PROGRAM SPECIALIST III-DOE - 48001852
About The Position
This Advertisement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for up to 6 months. The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) has an open position that is responsible for executing the following functions: This position is responsible for performing full performance-level work under the limited supervision of the Senior Educational Program Director in the Grants Management Service Section, Bureau of Contracts, Grants, and Procurement Management Services, Division of Finance and Operations. Position provides technical assistance to stakeholders, reviews applications and manages assigned grant programs. The ideal incumbent must be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities, and maintain goal-directed behavior and performance sometimes under stressful conditions. The incumbent must interact courteously with others. The performance and behavior of all employees must demonstrate consideration of the workload concerns of others and must not negatively affect productivity and morale of the unit. Attendance is an essential function of this position.
Requirements
- Ability to communicate effectively including verbal and written communication
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
Nice To Haves
- Applicants with experience in the Florida Grants System (FLAGS)
- Applicants with budget and accounting experience
Responsibilities
- Participates in the development and implementation of appropriate procedures.
- Provides technical assistance to stakeholders in developing applications and amendments
- Completes the technical and fiscal reviews of applications and amendments submitted for funding/approval
- Prepares documents for the approval of applications and amendments process.
- Issues project award notifications (grant award)
- Maintain records on all grant programs and individual approved projects
- Replicates federal entitlement allocation schedules using established formulas, timelines, and reporting requirements.
- Maintain status information on assigned grants and prepare reports as needed.
- Assists in the development of automated systems for planning, tracking, and managing assigned grant programs
- Participates in work groups and special assignments to provide information, technical assistance, support, and training to school districts and agency staff regarding grant and program management.
- Analyzes policy issues related to use of funds in entitlement and discretionary grant programs and provides recommendations for actions.
- Prepares follow-up and response to findings of auditing and monitoring reports related to assigned discretionary and entitlement grant programs.
- Works collaboratively with other Department units to support the efficient and effective management of assigned grant programs.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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
- Maternity and Parental Leave Benefits
- Highly skilled, professional environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
