STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 4TH CIRCUIT- GRANTS SPECIALIST - 21000476

Requisition No: 866809 

Agency: Justice Administrative Commission

Working Title: STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 4TH CIRCUIT- GRANTS SPECIALIST - 21000476

 Pay Plan: State Attorneys JAC

Position Number: 21000476 

Salary:  $45,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 01/31/2026 

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State Attorney’s Office for the Fourth Judicial Circuit of Florida

Our Organization and Mission: The mission of the State Attorney’s Office is to pursue justice for the citizens of the Fourth Judicial Circuit of Florida and to fairly and impartially enforce the law.

GRANTS SPECIALIST

Position Summary:

The Grants Specialist will be responsible for the management and coordination of an agency-wide grants portfolio including federal and state grants. The position will play a substantial role in the pre-award process, primarily in drafting grant applications, and providing planning, technical and administrative support. The position will also ensure monthly, quarterly and annual reports are submitted in a timely manner and that post-award compliance is maintained, including close-out.

Job Duties

• Manages timely and accurate submission of all agency grant applications, amendments/modifications, compliance approvals and certifications, as well as monitoring of progress toward achieving milestones and submission of progress reports and close out documents. 
• Acts as primary liaison between sub-recipients, collaborators, and funding agencies for providing grant administration guidance and decisions on issues as needed based on extensive knowledge of grant funding policies and procedures as well as applicable federal, state and internal regulations. 
• Track reporting deadlines and assist programs with the administration and financial management of grants
• Develops policies and procedures necessary for grants administration. 
• Coordinates with Fiscal Director in ensuring financial reports align with programmatic reports; review and approve time sheets and programmatic and performance reporting. 
• Review grant agreements and contracts within assigned program areas and work with relevant departments to support negotiation and final signature.
• Coordinate sub-grant compliance, provide support in the assessment and monitoring of sub grantees 
• Support grant audits.

Requirements

• Has knowledge of grant funding policies and procedures and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
• Bachelor’s degree. Experience of 2-3 years or more may substitute for degree.
• Minimum 3+ years’ grants experience strongly preferred
• Ability to manage multiple and shifting priorities and ability to self-prioritize in a highly dynamic and deadline-driven environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive and flexible with excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel. Ability to work independently to submit reports on funding agencies grant management systems/websites.

Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.

• Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.
• Account for and explain any gaps in employment.
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history.
• All applicants must ensure all employment and/or detailed information about work experience is listed on the application (including military service, self-employment, job-related volunteer work, internships, etc.) and that gaps in employment are explained. 
• If you have problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.  

Benefits

 Offering an excellent array of benefits, including: 

• Health insurance (over 80% employer paid)
• Basic life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
• Medical, Dental, Vision and supplemental insurance options
• Choice of FRS Pension Plan or FRS Investment Plan
• 104 paid annual leave hours accrued each calendar year
• 104 paid sick leave hours accrued each calendar year
• Thirteen paid holidays per year
• One personal holiday per year
• Tuition waiver program within the state of Florida university and community college systems
• And more! For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS at 1-844-377-1888 on how your current benefits may 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 State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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.