855468 - GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II-LW - 40000663

Requisition No: 855468 

Agency: Commerce

Working Title: 855468 - GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II-LW - 40000663

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 40000663 

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

Posting Closing Date: 07/18/2025 

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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-LW

www.floridajobs.org/

The incumbent serves as a lead worker for the CDBG-DR Infrastructure and Hometown Revitalization Programs under Hurricane Sally and Hurricane Michael.  This position will be responsible for coordinating the work assignments for OPS employees within the Division of Community Development, Office of Long-Term Resiliency (OLTR), Business Economic Recovery Unit.

Your Specific Responsibilities: 

• Provides guidance to Grant Managers related to subrecipient grant model processes including development of scopes of work, environmental review, invoicing and reimbursement, and grant closeout. 
• Serves as main point of contact and provides timely communication to assigned subrecipients tracking agreements and/or contracts from execution to close-out.
• Perform preliminary document reviews, facilitate the tracking of agreements through the department review, approval, execution, and close-out processes.
• Works with subrecipients, Grants Coordinator, and consulting firm to draft, complete, or approve project scope of work depending on program.
• Ensures subrecipients are completing all required documentation to meet established minimum compliance standards.
• Maintains file for each subrecipient and program to provide State and Federal audit support.
• Notifies direct line of report of any challenges or obstacles.
• Approves reimbursement requests through SERA.
• Acts as primary author of department documentation to ensure consistency between programs, increase efficiency, and streamline processes.
• Compiles and verifies information for weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports.
• Other duties as required.

 Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:   

• Ability to thrive in a growing, fast-paced, work environment.
• Ability to communicate and prepare documents, reports, and presentations in Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments and effectively manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to produce high volume and high-quality work within compressed timeframes.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to lead and provide guidance to a diverse team.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to meet deadlines without sacrificing accuracy, customer service, or ethics.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Ability to demonstrate adaptability and flexibility and handle multiple projects.
• Knowledge of managing federal, state and/or local grants and ability to interpret statutes, administrative rules, and federal regulations preferred but not required.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

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

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 FloridaCommerce 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 position will be responsible for coordinating the work assignments for OPS employees within the Division of Community Development, Office of Long-Term Resiliency (OLTR), Business Economic Recovery Unit.

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.

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.

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.