OPS GRANTS SPECIALIST III - 64916029

Requisition No: 884892 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS GRANTS SPECIALIST III - 64916029

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64916029 

Salary:  $33 - $35 

Posting Closing Date: 10/10/2026 

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Open Competitive Job Opportunity

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Join Team Duval. At DOH-Duval, we work every day to protect, promote, and improve the health of our community. Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and public service. Our programs are recognized across Florida for their impact and effectiveness, and we are looking for dedicated professionals who want to make a real difference. If you are passionate about creating healthier communities, your future starts here.

The OPS Grant Writer supports all divisions of the Florida Department of Health in Duval County by identifying funding opportunities, coordinating proposal planning, and producing high‑quality grant applications. This position requires a strong record of successful grant writing, the ability to translate public health needs into compelling narratives, and the capacity to work collaboratively across diverse program areas.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Identify federal, state, foundation, and private funding opportunities that align with the agency.
• Maintain an agency-wide grant pipeline for leadership review.
• Conduct analysis of opportunity eligibility and competitiveness.
• Coordinate proposal development with multiple divisions and program teams.
• Facilitate planning sessions to define project objectives, outcomes, activities, and evaluation measures.
• Manage proposal timelines and participant deliverables.
• Draft high‑quality, evidence‑based grant narratives and supporting documents.
• Integrate epidemiologic data, community assessments, DOH performance indicators, and best practices.
• Edit and refine contributions from team members to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Work with Fiscal to support budget and justification development.
• Ensure proposals follow federal Uniform Guidance and DOH policy.
• Prepare and verify all required forms, certifications, and attachments.
• Prepare error‑free submissions through required portals on or before deadlines.
• Maintain documentation for audit purposes in accordance with DOH standards.
• Prepare handoff packages for awarded grants with clear guidance for program managers.
• Assist with initial implementation tasks (budget setup, communication with funders, reporting expectations).
• Compile agency‑wide metrics including submission volume, award amounts, and win rates.
• Provide quarterly reports to leadership with insights and recommendations.
• Contribute to long‑range funding strategy planning.
• Attend staff meetings, in-services, seminars and training for self-improvement, increased competency, and retention of skills. Travels to perform duties and for professional development, if needed. Completes all mandatory training within required deadlines. Ensures accurate and timely submission of Employee Activity Records, Employee Leave, and Attendance Records and travel vouchers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned, including emergency response duties. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of public health systems, epidemiology, and community health principles.
• Knowledge of federal and state grant processes, compliance standards, and regulations.
• Knowledge of evidence‑based public health practices and emerging trends.
• Skills related in advanced technical writing and editing.
• Skills related in strong project and time management.
• Skills related in research and data synthesis.
• Skills related in collaboration across multiple divisions and partners.
• Ability to translate complex public health information into accessible narrative.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines.
• Ability to build strong working relationships across diverse teams.
• Ability to Interpret and apply detailed funding agency guidelines.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• Three to five (3-5) years of demonstrated grant writing experience with documented competitive awards.
• Must have independently written and submitted competitive grant applications, including full narrative, work plan, budget, and required attachments for public health or similar programmatic areas 
• Must have experience coordinating proposal development across multiple divisions or stakeholders, including facilitating planning sessions, gathering program data, or managing timelines and deliverables.
• Proficient in federal/grant compliance requirements (e.g., Uniform Guidance) and have you ensured submissions and post-award activities meet federal and state standards.
• Must have proficient experience in developing or coordinating grant budgets and budget justifications, ensuring compliance with federal and departmental policies. 
• Extensive computer knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite including (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, TEAMS and Outlook) and online grant portals.
• Must have the ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines while coordinating deliverables across diverse teams, divisions, and/or partners. 
• This is an in-office position only. Willing to physically come in the office to perform the duties & responsibilities of the position.
• Willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency? This may include working in a special needs or Red Cross shelter, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.
• Must have a valid Florida Driver’s License.
• Experience collaborating with community partners

Preferred:

• A bachelor’s degree in public health, social sciences, health administration, communications, or related field or Master’s degree (MPH, MPA, or related discipline).
• Experience within public health or governmental agencies.
• Successful awards from CDC, HRSA, SAMHSA, NIH, or state public health grantors.

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values: 

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

Florida Department of Health in Duval County

921 N. Davis Street, Bldg. A

Jacksonville, Florida 32209

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available:

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements.  Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Please be advised:

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.  

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov 

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.   

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.  

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. 

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. 

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. 

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.    

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.