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JOB SUMMARY:
This is supervisory and administrative work directing the City's contract compliance functions across multiple service areas. Incumbent is responsible for planning, assigning, and reviewing the work of the Contract Compliance Coordinators, who perform field inspections of contracted services. Employee oversees compliance monitoring for contracted grounds, irrigation, and landscape maintenance services, as well as contracted maintenance and inspection services for facility systems and equipment, including but not limited to elevators, fire alarm systems, backflow preventers, and generators. Work involves ensuring contracted services meet the standards of quality, materials, workmanship, and safety established by agreements between the City and its service providers, reviewing inspection findings and citations prepared by subordinate staff, resolving contractor performance issues, and coordinating with other departments and outside vendors. Incumbent provides training to subordinates on inspection procedures and contract compliance standards. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Grounds, Urban Forestry and Street Maintenance Superintendent, who reviews work through conferences, written reports, and periodic review of contract compliance outcomes.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervises, trains, and evaluates the Contract Compliance Coordinator I and Contract Compliance Coordinator II; makes recommendations regarding hiring, discipline, and termination, and provides input on employee performance.
- Plans, coordinates, and oversees inspections of contracted grounds, irrigation, and landscape maintenance services citywide to ensure compliance with contract specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements.
- Plans, coordinates, and oversees inspections and compliance monitoring of contracted maintenance and inspection services for facility systems and equipment, including elevators, fire alarm systems, backflow preventers, generators, and related building systems.
- Supervises contracted vendors and service providers for grounds, irrigation, and landscape maintenance; and contracted vendors and service providers for facility systems and equipment (e.g., elevators, fire alarm systems, backflow preventers, generators).
- Reviews and approves or rejects services performed by outside contractors and vendors; recommends corrective action, remediation, or termination for noncompliant contracts.
- Confers and corresponds with contractors, vendors, and City departments concerning contract specifications, standards of performance, and required corrective actions.
- Reviews field inspection reports, citations, Notices of Violation, and Notices to Appear prepared by subordinate staff; ensures accuracy, completeness, and legal sufficiency of records.
- Assists in the development and administration of contract specifications, scopes of work, and performance standards for grounds, irrigation, landscape, and facility systems and equipment maintenance contracts.
- Maintains records of inspections, contractor performance, and services provided; prepares and reviews written reports required by the Department.
- Consults with other City departments, agencies, contractors, and residents regarding contract compliance, work procedures, and timetables.
- Trains subordinates and other employees in inspection procedures, applicable codes, and contract compliance standards.
- Must effectively and positively represent the City in delivering and performing work with colleagues and clients, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation.
- Must establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors and managers.
- Performs related work as required for this position description only.
The Requirements
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent, plus five (5) years of progressively responsible experience performing inspections and contract compliance work within landscaping, facilities maintenance or related field, including two (2) years of supervisory experience. Certification as a Level I in Fundamentals of Code Enforcement is required within six (6) months from date of hire.
Preferred:
Associate’s Degree; Landscape Inspectors Association of Florida (LIAF) and/or Basic Tree Trimming Work Zone Traffic Control Technician certifications.
Additional education and experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the above requirements.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
- Certification as a Level I in Fundamentals of Code Enforcement is required within six (6) months from employment start date.
- Valid Driver’s License: With proof of automobile insurance.
- Background Check: Must have an acceptable background record
- Driving Abstract: Must have an acceptable driving record
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
- Knowledge of City properties, facilities, and parks, or the ability to rapidly acquire such knowledge in a reasonable period of time.
- Knowledge of contract administration principles, including the ability to read and interpret agreements and specifications related to contractual obligations for grounds, irrigation, landscape maintenance, and facility systems and equipment.
- Knowledge of public procurement and contracting principles and practices, including competitive solicitation processes, contract terms and conditions, and monitoring vendor compliance with scopes of work and performance standards.
- Considerable knowledge of application and safety procedures surrounding the proper use of pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers.
- Knowledge of inspection, maintenance, and compliance requirements for facility systems and equipment, such as elevators, fire alarm systems, backflow preventers, and generators, or the ability to rapidly acquire such knowledge.
- Ability to supervise a group of subordinates in a productive manner conducive to full performance and high morale.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including the ability to review and approve legally enforceable citations, Notices of Violation, Notices to Appear, and Courtesy Notices prepared by subordinate staff.
- Ability to perform and review field inspections in a variety of physical locations and terrains.
- Ability to maintain accurate and complete records of inspection reports and contractor performance.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors, managers, contractors, and the public, irrespective of gender, race, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or belief, or sexual orientation.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical abilities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to walk, sit, write, hear, speak and be required to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. The incumbent must also possess manual dexterity.
As this position will periodically be performing job duties while exposed to the weather and elements, the employee in this position should take the appropriate care to protect themselves from U/V exposure and sunburn.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, peripheral, and depth perception. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The employee works primarily in an office environment, with periodic field visits to inspection sites where the employee may work near moving mechanical parts, mechanical/electrical equipment rooms, or in outside weather conditions, with added exposure to insects, animals, and other hazards. The noise level in the work environment can range from quiet to moderately noisy.
The Examination
Required Education and Background Information: Look over the announcement carefully to determine your eligibility. Please note minimum education and experience requirements. Closed competitive positions are open only to employees while open competitive positions are open to anyone who meets the minimum qualifications for the position. Evidence of a GED test score is required if submitted for high school diploma. Applicants are responsible for clearly documenting work experience and/or providing all relevant information at the time of application. Additional information will not be accepted after the announcement closing date.
Examination: Depending on the number of applicants and the quality of their education and experience, the examination may consist of one or more of the following tests: written examination, performance examination, education and experience evaluation, oral examination and/or other job related examinations.
You will be notified of the time and place of your examination when you file or later by mail. A passing grade is required on each part of the process. Repeated participation in any examination for which the same test is used is limited to once every 6 months. Your examination results will be sent by email as soon as possible after the grading is completed.
Final passing grades are used to determine a candidate's position on the eligibility list of successful candidates. Departments fill vacancies from this list. The top three names are considered for each vacancy unless otherwise modified. Those not appointed are returned to the eligibility list for further consideration in accordance with the Civil Service Ordinance. Your name will remain on a register for one year for open competitive examinations and two years for closed competitive except where labor contract conflicts.
Your name may be removed from an eligibility list prior to one year according to Hollywood's Civil Service Ordinance or labor contracts. Your eligibility may be canceled if you refuse a position or if you are not available for work. You are responsible for notifying the Employment Office, in writing, of any change in your address or telephone number.
Special Accommodation and Communication Needs: The City of Hollywood provides necessary reasonable accommodation in the examination process upon request to persons with disabilities. Such requests must be made PRIOR to any scheduled examination.
Veteran's Preference: The City values the service that veterans and their family members have given to our country, and as such, proactively recruits and hires veterans and qualified spouses to the greatest extent possible. Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. To obtain veteran's preference, candidates MUST submit a copy of separation papers (DD214) and meet eligibility requirements as stipulated by the Florida Statutes. For additional information, please refer to the Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Additional Information
All successful applicants will be required to pass an extensive background which may include criminal history searches, driving history checks, credit report, courthouse searches, education verification, employment verification, professional license verification, or other search methods as deemed necessary for the position. In addition, the applicant will be required to undergo a medical examination, which may include a drug screening, prior to appointment.
EMPLOYMENT OF RELATIVES: The City of Hollywood has an Ordinance which regulates the employment of relatives of City employees. Effective January 28, 2008, a relative may only be hired under the following additional conditions:
- The relative must have competed in an appropriate examination process as determined by Human Resources and be placed on a civil service eligibility list;
- The relative must be among the top three ranked candidates available on the certified eligibility list unless expanded by the Civil Service Board;
- The Department or Office Director and the Director, Human Resources must demonstrate that it is in the best interests of the City of Hollywood to hire the relative of a public officer or employee.
