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Contract Specialist jobs in Florida are in steady demand, concentrated in defense contracting, healthcare procurement, and state and federal government agencies, with openings at every level from entry-level contract analyst through senior contract manager. Miami, Tampa, and Orlando are the busiest hiring markets, anchored by major employers such as Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and the state's large hospital networks including AdventHealth and HCA Florida. The most in-demand specialties are federal acquisition, healthcare supply chain contracting, and construction contract administration. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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JOB SUMMARY:
This entry-level position assists with the administration and monitoring of City contracts and agreements. The role supports basic contract review activities, such as checking documents for completeness, processing change orders, invoices, and payments, and helping evaluate whether vendors are meeting contract requirements.
The employee will learn and apply techniques and procedures used to interpret contract specifications. Depending on assignment, this may include gaining familiarity with City services such as construction projects, grounds and facility maintenance, recreation programs, or other operational areas to ensure contract requirements support departmental needs.
Responsibilities include assisting with the inspection and monitoring of awarded contracts to ensure contractors meet timelines, deliverables, and terms. The position also provides general support to the Procurement Department and helps gather, organize, and enter contract information into the City’s contract management system (OpenGov). Work involves routine communication and coordination with Directors, Contract Liaisons, and Project Managers.
Under supervision, the employee will use developing judgment and analytical skills to support the preparation of vendor requirements, contract language, and budget reviews. The position assists with evaluating solicitation items and communicating clearly—both orally and in writing—with vendors and City departments on basic procurement and contract-related matters.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists in contract dispute resolution when situations arise above the normal contract administration duties of a departmental representative.
- Assist in providing regularly scheduled training to City employees tasked with contract administration duties.
- Ensure all contracts Citywide have been entered into the OpenGov Contract Module by each Contract Liaison and Project Manager.
- Prepares various reports, analyses and statistics for tracking performance, demonstrating compliance, and responding to audits and management requests.
- Develops and maintains the City’s repository of contracts, agreements, and Certificate of Insurance’s (COI’s).
- Assist in reviewing proposed contracts and agreements for conformance, compliance and adherence to City policies, procedures, ordinances, and regulatory standards; provides recommendations for language additions and modifications as needed
- Works with user departments to enforce terms and conditions of contracts and agreements.
- Reviews policies and procedures; provides recommendations for improving department efficiency and effectiveness.
- Tracks contract and agreement expiration dates in the City’s Contract Module OpenGov and provides notification reminders to each Department Contract Liaison and Project Managers.
- Provides contract expirations notices to Directors and Project Managers.
- Serves as liaison to Departments to help guide and answer questions regarding contract language for conformance, compliance and adherence to City policies, procedures, ordinances, and regulatory standard.
- Assist with standardization of various City contracts and agreement templates.
- Review contract and agreement documents to evaluate appropriateness of change orders and invoices.
- Meet with Contract Liaisons and Project Managers regularly to address upcoming expiring contracts, agreements, and COI’s.
- Communicates with end-user on all pertinent issues relating to contracts, agreements, solicitations, changes, frequency of services, cancellation, etc.
- Effectively and positively represents 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.
- Establishes and maintains effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors, managers, and outside agencies and persons.
- Performs related work as required.
The Requirements
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Business Administration, Project Management, Public Administration, or a related field, and (3) years of considerable experience in procurement and/or legal departments, focused on monitoring and interpreting complex contractual agreements. Experience in ensuring contract compliance through interviews and examination of documentation, or experience in inspecting and monitoring compliance with requirements of contractual or business agreements, may substitute for education
Preferred:
- Five (5) years of considerable experience in contract compliance.
- Public Sector experience.
- A CPPB (Certified Professional Public Buyer), or CPCM (Certified Professional Contracts Manager).
Additional education and experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the above requirements.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
- 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, ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local regulatory laws, standards and requirements regarding public purchasing and procurement functions.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices utilized in contracts’ administration for procurement of public sector services and commodities.
- Knowledge of market factors such as trend, availability, pricing structure, and sources of supply and the ability to apply this knowledge to everyday responsibilities.
- Ability to gather, analyze, interpret, summarize and present complex data in a logical manner.
- Knowledge of contract negotiation strategies, techniques, and management.
- Knowledge of standard procurement and recording practices and the ability to apply such knowledge to specific solicitation processes.
- Ability to review and tabulate Bids via spreadsheets.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality regarding critical and sensitive information, records, and reports.
- Ability to articulate, demonstrate and train others concerning current laws, standards and best practices as applied to public purchasing and procurement administration.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, City officials, state, local and federal agency representatives and the general public.
- Ability to express ideas and information clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing to selected groups and individuals.
