GRANTS MANAGER - SES - 64080432

Requisition No: 868791 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: GRANTS MANAGER - SES - 64080432

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 64080432 

Salary:  $36,317.26 - $55,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 01/30/2026 

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GRANTS MANAGER - SES

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Meets or exceeds SMART performance expectations to include but not limited to: DOH Strategic Measures, Comprehensive Program Communication, Quality Assurance reviews, Supervisory Ride Along, Pinellas CHD Core Standards, PMC and other high level meeting attendance. Presentations as needed and Budget/Fiscal Management.
• Supervisory Statement: Responsible for the supervision of staff including appraisals, planning and directing their work, approving leave, having the authority for hiring, and taking disciplinary action or effectively recommending such actions.
• This is a highly responsible supervisory position that oversees the Ryan White Part B Lead Agency activities and reports to the HIV/AIDS Program Manager. The individual is responsible for overseeing contract negotiation, preparation, fiscal tracking, and participation in the programmatic, fiscal, and administrative monitoring of local department contracts related to AIDS patient care and HIV prevention activities. This position will also supervise staff (contract managers) and their work products within the Lead Agency.
• Provides contract management for HIV patient care and prevention education outreach contracts. Develops and maintains methods for monitoring and evaluating quality of service and compliance with rules, policies, guidelines, and statutes. Develops contract procurement, and other documentation required for securing available funds. Develops and implements contracts with community agencies and monitors program corrective action plans. Reviews and executes contracts in accordance with established department policy and guidelines (HRSM 75-2 and 75-9).
• Monitors and evaluates provider compliance with rules, policies, and statutes. Provides desk and on-site monitoring of contracted programs to ensure program effectiveness and efficiency. Identifies potential operational or management problems and gives guidance to providers as it relates to department policy, procedure, and guidelines. Prepares and monitors corrective action plans designed to address identified deficiencies. Provides continual updated information regarding provider compliance status to the program supervisor. Monitors program procedures to ensure that Federal and State DOH standards and policies are complied with regarding HIV/AIDS Services.
• Reviews, approves, and processes all requests for reimbursement to ensure their accuracy and completeness. Approves and submits all monthly expenditures to DOH HIV/AIDS Section for submission to HRSA. Maintains and reviews all Lead Agency contract files. Follows up with fiscal and administrative contract staff to ensure the providers timely receipt of payment. Coordinates with fiscal and grants management regarding fiscal accountability and contact management. Maintains contract ledgers that reflect current allocations, expenditures, balances, and amendments. Performs monthly reconciliation of contract ledgers to AIMS/PCFMRS reports. Works with the program supervisor and fiscal staff to resolve any fiscal discrepancies. Complies with and monitors compliance (when applicable) of the mandatory requirements in Section 215.422, Florida Statutes, Chapter 3A-2A, Florida Administrative Code.
• Assists with goals and objectives of HIV/AIDS strategic planning group and for writing, negotiating, and monitoring the Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) contracts and purchase orders. In addition, employee will ensure all financial reports from contractual agreements are reported timely to the HIV/AIDS Program Manager for State and Federal EHE reporting. Employee will actively participate in EHE meetings to provide updates on contract financials throughout the fiscal year.
• Prepares, reviews, and consults budget preparation for the HIV/AIDS Program. Prepares analytical and technical reports for the Division. Prepares and updates the operating budget spending plan and provides analysis of contract expenditures. Develops and implements quality assurance protocols for assessing the HIV/AIDS patient care program components in the county public health units and contract providers.
• Incumbent will represent the Lead Agency as the Part B Recipient at Ryan White Care Council meetings, committees, and related planning bodies as necessary. Incumbent will provide technical assistance to others in the division and to newly trained contract managers. Incumbent will assist in the development of finance and budget policies and procedures.
• Incumbent will provide back up to other members of the Division of Disease Control and Health Protection as assigned to an operations level. This may include but is not limited to: Direct Observed Therapy (DOT), outreach efforts, immunization clinics, disease investigations and traveler monitoring.
• Other job-related requirements for this position: EMERGENCY DUTY: "Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross Shelters, 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.

CONFIDENTIALITY: "Incumbent may have access to records containing Social Security numbers in the performance of their job duties"

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the methods of and standard competency of public procurement
• Knowledge of basic management principles and practices
• Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document workflow and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices
• Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents, and other written materials
• Ability to conduct fact-finding research
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to operational and management of State of Florida contracts
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Qualifications:

• Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) Certification

Preferred Qualification:

• Two years of contract management experience with the Florida Dept of Health
• Two years of program budget management and oversight

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:

Department of Health in Pinellas County

St. Petersburg location

205 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr St N,

St. Petersburg, FL 33701

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);

• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• 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.    

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.