GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 40000623

State of Florida • FL

94d • $45,060 - $45,060

About The Position

This position provides program oversight and technical assistance to local governments, private non-profits, Community Program Managers and department staff for the programs operated in the Bureau of Economic Self-Sufficiency (BESS). The position is responsible for providing contract management for the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) which includes processing payments, advances and reports relevant to the programs administered within the BESS.

Requirements

• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments and effectively handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated public speaking skills.
• Knowledge of compiling data and preparing related reports.
• Knowledge of principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communications.
• Working knowledge of State, Federal, and/or local government grant and contracts management regulations and processes.
• Possess a working knowledge of word processing (Microsoft Word), spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel) and presentations (Microsoft PowerPoint).

Nice To Haves

• FCCM Certification

Responsibilities

• Working with local provider agencies, which include local governments, and non-profit organizations; providing assistance and training for the optimum performance of administrative and other field duties associated with all programs administered through the BESS programs.
• Conducts on-site and Desk monitoring of assigned subgrantees according to required guidelines and schedule. Prepare written monitoring reports as required.
• Serves as a secondary GOC II to assist other GOC II’s, when necessary, with duties of the same type as described above.
• Provides technical assistance to subgrantees for fiscal reviews, program design, administration, reports, reimbursement process and other applicable documents and other program operations.
• Works with local provider agencies for program compliance utilizing federal guidelines, and state rules and regulations, and program procedures.
• Reviews and processes reports and other documents, as appropriate to all programs.
• Responds to inquiries from clients, subgrantees, and others concerning all programs associated with the BESS.
• Responsible for special projects assigned. Performing training classes and on-site technical need classes.
• Assists with the development and/or review of policies and procedures as assigned.
• Attends workshops, trainings and meetings relevant to programs associated with the BESS.
• Performs other duties as required.

Benefits

• State Group Insurance coverage options (health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental options)
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year
• Annual and Sick Leave Benefits
• Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities)
• Ongoing comprehensive training provided
• Career Growth
• Highly skilled, professional environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees