful St. Augustine, Florida. 

St. Johns County residents enjoy a healthy quality of life with many perks including one of the top rated public school systems in the State of Florida, miles of beach shoreline, peaceful estuary scenery of the St. Johns River, long established agriculture and equestrian scene, and the nation’s oldest city, historic St. Augustine. In 2019 St. Johns County was ranked the 10^th fastest growing county in the United States showcasing that there is truly something for everyone in St. Johns County! 

The St. Johns County Solid Waste Department oversees the effective management of commercial, residential waste and recycling for the County. 

Employees work in a team-oriented environment in a variety of divisions with the goal to provide the best services to our citizens in North Florida. 

The newly selected Business Manager is responsible for managing all contract activities of the Solid Waste Department. A strong background with experience in contract administration, management and compliance.   ****Interviews have tentatively been reserved for May 13th and May 14th. ****.

The ideal Business Manager candidate must possess St. Johns County’s core values of Dedication, Openness, Adaptability, Visionary, Fiscal Responsibility, Integrity, Humility and must work well in a collaborative team environment. Some of the specific tasks include but are not limited to:

• Develops and manages financial, budgetary and administrative operational functions ensuring compliance to State, County and local municipality requirements. Overseas the monitoring and reporting of various departmental expenditures and/or revenues. 
• Provides professional, financial, and technical guidance to County directors and managers in the areas of budget, finance, operational analysis, and financial management/administrative procedures.
• Researches, develops and implements financial management procedures. Develops various ad hoc reports, narratives, analyses, and audits.
• Hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates assigned staff. Provides employee development planning and oversight to ensure assigned goals and objectives are met.
• Directs the execution and monitors departmental budgets. Provides oversight to the timely and accurate analysis of budgets and financial reports. 
• Coordinates with the County Budget Office to communicate budget status and issues, ensures compliance with purchasing requirements and deadlines, amends existing budgets, and facilitates annual budget preparation and year-end budget activities.
• Assists and collaborates with members of the purchasing and procurement departments regarding contract preparation, execution, and monitoring of Department agreements. Works to ensure continued departmental compliance with contractual terms, conditions and provisions. 
• Serves as the primary departmental contact to the Human Resources Department regarding human resource related matters such as recruitment, terminations, performance management, benefits, and employee compensation/classification. 
• Depending on departmental assignment, may direct specialized activities related to grants programs such as budget development and documentation.
• Interacts with various boards, committees and other meeting groups for the purpose of relaying financial information.
• Maintains a full-time presence on the job.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Candidates for the Business Manager are encouraged to apply if they meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college in Public Administration, Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a closely related field. An equivalent combination of education, related training and/or relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. 
• Minimum three (3) years progressively responsible experience performing administrative and fiscally related duties related to purchasing, budgeting, contract compliance and human resource matters.
• One (1) year of supervisory experience preferred.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license.
• Must possess the skills to operate general office equipment, basic computer equipment, and software.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing in the English language.

NOTE TO APPLICANTS: 

Candidates may apply through St. Johns County’s Online Application System: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sjcfl

Applications must be submitted through St. Johns County’s Online Application System in order to be considered. Paper documents, emailed resumes or otherwise are not accepted in lieu of an application. All applications must be submitted before the advertised closing date.

St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners is a drug free workplace and equal opportunity employer.

Salary : $63,624 - $81,513