GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 40099980

Requisition No: 852764 

Agency: Commerce

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 40099980

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 40099980 

Salary:  $23.00 - $25.00/Hourly based on experience. 

Posting Closing Date: 05/23/2025 

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Department of Commerce

107 East Madison Street

Tallahassee, Florida 32399 - 2100

Open Competitive

*THREE (3) OPS GRANT MANAGER POSITIONS AVAILABLE WITHIN THE BUREAU OF ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY*

Government Operations Consultant II – OPS (Grant Manager)

$23.00 - $25.00/Hourly based on experience

THIS IS NOT A TELEWORK POSITION. CANDIDATE WILL BE REQUIRED TO WORK IN THE TALLAHASSEE OFFICE.

This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week.

Regular business hours of operation are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST, Monday - Friday.

NOTE:  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. 

 The Work You Will Do:

The Grant Manager positions provide 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 Difference You Will Make:

The LIHEAP, CSBG, and WAP programs are federally funded programs that helps income-qualified households with a multitude of assistance services ranging from utility bill assistance, self-sufficiency programs, to energy efficient housing repairs. The Bureau of Economic Self-Sufficiency administers four programs and allocates funding directly to a network of community action agencies, non-profit organizations, and local governments which are known as local agency providers, located throughout the state of Florida.  

Grant Manager Duties and Responsibilities:

Position #1 - Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP): The position is responsible for providing contract management for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. This includes processing payments, advance payment requests, and preparing reports relevant to the WAP program administered within the BESS.  Serves as a backup, as needed, for the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) and the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP).

Position #2 - Community Services Block Grant (CSBG):  The position is responsible for providing contract management for the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. This includes processing payments, advance payment requests, and preparing reports relevant to the WAP program administered within the BESS.  Serves as a backup, as needed, for the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) and the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

Position #3 - Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP):  The position is responsible for providing contract management for the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP), to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. This includes processing payments, advance payment requests, and preparing reports relevant to the WAP program administered within the BESS.  Serves as a backup, as needed, for the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) and the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

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 BESS.

• Conducts onsite and desk monitoring of assigned subgrantees according to required guidelines and schedule. Prepares written monitoring reports as required. Assists other Program teams, 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. Perform training classes and onsite technical assistance classes.
• Assists with the development and/or review of policies and procedures.
• Attends workshops, trainings and meetings relevant to programs associated with BESS.
• Perform other duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently
• Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments and effectively handle multiple tasks;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Demonstrated ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Demonstrated 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 grant and contract management regulations and processes
• Experience with and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite software applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Preferred but not required:  FCCM Certification

Condition of Employment

Candidate must be able to pass a Level 2 background screening, which consist of fingerprinting and a check of local, state, and national law enforcement records. 

Pay:  $23.00 - $25.00/Hourly based on experience

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/

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.