As of 12/15/2005 the City will require all newly hired employees to sign an affidavit affirming non-usage of tobacco, nicotine, electronic smoking (vaping) products within the last year prior to submission of application and will continue to be a non-user of tobacco, nicotine, electronic smoking (vaping) products throughout employment with the City of Hollywood.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The Employment Office will make reasonable efforts in the examination and workplace to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of special needs by calling (954) 921-3216.All applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, abilities, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression (except as limited by law, Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational disqualifications).
The City of Hollywood is an Equal Opportunity / Equal Access Employer.
- Supervisory employees shall be provided with 200 hours of vacation leave per vacation year (the vacation year shall begin on October 1st and end on the following September 30th). Employees shall be required to utilize 80 hours of vacation during the vacation year in which it is earned, or it will be lost at the end of the vacation year. The remaining 120 hours may be carried forward and must be used within 18 months following the vacation year in which the leave is earned or be liquidated by cash payment at that time. The employee will become eligible for liquidation of accrued leave after approximately two years of employment. Leave that is liquidated shall be paid at the employee's rate of pay when the vacation time was earned.
- Supervisory employees accrue eight hours sick leave for each month worked with no limit on the amount that is accumulated. Additionally, each fiscal year an employee shall have the option of converting a maximum of 40 hours of accrued sick leave days to personal leave, provided the employee has a balance of 96 hours after the conversion.
- Less than five (5) years 20% sick leave
- Five (5) to ten (10) years 40% sick leave
- Ten (10) or more years 70% sick leave
- More than twenty (20 years) 80% sick leave
- Employees may participate in the City's Sick Leave Pool Program upon the completion of one year of employment and with a minimum accumulation of 96 hours of sick and/or vacation leave. This program entitles eligible employees to participate in extended sick leave benefits for cases involving non-work related catastrophic or long-term illnesses or injuries.
- Supervisory employees shall be eligible to participate in a Disability Salary Replacement program that will provide for a 60% base salary benefit after a 90-day waiting period. During the 90-day waiting period, an employee may utilize accrued sick and vacation leave. Upon entering the program, the employee may continue to use sick and vacation leave to make up the difference between 60% of salary and 100% of salary.
- Supervisory employees shall receive the following holidays:
- Supervisory employees will receive two paid workdays each fiscal year (either 8 or 10-hour days) of use-it-or-lose-it time off in recognition of the importance of mental health well-being.
- Supervisory employees will be granted 40 hours of paid bereavement leave for the demise of a close family member.
- Supervisory employees will receive longevity compensation added to their base salary for the following cumulative years of service with the City:
- 1 year of service 2%
- 3 years of service 3%
- 5 years of service 2%
- 7 years of service 3%
- 10 years of service 3%
- 12 years of service 3%
- 15 years of service 4%
- Supervisory employees and families shall be provided with the option of coverage in the City’s health insurance plans. The City will contribute 80% of the premium for employees electing single or dependent coverage on the OAP plan and the employee will be responsible for contributing 20% of the premium; The City will contribute 100% of the premium for employees electing single coverage on the OAPIN plan. For employees adding dependents, the City will contribute 90% toward the premium and the employee will be responsible for contributing 10% of the premium. The biweekly rates are as follows:
- Each employee and their dependents enrolled in the City’s medical insurance plan shall have access to the City of Hollywood Employee Health Center, allowing them to conveniently and exclusively access services ranging from routine primary care, urgent care, preventative care, lab work, vaccines, pediatric care for ages 6 months and older, x-rays, health coaching, and much more. All services at the City’s Employee Health Center are free and at no charge to the employee/dependent, with the City paying 100% of the cost of services.
