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REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
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The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Program/Project Coordinator.
Benefits of Broward County Employment
Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year
Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)
Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions
Paid Parental Leave
Health Benefits
High Deductible Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums:
Employee
$10.90 / Family $80.79
Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually
Consumer Driven Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums:
Employee
$82.58 / Family $286.79
Florida Retirement System (FRS) - Pension or Investment Plan
457 Deferred Compensation county matches up to $2,600 a year.
General Description
The Franchise and Business Permit Manager is responsible for coordinating and managing all aspects of the franchise and business permits program within the Port Everglades Department. This role involves planning, developing, implementing, supervising, and evaluating franchise and permit programs, projects, activities, and services. The manager serves as an administrative liaison, ensures compliance with policies, maintains accurate records, and provides key reports and analyses to support department operations and decision-making.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business, public administration or closely related field.
(One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.)
Requires two (2) years experience in a staff or administrative capacity managing special projects, programs or business operations appropriate to the area of assignment or closely related experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses Required
- Ability to secure and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License at the time of appointment and for the duration of employment.
- Ability to secure and maintain a Transportation Worker Identification card (TWIC) within 60 days of employment and for the duration of employment.
- Ability to secure and maintain a valid Seaport Business Purpose Credential for the duration of employment.
Preferences
- Master's Degree with major coursework in business, economics, international trade, public administration, or closely a related field
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Professional Port Manager (PPM) certification - AAPA
- Industry Recognized Port Certification (IRPC) - AAPA
- Microsoft Office Specialist: Expert
- 2+ years professional experience using Agenda Quick, and/or Legistar and preparing Agenda items.
- 2+ years processing franchise applications & permits. (*Not generally in conjunction with Level A, B or C)
- 2+ years of Peoplesoft experience - budget tracking, purchasing related and/or P-card reconciliation
- 4+ years of Project, or Contract, or Grant management experience
- Bilingual or Multilingual - written/verbal (Dutch, French, German, Italian, Mandarin, Portuguese or Spanish)
- 2+ years of supervisory experience
- 2+ years as a P-card approver and/or P-card coordinator
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Coordinate and manage all aspects of franchise and business permits program within the Port Everglades Department.
Plan, develop, authorize, implement, supervise and evaluate programs/projects, activities and services; facilitate inclusion, prepare reports, and analyze and interpret data using computer software applications.
Maintain franchise and business permit related data in hard copy and electronic format.
Develop policies, procedures and guidelines related to franchises and business permit, programs/projects and services.
Monitor/evaluate franchise and permit applications.
Monitor and supervise maintenance of records and documentation.
Act as administrative liaison among various County operational and administrative functions related to assigned franchise and business permits, contracts, programs and projects, and explains policy regulations and operating procedures.
Create and maintain performance/production reports (spreadsheets). This includes monthly productivity reports which provide monthly statistics for transactions processed and revenue generated.
Maintain an assignment of contracts for administration, monitoring, and/or evaluation activities.
Provide staff assistance to supervisor/manager, Division, or Department head in specially assigned areas of operations. Assist and advises on matters pertaining to franchises and business permits, contracts, grants and/or lease projects assigned.
May perform quality control checks on operating documents to ensure accuracy; create or modify PowerPoint presentations for agency communication.
Communicate key procedural changes to staff and management.
Plan, direct and supervise the activities of staff.
Perform related work as assigned.
Monitors and supervises maintenance of project records and documentation.
Acts as administrative liaison among various County operational and administrative functions related to assigned programs and projects.
Conducts special studies in conjunction with a project, analyzes data, and makes recommendations based upon studies.
Creates and maintains performance/production reports (spreadsheets). This includes monthly productivity reports which provide monthly statistics for transactions processed and revenue generated.
Communicates key procedural changes to staff and management.
Performs related work as assigned.
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WORK ENVIRONMENT
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Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
Involves routine and frequent exposure to traffic; moving machinery.
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SPECIAL INFORMATION
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Competencies
Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Consistently demonstrates strong judgment; may be sought out by others for expertise and guidance. Takes smart, independent action in urgent and non-routine situations, knows when to escalate for others' involvement.
Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Stays focused on plans and improvises in response to changes, including risks and contingencies. Aligns own team's work with other workgroups'. Looks ahead to determine and obtain needed resources to complete plans.
Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. Pays close attention to a variety of metrics and benchmarks; determines both major and subtle ways to optimize processes. Swiftly resolves process breakdowns; takes steps to ensure that problems do not recur.
Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Tailors communication content and style to the needs of others. Pays attention to others' input and perspectives, asks questions, and summarizes to confirm understanding.
Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. Sees even subtle cues to adapt; deploys a wide range of behaviors to stay effective. Exemplifies flexibility and resourcefulness; responds deftly to a variety of challenges and situations.
County Core Values
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.
- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
Emergency Management Responsibilities
Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
Broward County, Florida
$60,837.95 - $97,098.92 Annually
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, vacation time, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
Jun 18, 2025