Procurement & Contract Specialist II - Non

Position: Procurement & Contract Specialist II - Non-Competitive
* Full-time, 40 hours per week.

* Typical Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (
* no weekends!*)
* After you complete your first six (6) months of employment, this position is eligible to work remotely up to two (2) days per week (
* contingent on work requirements and other factors*).
** To be considered for this role, you
** must
** have the following:
*** Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts, English, fields related to law, education, or writing, or a related field ***-AND
- *** Two (2) years of experience in public sector procurement, information technology/IT procurement, or a related field.* ***-OR
- *** Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field ***-AND
- *** Four (4) years of experience in public or private sector procurement.* ***-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 (totaling a minimum of six (6) years of related professional experience).
** The*
* * ideal
* ** candidate has the following knowledge, skills, and/or abilities:
*** CPPB or NIGP-CPP ***-OR
- *** the ability to obtain CPPB or NIGP-CPP certification within three (3) years of appointment to the position.
* Three (3) years of related experience with procurement, contracts, education, law, writing, project management, or a related field.
* 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:
** Starting Pay Rate:
** up to $62,628.00, based on experience.
* 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! Choose one of three great medical plans, including one with a $0 premium option, with completed preventative visits!
* For more information about employee benefits, please  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!)***
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