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Requisition No: 839798
Agency: Department of Education
Working Title: SYSTEMS PROJECT CONSULTANT - 48000042
Location: Turlington Building, Tallahassee, FL
Pay range: $49,584.67 – $52,954.57
Note: This is a re-advertisement, and previous applicants do not need to reapply for consideration.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a level 2 background screening pursuant to Chapter 435, Florida Statutes.
Job Description:
This position will serve as a Contract Manager for the Division of Technology and Innovation within the Resource Management section. The person in this position is expected to manage the division's IT procurements and successfully execute IT contracts and amendments.
Duties & Responsibilities:
This position functions with a high degree of independence and initiative in the development of contract documents, and the successful approval and execution of contracts and amendments. Duties include but are not limited to:
- Provides technical consultation, research, recommendations, and quotes for DOE technology purchases.
- Enters requests for e-quotes into MFMP Collaboration.
- Enters, reviews, approves, and receives purchases in MFMP AOD.
- Monitors contracts for compliance and performance.
- Receives, reviews, and processes invoice submissions in a timely manner and monitors the successful payment process as well as contract expenditures and encumbrances.
- Advises management on policy problems related to technology needs and any potential issues.
- Assists management in developing plans for meeting customer requests in a timely manner.
- Coordinates the tracking of deliverables and supporting work products for completeness and quality assurance.
The incumbent must comply with all Department of Education contract administration policies and procedures. The incumbent must either have a Florida Certified Contract Manager certification or be able to achieve FCCM certification within 6 months of employment.
Who We're Looking For:
The ideal incumbent must be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities, and maintain goal-directed behavior and performance sometimes under stressful conditions. Organizational skills and the ability to multitask are key to successfully completing the duties and responsibilities of this position.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Working knowledge and experience using MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP).
- Knowledge of State procurement policy and procedure.
- Proficiency with Microsoft applications.
- Ability to analyze, reconcile, and track information to issue resolutions.
- Ability to think and act independently to research and resolve issues, and to meet strict deadlines under pressure, while maintaining a professional demeanor.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Effective customer service skills.
Minimum Qualifications:
Working knowledge and experience using MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP).
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferences will be given to applicants who hold a Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) Certification.
Application Information & Requirements:
Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety. Your packet may be held up at the final review step if you are missing the below items:
- Work History (entered with the most recent/current listed first):
• Any and all State of Florida jobs
• Any and all Florida University jobs
• All periods of employment from high school graduation
• Periods of unemployment - Include supervisor names and phone numbers including current place of employment.
- Gaps of 3 months or more must be addressed - you will need to account for and explain any gaps in employment including unemployment.
- Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
- It is unacceptable to use the statement "See Resume" in place of entering work history.
- Your candidate profile will convert to your official application.
- If claiming Right to First Interview, candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying.
All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
- Annual and Sick Leave Benefits
- Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday annually.
- State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
- Retirement plan options, including employer contributions.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities).
- Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required).
Position Location:
This position is located at our headquarters location at 325 West Gaines Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399.
Background Screening Requirements:
It is the policy of the Florida Department of Education that applicants for employment undergo level 2 employment screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.
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