GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 40022019

Requisition No: 868215 

Agency: Commerce

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 40022019

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 40022019 

Salary:  $50,584.67 - $52,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 01/16/2026 

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Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Serves as a grant manager for agreements awarded under CDBG-DR and CDBG-MIT programs
• Reviews all sub-grant applications submitted by the local government within the employee’s assigned area of responsibility and prepares contract award documents.

• Conducting eligibility analyses, to ensure applicants meet all eligibility criteria provided by program policies and procedures, laws, regulations, and agency guidelines.
• Conducting cost/price analyses to determine all costs are reasonable and allowable.
• Monitoring activities and expenditures of assigned contracts to ensure compliance with program guidelines, regulations, and contract requirements.

• Producing high volume and high-quality work within compressed timeframes.
• Researching and analyzing documents and policies to inform program decision making.
• Monitor application and implementation of appropriate rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure compliance with financial and administrative requirements.
• Ability to coordinate and manage activities with internal and external partners and stakeholders.
• The employee monitors the progress of all assigned sub-grants through phone calls teams meetings, and email to representatives of the sub-grant recipients and through on-site visits to the communities.
• Providing technical assistance to subrecipients as needed.
• Performs other duties as required.

 Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge in developing, administering, and monitoring federal grants and contracts.

• Knowledge and experience in administering Community Development Block Grant- Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) and Community Development Block Grant – Mitigation (CDBG-MIT) preferred.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, and ability to operate computer software with a high level of efficiency.
• Ability to coordinate and manage housing program activities with other partners.
• Ability to demonstrate adaptability and flexibility and handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment while representing the programs’ best interest.
• Ability to meet deadlines without sacrificing accuracy, customer service, or ethics.
• Ability to conduct research and provide reports and analyses as required.

• Ability to interpret statutes, administrative rules, and federal regulations. 
• Ability to work during agency operating hours which are observed as Monday to Friday 8:00AM – 5:00PM

Pay:  $50,584.67 - $52,000.00

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 works as a Grant Manager within the Division of Community Development, Office of Long-Term Resiliency (OLTR) Bureau of Business and Economic Recovery. The incumbent is expected to use independent judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in the position. In coordination with other OLTR staff, this position is expected to undertake tasks in all work areas ranging from eligibility reviews, award determinations, project oversight, contractor invoicing, and closeout activities.

The Difference You Will Make:

Florida Commerce 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.

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.