- Skill in critical thinking for issues resolution and process improvement recommendations.
- Skill in working independently and following through with assignments with minimal direction.
- Skill in the use of computer software and general office equipment.
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 employee 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. May require the use of fingers or hands to manipulate objects such as picking, gripping, or pressing. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, peripheral, and depth perception. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed primarily in an office environment that requires the employee to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.
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.
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.
- All regular full time Employees shall accrue paid vacation following their employment anniversary date. Employees who regularly work 40 hours per week shall accrue vacation leave as follows:
- up to seven (7) completed years80 hours
- more than seven (7) but less than ten (10) completed years112 hours
- more than ten (10) but less than fifteen (15) completed years144 hours
- more than fifteen (15) but less than twenty (20) completed years160 hours
- twenty (20) completed years and above200 hours
After completion of the first full year of service, vacation time accrued as of September 30th of each year is to be utilized during the following 15 months. Cash payment in lieu of unused vacation shall be made only upon termination of employment or upon approval of the City Manager. Not later than August 1st of each calendar year, an employee may elect to redeem up to a maximum of 40 hours of the unused annual (vacation) leave. Payment for such redemption to be made by or before September 10th following the redemption request.
- General employees shall accrue eight hours of sick leave for each month worked with no limit on the amount of sick leave 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.
- Accrued sick leave shall be terminally paid at the following rates in relationship to full years of credited service with the City to a maximum of 1200 hours (e.g., an employee with 20 or more years of service with 1200 (or more) hours of sick leave shall be paid at 80% of 1200 hours, which would be 960 hours):
- 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
- Twenty (20) or more years 80% sick leave
- Upon the accumulation of 300 sick leave hours, all employees have the option of converting the next forty (40) hours of sick leave days to vacation days.
- 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.
- General employees may receive the following holidays:
Martin Luther King,Jr.'s Birthday
President's Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
New Year's Eve
- General 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.
- General employees will be granted 40 hours of paid bereavement leave for the demise of a close family member.
- General 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%
- General 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:
Enrollment Tier
Medical OAP
Medical OAPIN
Employee Only
$87.89
$0
Employee +1
$175.78
$39.34
Employee+2 or More
$281.24
$86.56
- 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.
- General employees shall be provided with group dental with $19.00 of the monthly premium costs paid by the City. There are three benefit plan offerings. The biweekly rates are as follows:
Enrollment Tier
Dental DPPO Low
Dental DPPO High
Dental DPPO Buy UP
Employee Only
$5.17
$21.37
$25.11
Employee +1
$14.80
$40.68
$46.82
Employee+2 or More
$23.69
$58.51
$66.86
- General employees shall have the option to purchase vision coverage through payroll deductions. Three plans are offered, and the biweekly rates are as follows:
Enrollment Tier
VSP Option 1
VSP Option 2
VSP Option 3
Employee Only
$2.36
$3.87
$4.44
Employee +1
$4.73
$7.73
$8.87
Employee+ 2 or More
$7.61
$12.45
$14.28
- 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.
- General employees shall be provided with term life insurance of $25,000 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.
- General 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.
- General 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:
Graduate and Undergraduate Benefit
Employees will be eligible to receive 100% reimbursement for books with approval of the City Manager/designee.
Employees who receive benefits under this program, who voluntarily leave the City's employment within two (2) years of receiving such benefit, shall be responsible for reimbursing the City for the cost of this benefit.
- 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.
- General employees may enter into a Deferred Compensation Program through payroll deduction.
- General employees have the option of joining the Sun Credit Union.
- General employees have the option of participating in payroll Direct Deposit.
- General 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.
- General 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.
JOB SUMMARY:
This entry-level position assists with the administration and monitoring of City contracts and agreements. The role supports basic contract review activities, such as checking documents for completeness, processing change orders, invoices, and payments, and helping evaluate whether vendors are meeting contract requirements.
The employee will learn and apply techniques and procedures used to interpret contract specifications. Depending on assignment, this may include gaining familiarity with City services such as construction projects, grounds and facility maintenance, recreation programs, or other operational areas to ensure contract requirements support departmental needs.
Responsibilities include assisting with the inspection and monitoring of awarded contracts to ensure contractors meet timelines, deliverables, and terms. The position also provides general support to the Procurement Department and helps gather, organize, and enter contract information into the City’s contract management system (OpenGov). Work involves routine communication and coordination with Directors, Contract Liaisons, and Project Managers.
Under supervision, the employee will use developing judgment and analytical skills to support the preparation of vendor requirements, contract language, and budget reviews. The position assists with evaluating solicitation items and communicating clearly—both orally and in writing—with vendors and City departments on basic procurement and contract-related matters.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists in contract dispute resolution when situations arise above the normal contract administration duties of a departmental representative.