- Each employee shall have the option of completing an annual comprehensive wellness physical through the City of Hollywood Employee Health Center with the costs of the visit paid for by the City, including a comprehensive medical evaluation, ultrasound imaging, cardio-pulmonary assessments, vision and hearing test, and extensive laboratory blood profiles.
- The City's medical insurance covers Regenexx services with copays based on plan tier. Regenexx is a minimally invasive, needle-based procedure that is an alternative to orthopedic surgery. It uses the body's own healing agents, offers lower risk, and reduces recovery times. Regenexx procedures treat a wide range of common joint injuries and degenerative joint conditions, such as arthritis, rotator cuff tears, ACL sprain or tear, and much more.
- Executive, Management & Technical employees shall be provided with group dental with $19.00 of the monthly premium costs paid by the City. There are three benefit offerings. The biweekly rates are as follows:
- Supervisory employees shall have the option to purchase vision coverage through payroll deductions. Three plans are offered, and the biweekly rates are as follows:
- Supervisory employees will receive from the City a “use it or lose it” Health Reimbursement Account annually. The amount to the employee is determined by the employee’s medical enrollment status or if no coverage is elected then it will default to the lowest level. The level of the City contribution will be reevaluated once a year. The levels are: Single or no coverage = $400; Employee plus one = $600; and Employee plus two or more = $1000. This benefit is contingent upon the employee completing a biometric visit at the City’s Employee Health Center. In addition, the employee may establish and contribute to a Flexible Spending Account.
- Supervisory employees shall be provided with term life insurance of $100,000 with all premium costs paid by the City. Employees shall have the option of purchasing additional term life insurance at group rates up to an additional maximum amount of $475,000.
- Supervisory employees shall receive pension benefits according to the provisions of The City of Hollywood Employees’ Retirement Fund (COHERF) in Chapter 33 of the City’s Ordinances which can be found in the online library here. Employees may choose to participate in the COHERF Pension Plan and contribute 8% pretax dollars biweekly with a seven-year vesting period, or employees may instead elect to enroll in a Defined Contribution (DC) plan or a hybrid plan. Click here to retrieve a copy of the Summary Plan Description (SPD), and call the COHERF Pension Office for more information: 954-921-3333.
- The City is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Full-time service at the City contributes to the 120 months of payment for certain federal student loans to be forgiven.
- Supervisory employees, who complete their probationary period and receive “satisfactory” or better Employee Performance Evaluations, shall be eligible to participate in the City Educational Reimbursement Program for job-related undergraduate and graduate course work. General employees should request approval prior to taking any courses. The City pays as follows to a maximum total of $3,000.00 for tuition annually:
- The City's award-winning wellness program, Hollywood Wellness, offers opportunities to earn incentives such as gift cards (taxable), gym reimbursements, iWatches, BBQ grills, water tumblers, lunch boxes, duffel bags, and other items for participating in wellness initiatives. Hollywood Wellness is powered by specific funding received by the City’s Third-Party Administrator, Cigna, to improve the health and well-being of City employees, and may be discontinued or limited at any time based on availability of funds and discretion of HR Director. Some features of Hollywood Wellness include:
- Access to the BenTek Wellness Hub, where employees may earn gift cards for completing wellness activities such as preventative exams, dental exams, flu shots, health coaching, or for participating in wellness events such as health seminars and wellness challenges.
- Monthly health seminars/webinars, quarterly challenges, on-site health screenings, confidential counseling sessions, and communication campaigns.
- Access to free state-of-the-art fitness facilities throughout City Departments.
- Partnerships with local community vendors to offer reduced fitness memberships for employees, i.e., OrangeTheory Hollywood, YogaJoint Hollywood, and F45 Hollywood.
- Flexible Fitness Reimbursement Program to reimburse employees for fitness facility memberships after proof of consistent attendance and payment.
- Zen Room for employees to enjoy an ambiance of solitude, where they can refresh themselves with a massage, red light therapy, or just quiet time.
- A mobile lactation pod and dedicated lactation rooms throughout the City.
