Contract Administrator

Department

Housing Human Services Department

Community Resources

Permanent

Full

Close date: 02/02/2026

THIS POSITION IS APPOINTIVE SERVICE/GRANT FUNDED

$2,022.03 to $2,224.23 biweekly. Actual salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Viera/Government Center. Work schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Performs experienced professional work administering and coordinating contracts and agreements for professional and other services, grants, and other procurement-related agreements for the Housing and Human Services Department.

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Organizational Management, Social Work, Legal Studies, or a closely related field PLUS two (2) years of progressively responsible professional experience in administering or managing program or project contracts. Additional qualifying education and/or experience may be substituted on a year for year basis. Local government contract management experience is preferred. Certified Professional Contract Manager (CPCM), issued by the National Contract Management Association (NCMA), or another similar certification is preferred.

Contract management experience in managing and monitoring contracts for public service programs and/or affordable housing projects. Experience with Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and/or HOME Investment Partnership (HOME), and/or State Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP), and/or Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) grant programs is preferred.

Applicants must submit a minimum of a two (2) page writing sample which demonstrates their ability to create professional correspondence, communicate important information, and has been completed within the past two (2) years. The following will not be accepted as a writing sample: cover letter, resume, or typing test. All writing samples must be attached to the candidate's application at the time of application.

Must possess, or obtain, prior to employment, a valid Florida driver's license and maintain said license during the term of employment. In the event of a hurricane, major storm, natural or man-made disaster that may threaten the area, the employee will be required to perform emergency duties as directed.