- Assist in providing regularly scheduled training to City employees tasked with contract administration duties.
- Ensure all contracts Citywide have been entered into the OpenGov Contract Module by each Contract Liaison and Project Manager.
- Prepares various reports, analyses and statistics for tracking performance, demonstrating compliance, and responding to audits and management requests.
- Develops and maintains the City’s repository of contracts, agreements, and Certificate of Insurance’s (COI’s).
- Assist in reviewing proposed contracts and agreements for conformance, compliance and adherence to City policies, procedures, ordinances, and regulatory standards; provides recommendations for language additions and modifications as needed
- Works with user departments to enforce terms and conditions of contracts and agreements.
- Reviews policies and procedures; provides recommendations for improving department efficiency and effectiveness.
- Tracks contract and agreement expiration dates in the City’s Contract Module OpenGov and provides notification reminders to each Department Contract Liaison and Project Managers.
- Provides contract expirations notices to Directors and Project Managers.
- Serves as liaison to Departments to help guide and answer questions regarding contract language for conformance, compliance and adherence to City policies, procedures, ordinances, and regulatory standard.
- Assist with standardization of various City contracts and agreement templates.
- Review contract and agreement documents to evaluate appropriateness of change orders and invoices.
- Meet with Contract Liaisons and Project Managers regularly to address upcoming expiring contracts, agreements, and COI’s.
- Communicates with end-user on all pertinent issues relating to contracts, agreements, solicitations, changes, frequency of services, cancellation, etc.
- Effectively and positively represents 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.
- Establishes and maintains effective and professional relationships with work colleagues, supervisors, managers, and outside agencies and persons.
- Performs related work as required.
The Requirements
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required:
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Business Administration, Project Management, Public Administration, or a related field, and (3) years of considerable experience in procurement and/or legal departments, focused on monitoring and interpreting complex contractual agreements. Experience in ensuring contract compliance through interviews and examination of documentation, or experience in inspecting and monitoring compliance with requirements of contractual or business agreements, may substitute for education
Preferred:
- Five (5) years of considerable experience in contract compliance.
- Public Sector experience.
- A CPPB (Certified Professional Public Buyer), or CPCM (Certified Professional Contracts Manager).
Additional education and experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be substituted for the above requirements.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
- 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, ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local regulatory laws, standards and requirements regarding public purchasing and procurement functions.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices utilized in contracts’ administration for procurement of public sector services and commodities.
- Knowledge of market factors such as trend, availability, pricing structure, and sources of supply and the ability to apply this knowledge to everyday responsibilities.
- Ability to gather, analyze, interpret, summarize and present complex data in a logical manner.
- Knowledge of contract negotiation strategies, techniques, and management.
- Knowledge of standard procurement and recording practices and the ability to apply such knowledge to specific solicitation processes.
- Ability to review and tabulate Bids via spreadsheets.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality regarding critical and sensitive information, records, and reports.
- Ability to articulate, demonstrate and train others concerning current laws, standards and best practices as applied to public purchasing and procurement administration.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, City officials, state, local and federal agency representatives and the general public.
- Ability to express ideas and information clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing to selected groups and individuals.
- Skill in critical thinking for issues resolution and process improvement recommendations.
- Skill in working independently and following through with assignments with minimal direction.
- Skill in the use of computer software and general office equipment.
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 employee 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. May require the use of fingers or hands to manipulate objects such as picking, gripping, or pressing. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, peripheral, and depth perception. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed primarily in an office environment that requires the employee to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.
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.
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.
- All regular full time Employees shall accrue paid vacation following their employment anniversary date. Employees who regularly work 40 hours per week shall accrue vacation leave as follows:
- up to seven (7) completed years80 hours
- more than seven (7) but less than ten (10) completed years112 hours
- more than ten (10) but less than fifteen (15) completed years144 hours
- more than fifteen (15) but less than twenty (20) completed years160 hours
- twenty (20) completed years and above200 hours
After completion of the first full year of service, vacation time accrued as of September 30th of each year is to be utilized during the following 15 months. Cash payment in lieu of unused vacation shall be made only upon termination of employment or upon approval of the City Manager. Not later than August 1st of each calendar year, an employee may elect to redeem up to a maximum of 40 hours of the unused annual (vacation) leave. Payment for such redemption to be made by or before September 10th following the redemption request.
- General employees shall accrue eight hours of sick leave for each month worked with no limit on the amount of sick leave 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.