- Supervisory employees may enter into a Deferred Compensation Program through payroll deduction.
- Supervisory employees have the option of joining the Sun Credit Union.
- Supervisory employees have the option of participating in payroll Direct Deposit.
- Supervisory employees have the option of participating in the BeyondMed Plan for elective/cosmetic services, Pre-paid Legal/ID Theft Protection Plans, and AFLAC Plans through voluntary payroll deductions.
- Supervisory employees are eligible to participate in the City’s Work/Life Assistance Program offering a wide range of services and support, including 10 free face-to-face or virtual visits with licensed counselors, 24/7 telephonic support, free 30-minute consultations with legal or financial advisers, online tools and webinars.
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Top Industries Hiring
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in contract compliance specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, law, or a related field
- Experience reviewing and administering commercial or government contracts
- Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, or applicable state procurement regulations
- Proficiency with contract management software and document management systems
- Strong analytical skills for identifying contractual risks and non-compliance issues
- Professional certification such as CPCM, CFCM, or a paralegal credential preferred
Tips for Your Contract Compliance Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to contract types
Hiring managers scan for the specific contract frameworks you've worked with, whether FAR, DFARS, commercial, or state procurement. Call out each contract type by name in your work history rather than describing compliance duties in general terms.
Highlight audit findings you resolved
Generic compliance experience blends together on a resume. Distinguish yourself by describing a specific non-conformance or audit gap you identified and the corrective action you drove. Reviewers want evidence you catch problems, not just process paperwork.
List your certifications above your degree
Certifications like CPCM, CFCM, or CPA carry more screening weight than your undergraduate major for most contract compliance roles. Place them in a dedicated credentials section near the top so they clear applicant tracking filters before a human reviews you.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists contract compliance specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by contract vehicle type
Federal contract compliance roles tied to specific vehicles like IDIQ, GWAC, or GSA schedule often require distinct experience. When you search for openings, use those acronyms as keywords to surface postings where your background is a direct match instead of a stretch.
Prepare a compliance scenario for interviews
Interviewers for these roles almost always ask how you handled a contract dispute, a scope-of-work disagreement, or a regulatory finding. Walk in with a concise, real example that shows your decision-making process and how you kept all parties aligned.
Contract Compliance Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most contract compliance specialists?
Sanofi, GKN Aerospace, and The GEO Group are hiring the most contract compliance specialists right now, with openings concentrated in California, Florida, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Defense contractors, hospital systems, and large construction firms tend to maintain the steadiest ongoing demand for this role.
How many contract compliance specialist jobs are remote?
About 59% of contract compliance specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with availability varying by industry. Roles focused on commercial vendor contract review and software licensing compliance tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while positions tied to on-site government contracts or construction project oversight are more likely to require in-person presence.
How do you become a contract compliance specialist?
Start with a bachelor's degree in business, finance, public administration, or a related field, then gain experience in contract administration, procurement, or regulatory affairs. Pursuing a professional certification like the CPCM or CFCM strengthens your candidacy considerably. Building familiarity with FAR regulations and contract management software through internships or entry-level procurement roles is the most direct path into the specialty.
Can you get a contract compliance specialist job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level contract compliance roles exist, particularly at large government contractors and healthcare systems that need staff to support senior specialists. Focus on internships in procurement, contracts, or regulatory affairs, and earn a foundational certification like the NCMA's Associate Certification. Demonstrating attention to detail and comfort reading legal or regulatory language in your resume and cover letter matters as much as direct experience at this stage.
What does the contract compliance specialist interview process look like?
Most hiring processes include an initial screening call with a recruiter, followed by a panel or one-on-one interview with a contracts manager or compliance director. Expect scenario-based questions about how you handled a contract dispute, a regulatory audit, or a scope-of-work conflict. Some employers add a written exercise asking you to review a sample contract clause and flag risk areas before a final decision round.
Where can I find and apply to contract compliance specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to contract compliance specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your background and preferences, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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