GOVERNMENTS OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 37021020

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This position recommends operation policies and assists in the establishment of procedures, as required, to implement negotiation of technical private and governmental financial assistance agreements and amendments. Provides daily consultation and assistance to management and staff in the management and operation of the production of financial assistance agreements and amendments. Work includes interacting with financial advisors, bond counsels and government administrators; evaluating debt obligations, credit worthiness and interlocal agreements of applicants; assuring compliance with state and federal laws and regulations; determining allowable project costs; preparing amortization schedules; evaluating financial assistance application and agreement documents; and reviewing revisions of standard form documents. The incumbent will be required to work 40-hour work weeks, Monday through Friday, and be present for work between the core hours of 9AM – 3PM on site at your workstation. Compliance with the processing requirements of Chapter 215.422, F.S. is mandatory. Persistent failure to comply with this section by any agency of the state shall constitute good cause for discharge of employees duly found responsible, or predominantly responsible, for failure to comply. Will conduct organizational studies and evaluations on office procedures providing technical assistance and developing procedures to assist the Office of Water Restoration Assistance to operate more efficiently and effectively. Recommends operation policies and assists in the establishment of procedures, as required, to implement negotiation of technical private and governmental financial assistance agreements and amendments. Provides daily consultation and assistance to management and staff in the management and operation of the production of financial assistance agreements and amendments. Work includes interacting with financial advisors, bond counsels and government administrators; evaluating debt obligations, credit worthiness and interlocal agreements of applicants; assuring compliance with state and federal laws, and regulations; determining allowable project costs; preparing amortization schedules; evaluating financial assistance application and agreement documents; and reviewing revisions of standard form documents. Shares knowledge with new staff on best practices. Prepares and maintains accurate reports and records describing activities in the assigned area of responsibility including correspondence and memoranda; provides policy and program administration recommendations; prepares documentation for official project files. Counsel local government representatives and their consultants and advise them on program rules and policies. Keeps abreast of changes in various assistance programs. Reviews and analyzes disbursement requests and monitors compliance with federal requirements. Assists with the review of bid evaluations. Provides technical assistance for projects requiring section expertise, as assigned by supervisor. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license.
• At least 2 years of verifiable related experience. Post-secondary degrees may be used as an alternative for the required years of experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing, and analyzing data
• Knowledge of problem-solving techniques
• Knowledge of research techniques
• Skilled in professional use of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.
• Ability to review, analyze and evaluate financial data
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques
• Ability to modify spreadsheets that contain formulas
• Ability to understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Ability to prepare reports and records
• Ability to communicate effectively with others verbally and in writing
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
• Ability to work independently as well as establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Knowledge of preparing Grants or Loan Agreements
• Knowledge of Databases
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Recommends operation policies and assists in the establishment of procedures, as required, to implement negotiation of technical private and governmental financial assistance agreements and amendments.
• Provides daily consultation and assistance to management and staff in the management and operation of the production of financial assistance agreements and amendments.
• Interacts with financial advisors, bond counsels and government administrators.
• Evaluates debt obligations, credit worthiness and interlocal agreements of applicants.
• Assures compliance with state and federal laws and regulations.
• Determines allowable project costs.
• Prepares amortization schedules.
• Evaluates financial assistance application and agreement documents.
• Reviews revisions of standard form documents.
• Conducts organizational studies and evaluations on office procedures providing technical assistance and developing procedures to assist the Office of Water Restoration Assistance to operate more efficiently and effectively.
• Shares knowledge with new staff on best practices.
• Prepares and maintains accurate reports and records describing activities in the assigned area of responsibility including correspondence and memoranda.
• Provides policy and program administration recommendations.
• Prepares documentation for official project files.
• Counsels local government representatives and their consultants and advises them on program rules and policies.
• Keeps abreast of changes in various assistance programs.
• Reviews and analyzes disbursement requests and monitors compliance with federal requirements.
• Assists with the review of bid evaluations.
• Provides technical assistance for projects requiring section expertise, as assigned by supervisor.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed