Come work for Sarasota County Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources, a nationally accredited agency managing over 55,000 acres of parkland.  Sarasota has been ranked the #1 best place to live in Florida and #18 in the country by US News and World Report. Living in Sarasota has elements of what many consider paradise. Warm temperatures year-round, award-winning beaches and a thriving arts and cultural scene have made Sarasota a go-to place for retirees and families

Contract Management Coordinator (Official Job Title: Business Professional III):  This is a professional and advanced technical/analytical position that performs analytical and technical duties in support of Parks, Recreation and Natural Resources goals and initiatives.  Serves as a liaison with employees, public and private organizations, community groups and other organizations. Provides leadership/support and project management on special projects.

Duties:

• Represents PRNR as the interface with Procurement related to the Baltimore Orioles Ed Smith Stadium and Buck O’Neil Baseball Complex  and Atlanta Braves Stadium Projects.  Collaborates with Major League Baseball Liaison to determine business needs with regards to CIP's and coordinates solicitation development (bids, solicitations, quotes, etc.).  Partners with Procurement to facilitate the development of solicitations; supports Stadium Project Manager in writing specifications and developing scopes; prepares bid forms; develops bid timeline/milestones; attends pre-bid meetings, bid openings, and post award meetings with vendors; develops contracts and term agreements and facilitates BCC contract execution and amendments.  Supports the Major League Baseball Liaison ensuring consistency and compliance with defined processes.  Works collaboratively with the PRNR Procurement Liaison and Office of Financial Management in ensuring budget is sufficient for Stadium Projects and helps manage the budget process annually. 
• Proactively provides oversight and governance for all PRNR formal contracts and agreements in compliance with policy and procedures.  Contributes to the drafting, negotiation, and execution of new contracts, grants, and other legal agreements.  Maintains records of contracts and other legal agreements, with focus on monitoring continual compliance. Performs routine reviews of all PRNR contracts and works with staff to ensure contractual compliance.   Develops training to assist in the development of contract development and management competencies within PRNR. 
• Independently develops and implements analytical studies and develops, compiles, and interprets statistical data.  Develops conclusions and makes recommendations assisting the management team in decision making; interprets complex written information; prepares detailed and comprehensive written reports.   Assists with special initiatives; provides project management support. 
• Administrative Agent/Contract Manager for Visit Sarasota County and the Arts Alliance of Sarasota County, Inc. Annual Agreements for Services which includes the development and monitoring compliance of the Annual Agreements, as well as all documentation necessary to receive Board of County Commissioner approval.
• Develops sponsorship/trade/business arrangements and relationships with businesses, individuals and organizations interested in supporting the PRNR.  Cultivate and implement a business-based donor development program.
• Serve as back-up support, as needed, for DDPP PRNR representative.  Serve as back-up support, as needed, for eBar and eCar origination and processing.  Serve as Departmental Records Management Coordinator for PRNR.

Minimum Qualifications:  A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Public or Business Administration, Finance, Planning, Industrial/Engineering Technology or job-related field AND three (3) years of professional job-related experience.  A Master's Degree preferred and can count for one-year of experience OR Seven (7) years professional job-related experience in management of technical projects/programs and strategic planning may substitute for the required education. 

Preferred Qualifications: A Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in Public or Business Administration or a related social sciences field preferred.

Job Competencies:  

• Ability to research, analyze and present complex data.
• Ability to identify trends through statistical analysis.
• Ability to think strategically.
• Knowledge of program management principles and techniques.
• Ability to apply comprehensive knowledge of a specific nature.
• Ability to evaluate and measure outcomes.
• Ability to communicate technical and business information effectively.
• Ability to design and implement contracts.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex applicable regulations, policies and procedures.

Sarasota County Government is committed to wellness and successful applicants must be tobacco free for twelve months preceding date of application .

Drug Free Work Environment             EOE/AA/ADA