Contracting Agent - $1,000 Sign-On Incentive

**May have the ability to perform duties in a remote hybrid setting**

 At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals. We are currently seeking a well-qualified candidate for a Contracting Agent role in the Procurement Division.

General Functions

 This position is responsible for the review, analysis, formulation, and enforcement of formal written contractual agreements for the County’s procurement of professional services, construction, commodities, and general services. Responsible for ensuring the County’s contractual procedures are properly applied to ensure maximum effective and efficient control of contracts in accordance with current Federal, State and County laws and regulations. Work involves the review, analysis, and development of procurement and contractual requirements for departments/divisions and agencies under the control of the Board of County Commissioners.

Work is performed under a Contracts Supervisor with limited supervision using considerable independent judgment, discretion and initiative and is reviewed for compliance with division objectives and policies for achievement of desires results.

Representative Duties/Assignments

Duties may vary based on area of assignment. The following are representative duties, it is not the intent to capture all duties performed by this classification.

Administers and enforces contract performance to ensure strict compliance with contract terms and conditions. Prepares and maintains accurate records and documentation on all solicitations, responses, purchases, contracts, correspondence and related follow-up.

Manages procurement responsibilities involving contractual professional services, construction, commodities and general services.

Seeks maximum competition in expenditure of public funds while maintaining a reputation for fairness and integrity.

Researches and develops specifications, scope of work, contractual terms and conditions, bid forms, drawings and contracts.

Provides support and guidance to all users in all procurement matters. Advises, trains and serves as liaison to all Orange County departments on procurement procedures.

Reviews and interprets insurance certificates, bid, payment and performance bonds to ensure contractual compliance. Coordinates with legal and risk management staff to implement, review and administer special contractual conditions for protection of the County.

Develops strategy and negotiates contract price, terms and conditions in the best interest of Orange County.

Conducts pre- and post-award conferences, coordinates and participates in protest hearings and procurement committees.

Performs market research to ensure justification for sole source procurements and product standardization.

Prepares support material necessary for Board of County Commissioners approval of contracts including the preparation of agenda items.

Researches other governmental entity competitive contract vehicles for reasonable pricing to expedite delivery of goods and services to end users and reduce procurement administrative cost.

Researches and advises users on market trends, new products and services, developments and alternative sources of procurement.

Audits end user issued delivery orders to ensure compliance and proper use of contract.

Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

 Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and three (3) years of experience in contract management and procurement or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year for year basis.

Preferences

NIGP Certified Procurement Professional (NIGP-CPP).

UPPCC Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) or equivalent. Experience with Procuring Construction and Professional Services.