NEOGOV · 3 months ago
Contracting Agent II
Brooksville, FL
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$57K/yr - $80K/yr
5+ years expNEOGOV is a company that focuses on procurement processes for Hernando County, Florida. The Contracting Agent II is responsible for performing specialized work in the large scale purchasing of materials, equipment, and services, ensuring compliance with contracts and regulations.
GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Writes, prepares and negotiates contracts with vendors and contractors which are in the best interest of the County. Monitors and evaluates contracting vendors performance to ensure compliance with contracts/agreement and law
Prepares agenda items of a contractual nature for the Board of County Commissioners action
Monitors any contract changes, amendments or negotiations made by the Board of County Commissioners and/or other parties
Coordinates procurement of construction projects and term contracts for a variety of supplies, services, materials and equipment for County departments within policy guidelines and in conformance with applicable statutes, ordinances and regulations
Consults with departmental personnel on procurement needs, provides technical assistance, and advises on equipment needs, construction, supplies, services, and purchasing procedures. Confers with requesting agency personnel regarding the adequacy of specifications for construction, supplies, services and equipment to be purchased
Modifies and finalizes specifications for bid document incorporation; attends pre-bids, bid openings, reviews, tabulates and analyzes bids; reviews bids with departmental personnel to determine the lowest responsive and responsible bidder
Writes recommendations for awards of bids for Board of County Commissioners approval
Remains current with State of Florida contracts and other governmental contracts offering cooperative use
Coordinates and ensures that pay requests and any change orders are accurately completed by the Board of County Commissioners, any County Department and the agreeing party
Maintains contract documentation for those solicitations and contracts assigned to this position i.e., bonding, insurance certification, licensing, etc
Monitors assigned contracts for compliance by vendors with the terms and conditions thereof and coordinates with staff as to any changes or amendments required by the Board of County Commissioners and/or other party
Performs a variety of purchasing assignments of complexity and difficulty from inception of demand through receipt and acceptance of materials, equipment and services
Interfaces with other purchasing operations as necessary to provide a cohesive procurement system
In case of emergency or crisis situation (hurricane, flood, etc.) position is required to respond/perform recovery duties as assigned by immediate supervisor
Regular attendance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with major course work in business, accounting, finance or related field
Five (5) years of public governmental purchasing experience
Experience in issuing solicitations and monitoring contracts
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License and be insurable by current insurance carrier
Knowledge of procurement practices and procedures either public or private including vendor and source identification, pricing methods, bid preparation, contracts and pricing agreements
Knowledge of laws and regulations governing public procurement activities and expenditure of public funds
Ability to exercise independent and impartial judgment recommendations and decisions
Ability to analyze a variety of purchasing problems, to make sound recommendations as to their solutions and to prepare working procedures
Ability to interpret contractual language, particularly relative to state contracts
Ability to prepare and/or review bid documents and responses for compliance with policies, procedures, conditions and regulations
Ability to negotiate prices, terms, and contractual provisions
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with co-workers, user Departments, officials, and suppliers
Skill in procurement documentation
Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and orally
Ability to proficiently use Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Preferred
Certified Public Professional Buyer
Certified Public Procurement Official
Certified Purchasing Manager
Certified Professional in Supply Management
Benefits
Health care
Dental
Vision
Florida Retirement System (FRS)
Voluntary deferred compensation plans
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Long-term disability
Holidays
Paid time off plans
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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