GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 40046207

Requisition No: 857949 

Agency: Commerce

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 40046207

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 40046207 

Salary:  $50,584.67 - $55,000.00 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 08/22/2025 

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JOB TYPE:  FULL TIME / Career Service

POSITION LOCATION:  Tallahassee, FL (This is not a Telework Position. Candidate will be required to work in the Tallahassee office).

Government Operations Consultant III

Open Competitive

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

Office hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Your Specific Responsibilities: 

The incumbent works as an Invoice and Contracts Coordinator within the Division of Community Development, Office of Long-Term Resiliency (OLTR), Business Economic Recovery Unit. This position assists with the analyzing, tracking and managing of agreements, amendments and reimbursements. 

 Duties include:

• Act as subject matter expert for the invoice process for subrecipient reimbursement request to ensure compliance with all state and federal guidelines and contractual requirements.
• Provides technical assistance to subrecipients to ensure quality development of payment packages.
• Provides guidance to grant managers on the invoice process and requirements.  
• Provide review of subrecipient reimbursements to ensure accuracy and compliance with contractual requirements and the Department’s invoice process and templates.
• Assist the programs in the development and routing of new agreements and amendments to conform with the Department’s policies and process.
• Acts as the liaison between the Bureau and Commerce Contracts and Grants Unit on all agreements and amendments.
• Serves as a Grant Manager for subrecipient agreements awarded under the CDBG-DR and CDBG-MIT subrecipient programs.
• Process SERA and FACTS request for new agreements and amendments and ensure both systems reflect current information. 
• Completes SERA access forms for Subrecipient’s and new employees.
• Point of contact for SERA login issues and technical issues.
• Producing high volume and high-quality work within compressed timeframes.
• Providing administrative support as needed.
• Analyze and track fiscal records
• Performs other duties as required.

 Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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

• Ability to manage financial program activities.
• Ability to conduct quality reviews of subgrant agreements and reimbursement payments. 
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and prioritize completion in an effective manner.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, and ability to operate computer software with a high level of efficiency.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to demonstrate adaptability and flexibility and handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment while representing the program’s 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 federal and state regulations.

• Ability to travel as needed.

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. 

Preferred

Knowledge and experience in administering Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) preferred but not required.

 Pay: $50,584.67 - $55,000.00 Annually

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 incumbent works as an Invoice and Contracts Coordinator within the Division of Community Development, Office of Long-Term Resiliency (OLTR), Business Economic Recovery Unit. This position assists with the analyzing, tracking and managing of agreements, amendments and reimbursements. 

The Difference You Will Make:

 The Office of Long-Term Resiliency is a growing office within Florida Commerce that supports communities following disasters by addressing long-term recovery needs for housing, infrastructure, mitigation and business economic development.  

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 State College (TSC).
• Approximately 22 miles from the nearest beach ( https://choosetallahassee.com/beaches-near-tallahassee/ )

• Within a state having no state income tax for residents of Florid

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.

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.