Contract Support Specialist II - 55008632

Contract Support Specialist II - 55008632

The Florida Department of Transportation is looking for a Contract Support Specialist II. This position will receive contract documents, supplemental agreements, and unilateral payment packages. Processes these documents by coordinating with District Legal Department and District Construction Engineer, inputs into appropriate databases. Oversees processing and execution of all Contingency Supplemental Agreements and Field Supplemental Agreements on road and bridge construction projects.

Annual Salary Range: $59,774.14 - $77,354.76

Your specific responsibilities include receiving contract documents, supplemental agreements, and unilateral payment packages and checking for accuracy and completeness. Processes these documents by coordinating with the District Legal Department and the District Construction Engineer. Inputs the particulars of each document into the appropriate databases. Prepares record retention paperwork for disposal of documents at the appropriate time frames. Assists in preparing various monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports for Department management.

The successful candidate will have the following required knowledge, skills, and abilities: knowledge of documents used to establish Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) construction contract changes and Consultant Engineering Inspection (CEI) contract changes; concepts, terminology, principles of road and bridge construction and maintenance; interpretation of FDOT "Standard Specifications" and "Roadway and Traffic Design Standards"; use of personal computers, Windows, Word Processing, spreadsheets, email, and web based system applications; effectively communicate (orally and in writing) with contractors, FDOT and CEI staff, and the public; work independently and effectively with little supervision; supervise people; understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to Equal Employment Opportunity/Disadvantaged Business Enterprise/On the Job Training programs; utilize problem-solving techniques; plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or its equivalent; 2 years of experience in a related field can substitute for the high school diploma or equivalency. This position requires certification in Final Estimates Level I and Level II through the Construction Training Qualification Program (CTQP). Must obtain within (6) months and maintain thereafter.