GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 77073170

State of Florida

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About The Position

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Wildlife Diversity Conservation Section (WDC) is seeking an organized, motivated individual to serve as the Section 6 and State Wildlife Grants Administrator. Traditional Section 6 and Florida’s State Wildlife Grants Program are federally funded matching grants program. The incumbent of this position will be responsible for coordinating with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) on new and existing awards. They will also serve as the point person for project personnel.

This position requires grant/contract writing, project management, invoice processing, report creation and submission, budget tracking and strong interpersonal skills. The incumbent will perform various administrative tasks associated with agency and grant operations and administration. Duties include reviewing contracts/agreements, data management, hosting remote meetings and other routine administrative reports. The incumbent will perform similar or other tasks as assigned, as well as complete recommended training to enhance and maintain professional development and skills.

The successful applicant will be enthusiastic and self-motivated to complete quality work on time and will demonstrate strong leadership and communication abilities together with strong abilities to develop and carry out projects with minimal supervision and to also work as an effective team member when assisting on other projects.

Requirements

• A high school diploma and eight years of professional experience in administrative work.
• A bachelor’s degree can substitute for four of the eight years’ experience.
• Knowledge of grants management.
• State of Florida budget tracking systems.
• Knowledge of Excel, formulas, and pivot chart functionality to use in data analysis, proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions with minimal supervision.
• Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
• Ability to organize data into logical formats for presentation in reports, documents, and other written materials.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Apply for federal funds and manage grant from inception through closeout, including any amendments that may be required
• Entering grant and project information into the Tracking and Reporting Actions for the Conservation of Species (TRACS) system
• Writing and submitting Federal Annual Performance Reports
• Monitors and tracks federal project spending to ensure projects are in compliance with USFWS guidelines.
• Reviews and approved expenditure grant cost sheets on a monthly basis for reimbursement.
• Provide technical assistance to operations and program staff related to grants and budget management.
• Responsible for keeping informed of current USFWS fiscal policies and compliance guidelines.
• Conduct activities for implementation and evaluation of the State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED