GRANT SPECIALIST III - 50556095

Requisition No: 848874 

Agency: Veterans Affairs

Working Title: GRANT SPECIALIST III - 50556095

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 50556095 

Salary:  $41,507.96 + C.A.D. $644.80 

Posting Closing Date: 04/15/2025 

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Requisition #848874 

Grant Specialist III

Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs

Agency Headquarters, Mary Grizzle State Office Building

Largo, Pinellas County

Starting annual salary: $ 41,507.96 + C.A.D. $644.80

Paid Bi-Weekly

Excellent retirement package and optional deferred compensation plan.  Health, vision, dental, ‎disability, and other supplemental insurance available at reasonable premium rates.  Paid vacation and ‎sick leave. Nine (9) paid holidays and personal day.  Tuition waiver available for State Universities and ‎Community Colleges (up to 6 credits per semester).‎

Education and employment history must be verifiable. Please attach any credentials you claim (degrees, certifications, etc.) to your application.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• One (1) year of grant, accounting, fiscal, planning, program evaluation, program monitoring, social services, or professional administrative experience.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Outlook.
• Highly organized with the ability to multi-task and handle multiple projects with multiple deadlines.
• Ability to develop and organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, ‎‎proposals and other written documents.‎
• Ability to obtain Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) certification within one ‎year of date of hire.‎
• Ability to successfully pass a Level 2 background screening, drug test, and due diligence process.‎

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Preference given to applicants with the following:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of grant, accounting, fiscal, planning, program evaluation, program monitoring, social services, or professional administrative experience. Or any combination of education and/or professional experience with experience described above substituting on a year-for-year basis for college education.

• One (1) year of experience working with grant funds.
• One (1) year of experience reviewing or processing invoices.
• Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) certification.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

This position performs advanced and complex grant work within the Homes Program of the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs. The incumbent in this position must be able to research, understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to grant work and activities. This position reports to the Grants Specialist V and performs work as follows: 

• Grant research, grant writing, and assist with grant proposal(s)/application(s) requirements.‎
• Prepares periodic reports on grant activities.‎
• Assist with interpreting regulations and policies for Grant Specialist V, Program Administrators, ‎and Division ‎Director.‎
• Assist with developing and monitoring both administrative and financial policies/procedures for ‎grant programs.‎
• Reviews and processes grant invoices ensuring compliance with the grant program and financial requirements.
• Develops and maintains a categorical inventory of grant invoices and other grant documentation.
• Develops Excel tracking worksheets for grant expenditures and maintains updates to tracking worksheets timely.
• Assures the implementation and operation of policies and procedures for grant programs.
• Analyzes present grant and makes recommendations for improved effectiveness.‎
• Recommends the initiation of projects.‎
• Provides assistance on all matters pertaining to the development and operation of grant programs.‎
• Assist with processing staff applications for scholarships and/or other rewards for which they qualify.‎
• Performs related work as required.‎
• Overnight in-state travel is required periodically.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the methods of data collection.‎
• Knowledge of the English language and proper grammar.
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.‎
• Knowledge of administrative principles and practices.‎
• Ability to develop and organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, ‎proposals and other written documents.‎
• Ability to write, proofread, and edit.
• Ability to maintain organization and make adjustments for changing priorities.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities with multiple deadlines.
• Ability to review and monitor policies and procedures for compliance with applicable ‎requirements.‎
• Ability to evaluate and analyze financial invoices and other data relating to grant activities.‎
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures ‎relating to grant activities.‎
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.‎
• Ability to work independently.‎
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.‎
• Ability to communicate effectively.‎
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.‎

Special Note: This position may require travel within the State of Florida.

This position is in the Career Service System.

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.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.