Procurement & Contract Specialist II - Solicitations

Have you worked and are familiar with the basic principles of public

Apply Today!* Work with department staff and project managers to draft, review, advertise, and award a variety of solicitations (Invitations for Bids, Request for Proposals, Request for Quotes, and others)* Follow an established and adopted set of standard operating procedures to accomplish assigned work, and ensure processes are transparent, consistent, and compliant* Facilitate public meetings for County staff, vendors, and others, including pre-bid conferences and evaluation meetings* Use a variety of adopted templates to prepare and draft contracts for goods, services, and projects* Work collaboratively with your team to research peer agencies and determine the best approach to complex or unusual procurements* Participate in periodic Partnership meetings with client departments; provide training and guidance navigating procurement processes**To be considered for this role, you** must **have the following:*** Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Liberal Arts, English, fields related to law, education, or writing, or a related field ***-WITH-*** Two (2) years of experience in public and/or private sector procurement or a related field.* ***-OR-*** Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field ***-WITH-*** four (4) years of experience in public or private sector procurement, or a related field.* ***-OR-*** Progressively responsible professional experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required degree.**The** *ideal* **candidate has the following knowledge, skills, and/or abilities:*** Three (3) years of related experience with procurement, contracts, education, law, writing, project management, or a related field.* CPPB or NIGP-CPP - *or the ability to obtain the certifications within three (3) years of hire.** Demonstrated ability to think and communicate strategically and analytically, both verbally and in writing.* Skilled in gathering, organizing, and analyzing data to draw sound, logical conclusions.* Capable of leading and facilitating meetings, with knowledge of public procurement practices at the local, state, and federal levels—*or a willingness to learn them*.* Enjoy great benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Florida Retirement System (FRS) and many, many more! Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!* For more information about employee benefits, please

for additional information.* Utilize our award-winning wellness program including free gyms at multiple Sarasota County Government locations.* Enjoy 11 paid holidays, 3 personal days and 16 paid vacation days in the first year of full-time employment with increasing accrual rates with years of service. (That adds up to a possible 30 days off in your 1st year!)**** #J-18808-Ljbffr