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Start Here. Grow Here. Stay Here.

Be a vital part of high-impact county projects, ranging from new building design and construction to the procurement of major software systems. Our Solicitations team partners with varying departments on initiatives like road construction, park and playground development, and the renourishment of Sarasota’s world-renowned beaches - all helping to drive progress across the county.

Whether you're new to public procurement and skilled in data analysis and meeting facilitation or you're an experienced procurement professional ready to grow further, we'd love to speak with you! We offer training for those new to the field and offer support in obtaining (or maintaining) professional certifications. Apply today and take the next step in your career!

About the Position

If selected for this role, you will be responsible for...

+ Maintaining the acquisition of goods and services, including design and construction projects.

+ Preparing, reviewing, and releasing solicitations (RFPs, ITNs, IFBs, RFQs), ensuring compliance with procurement policies, codes, and statutes.

+ Conducting procurement planning with departments, developing timelines, and clarifying responsibilities.

+ Facilitating public procurement meetings, site visits, bid openings, and evaluation committees.

+ Evaluating bidder responsiveness and recommending contract awards.

+ Drafting and managing contracts, amendments, extensions, terminations, and related documentation.

+ Reviewing and approving procurement items for compliance (eBar/eCar).

+ Supporting contract negotiations and assisting in resolving disputes.

+ Delivering training and guidance to departments and vendors on procurement and contract management.

+ Contributing to the continuous improvement of procurement systems, processes, and procedures.

About the Schedule

Work Hours:

+ Full-time, 40 hours per week.

+ Typical Schedule: Monday - Friday, 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. ( no weekends! )

+ E-Work/Remote Work: Our Procurement team currently has the option to work remotely up to two (2) days per week! Once you've completed your first six months—and depending on work needs and other considerations—you may become eligible for this great benefit.

As a reminder, all county employees are considered essential and must be prepared to protect and support the community and its citizens. Each employee, without exception, will have a duty assignment and be required to work during a disaster or declared emergency.

About You:

To be considered for this role, you must have the following:

+ Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Liberal Arts, English, Law, Education, Writing, Accounting, Finance, Public/Business Administration, 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:

Please note that these are not requirements but bonuses for your consideration.

+ 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.

Professional Development: YOUR continued education and professional growth are a top priority for us. As part of our team, you'll receive paid opportunities for continuing education in public procurement and support in obtaining (or maintaining) professional procurement certifications. We’re proud to assist with certifications such as:

+ Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB)

+ Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO)

+ NIGP-CPP (Certified Procurement Professional)

Visit www.nigp.org , www.uppcc.org, and www.fappo.org for more information on the Procurement profession and associated certifications.

About Everything Else:

Starting Pay: up to $62,628.00, based on experience.

Our interview process could include phone interview(s), Microsoft Teams video interview(s), and/or in-person interview(s).

If you are selected to join our team, please click on this link to review the Required First Day Documents (http://www.scgov.net/home/showpublisheddocument/66596/638617478290291353) . You will need to present the following items on your first day:

1. I-9 Acceptable Documents to show your identity and authorization to work. Use this link to learn more and review the different document options: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

+ If your position requires a Florida Driver’s License, this must be one of your documents. (Your Florida Driver’s License can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List B Documents.)

2. U.S. Social Security Card (signed, physical card). This is a requirement of our Payroll Department and failure to provide this document could jeopardize timely compensation. (Your U.S. Social Security Card can serve as one of your documents listed in link above – List C Documents.)

Benefits:

+ 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! C hoose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!

+ For more information about employee benefits, please click this link or visit SCGov.net (https://www.scgov.net/government/human-resources/employee-health-and-benefits) 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!)​​

A different blend of voices prompt better conversations, choices and results for everyone. Sarasota County – Many Voices, One Team.

We celebrate and value the experiences, backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths that make us different.

Our vision is to attract, develop, retain and engage a talented workforce broadly representative of the citizens and communities we serve. To further value creativity, innovation, collaboration and great customer service – internally and externally.

A job applicant with a disability who requires reasonable accommodation to participate in the application/selection process is requested to make known the need for an accommodation to Human Resources or appropriate county staff members. For assistance with the application, please call 941-861-5353.

Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in all services, programs or activities. View the complete policy at scgov.net (keywords: ADA Compliance).

Sarasota County Government is a Tobacco-Free/Drug-Free Workplace.