GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 40000694 1

State of Florida

9d•$45,060

About The Position

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. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: 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. Prepares 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 as 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.

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 with others
Demonstrated ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, policies and procesures
Demonstrate public speaking skills
Knowledge of compiling data and preparing related reports
knowledge of principles and tehniques of effective verbal and written communications
working knowledge of State, Federal, and or local government grant and contract management regulations and processes
Posses a working knowledge of word processing (Microsoft Word), spreadsheet (Microsoft Excel), and presentations (Microsoft PowerPoint)
As a condition of pre-employment eligibility, a Level 2 security background screening is required, which consists of fingerprinting and a check of local, state, and national law enforcement records.

Responsibilities

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
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.
Prepares 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 as 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 option)
Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (www.myfrs.com)
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