GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 40000180

Requisition No: 861509 

Agency: Commerce

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 40000180

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 40000180 

Salary:  $50,584.67 - $55,000.00 Depending on Experience 

Posting Closing Date: 10/10/2025 

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Your Specific Responsibilities:

The Government Operations Consultant III, serves as the Program and Policy Coordinator responsible for assisting the Office of Long-Term Resiliency’s (OLTR) Supervisor (Policy Manager) with the development of policies and procedures for the OLTR in direct support of the Rebuild Florida programs. This position provides support and recommendations to staff and OLTR leadership in the oversight of grant appropriations from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to the state, to include the coordination and development of Action Plans, Action Plan Amendments, oversight of overall grant deliverables, developing and submitting waiver requests and alternative requirements to HUD for all programs. The incumbent is also responsible for supporting a working relationship with HUD program staff to ensure timely and accurate communication between agencies and that technical assistance and guidance is incorporated into program policies and procedures.

The incumbent is expected to use independent judgment in coordination with other staff and OLTR leadership in identifying and establishing program policies and procedures for Rebuild Florida.

The Program and Policy Coordinator is responsible for the following duties:

• Assist Office of Long-Term Resiliency in interpretation and understanding of specialized program directives, best practices, applicable regulations, and legislation.
  Assist the Unit Supervisor (Policy Manager) with tracking issues of interest to the Office of Long-Term Resiliency at the State and Federal Level. This includes but not limited to, monitoring Federal Register for any notices affecting OLTR's programs and following development, discussion, passage and implementation of legislation. 
• Coordinates with key partners and federal agencies for special disaster recovery needs and in specific technical expertise.
• Responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of OLTR policies and procedures.
• This unit works closely with other OLTR units to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements placed on grants administered by OLTR.
• Provides highly responsible and complex technical support in specialized recovery effort to OLTR Leadership, management or designee.
• Researching policy interpretations utilizing multiple sources of regulation (state and federal) and drafting waiver requests as needed.
• Assisting in the negotiation and drafting of partnership agreements or amendments relating to the Rebuild Florida Program.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to interpret statutes, administrative rules and federal regulations and explain these requirements.

• Ability to understand and apply rules, policies and procedures relating to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Program. 
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical issues to a diverse population.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to conduct research and provide reports and analyses as required.
• Knowledge of Florida laws, the legislative and political processes and protocol.
• Knowledge of Codes of Federal Regulation, U.S. Code, and Federal Registers.

Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and the Internet.

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. 

Pay:  $50,584.67 - $55,000.00 Depending 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.

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 Government Operations Consultant III, serves as the Program and Policy Coordinator responsible for assisting the Office of Long-Term Resiliency’s (OLTR) Supervisor (Policy Manager) with the development of policies and procedures for the OLTR in direct support of the Rebuild Florida programs. The incumbent is also responsible for supporting a working relationship with HUD program staff to ensure timely and accurate communication between agencies and that technical assistance and guidance is incorporated into program policies and procedures.

 The Difference You Will Make:

Rebuild Florida is Florida's long-term disaster recovery effort, committed to rebuilding impacted communities stronger so they are more resiliency to future storms. 

The Rebuild Florida Housing Repair and Replacement Program ( HRRP) for recent hurricanes is a centralized housing rehabilitation, reconstruction or replacement program that will prioritize low-to-moderate-income families with seniors aged 62 and older, children, and/or disabled household members impacted by recent Hurricanes. 

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 located 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 an experience vibrant with 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      

*  Highly skilled, professional environment

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.