GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 37002011

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

Will conduct organizational studies and evaluations on office procedures providing technical assistance and developing procedures to assist the Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection to operate more efficiently and effectively.

Federal Grant Management:

• Assists in the development and implementation of grants received through NOAA’s Coastal Zone Management Program.
• Develops required progress reports and gathers data for performance measure reporting required per grant agreements.
• Gathers information/data required for post award actions and special award condition releases.
• Directs the administration of sub grants and coordinates with grant managers to ensure deliverables are met.
• Ensures grants, contracts and other agreements are uploaded into the Florida Accountability Contract Tracking System.

Budget Analyst for CMP and CBP:

• Assists with tracking the budget for the Coastal Management Program.
• Assists in reviewing draft allocations, contracts and subaward agreements for budget accuracy.
• Assists in reviewing payment requests and completing invoice processing. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of policies, procedures, and processes related to grant management.
• Knowledge of policies, procedures, and processes related to state procurement.
• Knowledge of compiling, organizing and analyzing data.
• Ability to gain proficiency in grant management and reporting systems such as grants.gov, eRA Commons, Service NOW, GrantSolutions and TRACS.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others as part of a statewide team.
• Ability to attend Florida Certified Contract Manager training and obtain certification within the first year of employment.
• Skill in utilizing state accounting programs such as FIN, FLAIR and PALM.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing, as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least four years of verifiable related experience in accounting, budget tracking or grant management. Post-secondary degrees from an accredited college or university may be used as an alternative for the required four years of experience on a year-for-year basis.
• The incumbent of this position, in accordance with sections 110.1127 and 435.04, Florida Statutes and DEP Directive 422, Background Investigations, is required to successfully complete a background and fingerprint check.
• A valid driver’s license.

Additional reviews may be performed to screen for preferred qualifications, experience and education. You may be contacted to participate in an additional selection process which may consist of written exercises, work samples, skills tests, and interviews. Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.