GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 40000030

Requisition No: 834543 

Agency: Commerce

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 40000030

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 40000030 

Salary:  $44,060.11/Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 11/14/2024 

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Previous Applicants are still being considered and do not need to reapply.

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 serves as “Team Lead” for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and works directly with the LIHEAP Community Program Manager.  Provides technical assistance as subject matter expert consulting with federal agencies, local governments, private non-profits, Community Program Managers and Department staff for the LIHEAP program operated in the Bureau of Economic Self-Sufficiency (BESS).

The Difference You Will Make:

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a federally funded program that helps income-qualified families with home heating and cooling costs. The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) administers LIHEAP and allocates funding directly to a network of community action agencies, also known as local agency providers, located throughout the state of Florida.

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:  $44,060.11/Annually

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position provides program oversight and technical assistance to local governments, private non-profits, Community

Program Managers and department staff for the programs operated in the Bureau of Economic Self-Sufficiency (BESS).

The position is responsible for providing contract management for the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), the Low-

Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) which includes

processing payments, advances and reports relevant to the programs administered within the BESS.

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Working with local provider agencies, which include local governments, and non-profit organizations; providing assistance

and training for the optimum performance of administrative and other field duties associated with all programs administered

through the BESS programs.

Conducts on-site and Desk monitoring of assigned subgrantees according to required guidelines and schedule.  Prepares

written monitoring reports as required.  Serves as a secondary GOC II to assist other GOC II’s, when necessary, with

duties of the same type as described above.

Provides technical assistance to subgrantees for fiscal reviews, program design, administration, reports, reimbursement

process and other applicable documents and other program operations.

Works with local provider agencies for program compliance utilizing federal guidelines, and state rules and regulations, and

program procedures.

Reviews and processes reports and other documents, as appropriate to all programs.

Responds to inquiries from clients, subgrantees, and others concerning all programs associated with the BESS.

Responsible for special projects as assigned.  Performing training classes and on-site technical need classes.

Assists with the development and/or review of policies and procedures as assigned.

Attends workshops, trainings and meetings relevant to programs associated with the BESS.

Performs other duties as required. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to work independently.

Ability to organize and prioritize assignments and effectively handle multiple tasks.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Demonstrate ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Demonstrate public speaking skills.

Knowledge of compiling data and preparing related reports.

Knowledge of principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communications.

Working knowledge of State, Federal, and/or local government rant and contract management regulations and processes.

Possess working knowledge of word processing (Microsoft Word), spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel), presentations (Microsoft PowerPoint)

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.