Contract Support Specialist II - 55001121

Contract Support Specialist II - 55001121

Join FDOT and be part of the team that works as one to improve safety, enhance mobility and inspire innovation in the Florida transportation system.

The mission of the Florida Department of Transportation is to provide a safe statewide transportation system that promotes the efficient movement of people and goods, supports the state's economic competitiveness, prioritizes Florida's environment and natural resources, and preserves the quality of life and connectedness of the state's communities.

As a OneFDOT team, we serve the people of Florida by providing a transportation network that is well planned, supports economic growth, and has the goal of being congestion and fatality free.

The work you will do:

Contract Support Specialist II-Turnpike Enterprise-Office of Toll Operations. This position will contribute to the agency by providing support to contract managers in the review of invoices, tracking contract expenditures, monitoring project milestones, deliverables, and overall performance.

The difference you will make:

Through cooperation, coordination and collaboration among the OneFDOT team, you will be contributing to a strong and empowering culture of TRREC: Trust, Relationships, Respect, Empowerment, and Communication.

How you will grow:

FDOT encourages our team members to grow through engagement, empowerment, training, and professional development. Through our agency's learning management system, you have access to hundreds of computer-based training and instructor-led courses.

Where you will work:

Office of Toll Operations

7941 Glades Road

Boca Raton, FL 33434

Annual salary range: $59,774.14 - $77,354.76

Your specific responsibilities:

Responsible for day-to-day contract support for Toll Operations Contracts. This includes, but is not limited to, providing support to contract managers in the review of invoices, tracking contract expenditures, monitoring project milestones, deliverables, and overall performance. Participates in all phases of a contract, from scope development, procurement, contract development and execution, implementation, monitoring, and improvement development. Ensures contractors are meeting all service levels, and documentation requirements, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and other reporting requirements. Works with tolls leadership in the identification of needs, scope and procurement mechanism, participates in the scope development and contract writing to ensure all needs are addressed and covered by the scope, vendor proposal and contractual language. Creates, maintains, and updates contract file documents including records related to project status meetings, oversight team review, contract performance, amendment renewals, among other relevant contractual documentation. Coordinates with the Department Contract Managers to process invoices, purchase orders and creates and maintains invoice tracking system. Participates and supports the department throughout the necessary contract audits and review processes. Ensures the department's compliance with all current and future contract requirements, triggering the necessary actions to address any potential gap. Works closely with other business units including Toll Systems, SunPass Operations and Tolls Data Center (or others as needed) to coordinate special activities, tasks, and projects. Performs other duties as assigned. Serves in times of emergency to support state response efforts and ensuring continuity of operations.

The successful candidate will have the following required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Knowledge of: Microsoft Office such as Word, Excel

Skills in: verbal and written communication

Ability to: learn toll operations and technology business processes and projects; support and track contract activities; plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments; maintain accurate records; learn other department programs; analyze and resolve problems using project plans, project specifications, and contract documents; maintain effective working relationships with others

The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

Health insurance (over 90% employer paid); $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid); Dental, vision and supplemental insurances; State of Florida retirement package; 10 paid holidays a year

Generous vacation and sick leave; Career advancement opportunities; Tuition waiver for public college courses; A variety of training opportunities; Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, visit: https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/