824539-GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 40000015

Requisition No: 824539 

Agency: Commerce

Working Title: 824539-GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 40000015

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 40000015 

Salary:  $42,776.81 

Posting Closing Date: 05/06/2024 

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Our Organization and Mission:

FloridaCommerce works across the state to support Florida’s economy, robust and talented workforce, and our local communities. We are dedicated to making a stronger and more resilient Florida, so our businesses, communities, and workforce are better prepared to withstand future economic slowdowns and natural disasters.

In collaboration with our partners, we salute our nation’s veterans and are honored to have the opportunity to support them and their family members by encouraging them to apply at Florida Commerce for positions that fit their skill sets.

FloridaCommerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.  (TTY/TDD 1-800-955-8771 or the Florida Relay Service – 711.)

Let our mission become yours. To find out more about us, click on the link: http://www.floridajobs.org/

The Work You Will Do:

This is a Government Operations Consultant II position in Tallahassee, Fl with FloridaCommerce working under the Bureau of Small Cities and Rural Communities within the Division of Community Development.

The Difference You Will Make:

This position is an advocate for program activities; serves as a participant for team assignments, process improvements, and special projects; fosters teamwork; and participates in the identification of program and process improvements.  DEO is a fast-paced work environment in which critical thinking and prioritizing are a must.

How You Will Grow:

FloridaCommerce encourages its employees to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies.  Trainings are made available throughout the year and on request with the Office of Training and Development within the Bureau of Human Resource Management. In accordance with our Vision and Mission, the employee:

• Furthers Florida’s economic vision by providing support that enhances the economy and develops, safe, and healthy communities.
• Meets customer/client expectations with an emphasis on responsiveness, quality, quantity, and timeliness of work.
• Provides information clearly, accurately, and succinctly; and exhibits good listening skills.
• Works collaboratively to optimize the effectiveness of FloridaCommerce’s available resources and tools.
• Uses knowledge acquired through education, training, or experience to complete tasks.

These expectations are for all our employees, and you will be expected to model these as a leader.  We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience.  

Where You Will Work:   

Tallahassee is Florida’s Capital City and continues to grow by attracting development and new businesses. Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend.  FloridaCommerce’s main office is in Downtown Tallahassee, the political epicenter that draws in visitors each year to visit the state’s Capitol. Each spring, the legislative session opens, and people pour in to see the Florida Legislature perform business and approve the state’s annual budget. Being in Tallahassee will guarantee you a unique experience, professional growth, entertainment, and culture. Tallahassee is:

• Known for its beautiful parks, rolling hills and oak trees, canopied roads, hotels, dining, museums, arts, music, and natural resources (https://talgov.com/ )
• Home to major college campuses, Florida State University (FSU), Florida A & M University (FAMU) and Tallahassee Community College (TCC).
• Approximately 22 miles from the nearest beach ( https://choosetallahassee.com/beaches-near-tallahassee/ )

• Within a state having no state income tax for residents of Florida

WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!

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

* We care about the success of our employees.

* We are always improving our technology, our tools, our customer’s experiences, and ourselves.

* A rewarding experience for reliable, compassionate, and professional employees.

Pay:  $42,776.81/ Annually

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Assist in the performance of quality assurance/quality control reviews for the CDBG program within the Bureau of Small Cities and Rural Communities (BSCRC).
• Assist in the development of program goals and objectives, identifying resources, interpreting statutes and rules, and providing technical and administrative assistance.  Participate, as needed, in the development and revision of compliance-related policies and procedures.
• Assist in the performance of regular internal reviews of the CDBG program, procedures, policies, and documents to identify revisions needed for compliance with federal and state requirements.
• Review subgrant agreement deliverables to ensure compliance with terms and conditions.
• Prepare federal reports and assist in development of consolidated plan and annual action plan.
• Review the CDBG website for compliance with federal regulations.
• Provides consultative services and technical assistance to BSCRC staff on issues related to compliance and monitoring.
• Prepare reports and analyses and make recommendations on activities and expenditures of subgrant agreements for efficient and compliant grant management processes.
• Perform file management and records audits on CDBG program subgrant files.
• Maintain good working relationships and keep in close coordination with CDBG grant managers.
• Prepare reports and analyses and make recommendations to the team to determine program action.
• Review external best practices to ensure a high level of program execution and make recommendations to management if changes are needed.
• Assist team on special projects as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team. 
• Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments and effectively handle multiple tasks to complete assignments on time. 
• Knowledge or experience necessary to manage federal, state, and/or local grants or contracts.
• Ability to interpret statutes, administrative rules, and federal regulations and explain these requirements. 
• Possess effective verbal and written communication skills, including good public speaking ability. 
• Ability to compile data from a variety of sources and present it in a logical manner. 
• Ability to create spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel, prepare documents in Microsoft Word, and create PowerPoint presentations.
• Ability to perform overnight travel for an extended period of time.

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.