Procurement Contracting Officer II

• Serves as lead on procurement matters for assigned departments or commodity groups.   
• Manage invitations to Bid, Invitations to Quote and Request for Proposal/Qualifications and, occasionally, Invitations to Negotiate.
• Reviews and approves requisitions to maximize compliance with applicable regulations and assure best value for taxpayer resources.
• Develops procurement plans by reviewing previous history, market conditions, and specifications or technical data packages.
• Determines adequacy and completeness of description, which involves research of various manuals and catalogs, or discussions with manufacturers' representatives of requisitioning sources to identify and initiate any corrective actions required.
• Prepares and issues solicitation documents, including: selecting appropriate clauses, ensuring clear and complete specifications, and serves as a central point of contact on assigned procurements.
• Seeks maximum competition for assigned projects by compiling bidders' list, maintaining knowledge of suppliers, contacts with trade associations, local resources or other sources as necessary to maximize competition.
• Performs detailed analysis of proposals received, including responsiveness, compliance, cost tabulations, total cost of ownership.
• Prepares recommendations for award, documenting reasons for decisions including justifying basis for mot recommending lowest bidder.
• In negotiated procurements, is lead on the negotiations process complying with all applicable regulations pertaining to negotiations.
• Draft contracts for assigned projects.
   

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• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with specialization in business, public administration or a related field.
• Three (3) years public procurement experience.
• Ability for effective oral and written communication.
• Acceptable combination of the above.
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  Preference will be given to candidates with professional certification (CPPO, CPPB, CPM).
  
  If hired without certification, continued employment is contingent upon the incumbent getting professional certification  (CCPO, CPPB, CPM) within two (2) years of hire date.

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact.

• Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, nut not limited to personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machines.
• No significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, sitting, pushing, and pulling.  The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while standing or walking.
• The work is typically performed in an office and occasionally outdoors and in cold or inclement weather.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, coworkers, the press the general public and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability, political affiliation, gender identity or sexual orientation.
• Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of all city ethics and conflicts of interest policies. Strong understanding of ethical behavior is required.
• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• Performs related work as required
• Reports to work as directed during an emergency as an essential employee of the City of Miami Beach

• Ability to develop innovative and creative solutions to issues consistent with the City's strategic plan.

Salary : $37 - $62