GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 40041013

Requisition No: 847367 

Agency: Commerce

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 40041013

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 40041013 

Salary:  $44,000-50,000 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 03/10/2025 

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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 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:

The role of the Government Operations Consultant II in the Office of Small Business Innovation will be to perform contract and grant management duties for assigned contracts and programs.

The Difference You Will Make:

FloridaCommerce 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:  $44,000-50,000 Annually

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Coordinate activities relating to the administration of loan programs.
  • Activities include developing program guidelines, contracts, monitoring contract deadlines and receipt of deliverables, preparing quarterly reports, providing technical assistance to contract recipients, and processing payments.
• Track deliverables and budgets.
• Prepare contracts/agreements as to promote efficient and effective delivery of services to provide the best value to the State.
• Develop agreements/scope of work that are clear, specific and comprehensive.
• Monitor contracts/agreements to evaluate the provider’s performance.
• Process payments after review of invoices and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of the agreement.
• Coordinate the development of business analyses, reports and presentations to facilitate making important business decisions.
• Recommend policies and procedures for program administration to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
• Maintain good working relationships and keep in close coordination with program managers from partnering agencies.
• Coordinate the development of business analyses, reports and presentations to facilitate making important business decisions.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficient in Excel, word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Ability to develop working relationships with colleagues and partners
• Experience in the administration and monitoring of State contracts and agreements
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work with, and present to, diverse groups of individuals
• Posess excellent organizational skills
• Ability to attend to details and meet deadlines
• Working knowledge in the areas of decision-making, project management, and budgeting
• Ability to conduct research and provide reports and analyses as required
• Able to demostrate flexibility in response to change, and adapt to, and accommodate new methods and procedures.

Qualifications:

As a condition of pre-employment eligibility, a Level 2 security background screening is required, which consists of fingerprinting and a check of local, state, and national law enforcement records. 

Minimum:

Must complete the Florida Certified Contract Manager Training within 12 months of appointment.

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.