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REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
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The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Contract/Grant Administrator for the Evaluation and Planning Section (EPS) within the Human Services Department.
**Broward County is not accepting attachments for this recruitment, including resumes or similar supporting documentation. Please ensure you complete the application in its entirety and include all information you want considered**
The Evaluation and Planning Section (EPS) provides interrelated services with a focus on quality and accountability of operations. The EPS's goal is to improve human services standards of practice through a system of research, planning, internal program analysis, centralized quality assurance, information technology coordination, and records management.
General Description
Assists in initiating, coordinating and/or administering assigned programs or projects involving public sector procurements and/or contract, grant, or lease administration.
Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public or business administration or closely related field.
(One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.)
Requires two (2) years in procuring, managing and/or monitoring contracts, grants and/or leases or closely related experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses
Depending upon area of assignment, incumbents may be required to possess a valid Florida driver's license.
Preferences
- Master's Degree or higher in related field.
- Six Sigma Certification Yellow Belt (20 hours), Green Belt (35 hours), and/or Black Belt (95) hours.
- Certification from recognized state or national organization in related area of non-profit quality assurance/management.
- Experience or working knowledge of program evaluation and monitoring functions within children, health care, and/or homeless service programs.
- Experience conducting quality assurance activities in a direct service related field.
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Assists in the development of projects, programs, contracts, and grants and in the development of monitoring and/or evaluation policies, procedures and schedules.
Plans and schedules periodic reviews of grants, contract programs, and/or children's, health care and homeless projects, which include agency site visits to determine contractual compliance, service quality, efficacy of contracted programs in performing required activities, and achievement of outcomes.
Performs analysis of grants, contracts and/or leases; performs risk assessments; prepares statistical reports, project reports, monitoring and/or evaluation reports and related data using basic office computer software applications.
Develops and/or reviews established policies and procedures, validates performance data related to programs and various data reports.
Maintains an assignment of a moderate number of contracts for monitoring and/or evaluation activities.
Conducts site visits to observe and analyze the administrative competence and contractual compliance of contracted agencies and efficacy of contracted programs in performing required activities and achieving outcomes.
Provides technical assistance and training to assist contracted providers to achieve contractual compliance and to improve administrative, fiscal and programmatic performance.
Generates detailed contract related reports based on site visits and/or desk audits of the program/s, using computer-based software applications.
Performs follow-up reviews and technical assistance visits if data quality or corrective actions have been implemented.
Prepares monitoring/evaluation reports and related data using computer software applications.
Conducts technical assistance reviews and visits with agencies related to human service program performance data, including agency system monitoring.
Performs related work as required
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WORK ENVIRONMENT
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Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
None.
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SPECIAL INFORMATION
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Competencies
Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Looks at complex issues from multiple angles; explores issues to uncover underlying issues and root causes; sees the main consequences and implications of different options.
Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently. Identifies and obtains resources needed to accomplish objectives; identifies different ways to accomplish work when resources are limited. Makes progress across multiple priorities or responsibilities.
Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Outlines clear plans that put actions in a logical sequence; conveys some time frames. Aligns own work with relevant workgroups. Takes some steps to reduce bottlenecks and speed up the work.
Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Accepts responsibility for own work, both successes and failures. Handles fair share and does not make excuses for problems. Usually meets commitments to others.
Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Listens attentively and takes an interest. Keeps others well informed; conveys information clearly, concisely, and professionally when speaking or writing.
Maneuvers comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics. Has a firm grasp on organizational culture and politics; connects with key stakeholders and knows when to bring something to their attention.
Steps up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said. Shares own ideas and points of view openly, regardless of potential criticism or risk; shows conviction when faced with adversity and challenges; raises difficult topics to be sure they are addressed.
County Core Values
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.
- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
Emergency Management Responsibilities
Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
Broward County, Florida
$59,065.96 - $94,270.74 Annually
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, vacation time, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
March 27, 2024