855438 - GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 40000202

Requisition No: 855438 

Agency: Commerce

Working Title: 855438 - GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 40000202

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 40000202 

Salary:  $44,060.11 - $46,263.11 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 07/14/2025 

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JOB TYPE:    FULL TIME /  Career Service

POSITION LOCATION:       Tallahassee, FL (relocation benefits are not available for this position) 

GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II

www.floridajobs.org/

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position serves as a Housing Specialist team lead position, performing duties under the limited supervision of the Senior Management Analyst II-SES, within the Division of Community Development, Office of Long-Term Resiliency (OLTR) Rebuild Florida Housing Repair and Replacement Program.  The position will review the applications being submitted to the Rebuild Florida program for home repair or replacement.  Travel may be required.  

As team lead, this position coordinates work assignments for OPS employees, advocating program activities; serving as a
participant for team assignments, process improvements, and special projects.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Conducts the eligibility review, including the evaluation of confidential documentation, for Rebuild Florida applicant files.
• Performs preliminary document reviews, facilitates the tracking of projects through the department review, approval, execution, and close out processes
• Provides technical assistance as a subject matter expert with department staff for the CDBG-DR program of Rebuild Florida. Uses subject matter expert knowledge of processing payments, tracking agreements administered by the Rebuild Florida program.
• Research and prepares State, Federal, and all other applicable policy documents for programmatic review and implementation
• Tracks homeowner grant agreements and/or contracts from execution to close-out
• Maintains good working relationships and keeps in close contact with partnering agencies
• Prepares reports, analyses, and makes recommendations to team to determine program action
• Maintains essential program-related documents to provide State and Federal audit support
• Assists team on special projects as needed

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of contract and grant management.
• Knowledge of State Purchasing procedures.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, and ability to operate computer software with a high level of efficiency
• Ability to coordinate and manage program activities with other partners
• Ability to demonstrate adaptability and flexibility and handle multiple tasks
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgement
• Ability to meet deadlines without sacrificing accuracy, customer service, or ethics
• Ability to conduct research and provide reports and analyses as required
• Ability to interpret statutes, administrative rules, and federal regulations
• Ability to meet deadlines without sacrificing accuracy, customer service, or ethics.
• Ability to utilize problem solving techniques

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.

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 position serves as a Housing Specialist performing duties under the limited supervision of the Senior Management Analyst II-SES, within the Division of Community Development, Office of Long-Term Resiliency. 

The position will review the applications being submitted to the Rebuild Florida program for home repair or replacement.  Travel may be required.  

The Difference You Will Make:

FloridaCommerce is a fast-paced work environment in which critical thinking and prioritizing are a must. The state of Florida has been allocated federal funding to support long-term disaster recovery through the Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery Program (CDBG-DR). CDBG-DR funding is designed to address housing, infrastructure, economic development and mitigation needs that remain after other assistance has been exhausted, including federal assistance as well as private insurance. 

Pay: $44,060.11 - $46,263.11 Annually

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!

*  State Group Insurance coverage options+
 (health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option)

*  Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (www.myfrs.com)

*  Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year

*  Annual and Sick Leave Benefits

*  Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required)

*  Flexible Spending Accounts

*  Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities)

*  Ongoing comprehensive training provided

*  Career Growth      

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.

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.