- Accrued sick leave shall be terminally paid at the following rates in relationship to full years of credited service with the City to a maximum of 1200 hours (e.g., an employee with 20 or more years of service with 1200 (or more) hours of sick leave shall be paid at 80% of 1200 hours, which would be 960 hours):
- 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
- Twenty (20) or more years 80% sick leave
- Upon the accumulation of 300 sick leave hours, all employees have the option of converting the next forty (40) hours of sick leave days to vacation days.
- 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.
- General employees may receive the following holidays:
Martin Luther King,Jr.'s Birthday
President's Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Veteran's Day
Thanksgiving Day
Day after Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
New Year's Eve
- General 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.
- General employees will be granted 40 hours of paid bereavement leave for the demise of a close family member.
- General 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%
- General 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:
Enrollment Tier
Medical OAP
Medical OAPIN
Employee Only
$87.89
$0
Employee +1
$175.78
$39.34
Employee+2 or More
$281.24
$86.56
- 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.
- General employees shall be provided with group dental with $19.00 of the monthly premium costs paid by the City. There are three benefit plan offerings. The biweekly rates are as follows:
Enrollment Tier
Dental DPPO Low
Dental DPPO High
Dental DPPO Buy UP
Employee Only
$5.17
$21.37
$25.11
Employee +1
$14.80
$40.68
$46.82
Employee+2 or More
$23.69
$58.51
$66.86
- General employees shall have the option to purchase vision coverage through payroll deductions. Three plans are offered, and the biweekly rates are as follows:
Enrollment Tier
VSP Option 1
VSP Option 2
VSP Option 3
Employee Only
$2.36
$3.87
$4.44
Employee +1
$4.73
$7.73
$8.87
Employee+ 2 or More
$7.61
$12.45
$14.28
- 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.
- General employees shall be provided with term life insurance of $25,000 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.
- General 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.
- General 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:
Graduate and Undergraduate Benefit
Employees will be eligible to receive 100% reimbursement for books with approval of the City Manager/designee.
Employees who receive benefits under this program, who voluntarily leave the City's employment within two (2) years of receiving such benefit, shall be responsible for reimbursing the City for the cost of this benefit.
- 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.
- General employees may enter into a Deferred Compensation Program through payroll deduction.
- General employees have the option of joining the Sun Credit Union.
- General employees have the option of participating in payroll Direct Deposit.
- General 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.
- General 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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- Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain, or a related field
- Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) knowledge for government and defense contracting roles
- Certified Federal Contracts Manager (CFCM) or Certified Professional Contracts Manager (CPCM) credential preferred
- Three or more years of contract negotiation and administration experience
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Contract Specialist Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a contract specialist in Florida?
Most contract specialist roles in Florida require a bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, finance, or a related field. For federal and defense positions, which are especially common in the Tampa Bay and Space Coast areas, familiarity with the Federal Acquisition Regulation is expected, and earning a NCMA credential such as the CFCM strengthens your candidacy considerably. Florida does not require a state-issued license to practice as a contract specialist in the private sector.
Which companies hire contract specialists in Florida?
Employers hiring contract specialists in Florida right now include RGS - Marion County, University of Miami, and UF Health Shands Hospital, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Florida's concentration of defense contractors along the I-4 corridor and Space Coast, combined with large hospital systems and state agency procurement offices, keeps demand for contract specialists consistent throughout the year.
Which Florida cities have the most contract specialist jobs?
Tampa, Jacksonville, and Miami are the Florida cities with the most contract specialist openings. Tampa and Orlando drive volume through a mix of defense contractors, technology firms, and large healthcare systems, while Miami anchors demand through international trade, healthcare procurement, and corporate headquarters with active procurement functions serving the Latin American market.
Are there remote contract specialist jobs in Florida?
Yes, and more than most fields. Contract specialist work is largely desk-based, involving document review, negotiation, and compliance tasks that translate well to remote environments. About 47% of contract specialist openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how widely employers have adopted flexible arrangements for this role. Contract administration and FAR compliance review are the sub-functions most likely to be offered remotely.
How can I get hired as a contract specialist in Florida with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a contract administrator or procurement analyst role, which many Florida employers treat as feeder positions. Large state agencies such as the Florida Department of Management Services and the Florida Department of Transportation regularly post entry-level procurement positions that do not require prior contracting experience. Defense contractors on the Space Coast and in Tampa often onboard candidates with strong analytical skills and coursework in business or supply chain. Completing the NCMA's Certified Commercial Contracts Manager program or a Florida university procurement certificate signals seriousness to hiring managers and can substitute for direct experience.
Where can I find and apply to contract specialist jobs in Florida?
You can find and apply to contract specialist jobs in Florida on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to Florida employers. Search by city or specialty, find the roles that fit your background, and apply directly to the listings that match.
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