GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 40000661

State of Florida • FL

82d • $45,060 - $48,000

About The Position

The Government Operations Consultant II works as a Grant Manager within the Division of Community Development, Office of Long-Term Resiliency (OLTR), Bureau of Business Economic Recovery. The incumbent is expected to use independent judgment in coordination with other staff in identifying and establishing program policies and procedures for CDBG-MIT programs. You will be helping the Office of Long-Term Resiliency and DEO assist communities impacted by natural disasters and ensure contract compliance and execution. FloridaCommerce is a fast-paced work environment in which critical thinking and prioritizing are a must.

Requirements

• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments and effectively handle multiple tasks to complete assignments on time.
• Working knowledge in managing federal, state, and/or local grants or contracts.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with internal and external partners.
• Ability to interpret statutes, administrative rules, and federal regulations and explain these requirements.
• Possess effective verbal and written communication skills, including good public speaking ability.
• Ability to problem-solve, organize, and complete assignments with attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently both independently and on a team.
• Ability to demonstrate adaptability and flexibility and handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to compile data from a variety of sources and present it in a logical manner.

Responsibilities

• Serves as Grant Manager to assigned subrecipient agreements from award to close-out.
• Perform preliminary document reviews, facilitate the tracking of agreements through the department review, approval, execution, and close-out processes.
• Works with subrecipients to draft, complete, or approve project scope of work.
• Ensures subrecipients are completing all required documentation to meet established minimum compliance standards.
• Conducts desktop and onsite monitoring on activities and expenditures of assigned projects to ensure compliance with state guidelines and contract requirements.
• Facilitates bi-weekly calls with subrecipients to ensure project moves in a timely manner.
• Creates agendas and minutes for bi-weekly subrecipient calls.
• Maintains file for each subrecipient and program to provide State and Federal audit support.
• Notifies direct line of report of any challenges or obstacles.
• Approves reimbursement requests through SERA.
• Compiles and verifies information for weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports.

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