GRANT SPECIALIST B - 42000907 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY) 1

Requisition No: 854457 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: GRANT SPECIALIST B - 42000907 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY) 1

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42000907 

Salary:  $50,000.00 - $58,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 06/07/2025 

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GRANT SPECIALIST B
 
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

DIVISION OF MARKETING AND DEVELOPMENT

***INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY—

ONLY CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF

AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES WILL BE CONSIDERED.***

CONTACT:

Nand Divate, 850-617-7329

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college university and one (1) year of professional accounting, fiscal or program monitoring experience.

Professional or nonprofessional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

An equivalent combination of education and experience which equals four (4) years can substitute for the above requirements.

Requires possession of a valid Class E Driver License.

EDUCATIONAL NOTE: Graduates utilizing education attained in the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position will not be appointed until verification of the applicable degree has been obtained. Foreign trained graduates utilizing a degree attained outside of the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position must be prepared to provide a copy of a credential evaluation conducted by an Approved Credential Evaluation Agency.  A list of approved agencies can be viewed at “Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies, Florida Department of Education.” Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies (fldoe.org) 

***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:

• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
• Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.
  
  

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values
and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Occasional travel required.

NOTES:

Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

JOB DUTIES:

Supervises the bureau’s Grants Section. Maintains a high degree of expertise in the bureau’s internal and external operations and capabilities. Serves as collaborator with leadership and as liaison to other divisions as needed. 

Provides oversight and quality control assessments of the Specialty Crop Block Grant program. Attends federal training sessions and develops a comprehensive understanding of program objectives and requirements. Develops and monitors compliance policies and procedures for the administration of federal grant funds. Ensures maintenance records and documentation on contracts, exchanges, correspondence and reports are readily accessible to staff and management. Oversees the preparation, execution, and monitoring of program related contracts and invoicing. Ensures the proper accounting of expenses and expenditures. Ensures program requirements and guidelines are effectively communicated and published to applicants and recipients of the program. Conducts meetings and public hearings as required. Evaluates, recommends, designs, and approves programmatic changes based on need and analysis. Consults with federal and state officials on matters applicable to the program.

Provides direct assistance to the staff on a variety of administrative assignments. Monitors work performance of subordinates, provides counseling to develop skills and correct deficiencies, approves timesheets and leave requests, completes performance evaluations, and recommends timely disciplinary actions as needed.  Reviews requests for travel; approves travel and other requests to meet objectives.  Responsible for ensuring that assigned program areas have operational procedures and processes which result in accountability and compliance with division and department policies and procedures. Responsible and accountable for managing budget/dollars/resources (staff, vehicles, computers, cell phones, etc.) of any assigned programs in an efficient and accountable manner.

Maintains a high level of expertise in FDACS grants, records management, operations, and fiscal reporting with continued education and certifications in these areas. Prepare and train personnel on the specialty crop grants management.

Conduct monitoring, site visits, desk reviews, document collection, and other tasks as required to ensure administration of the Division’s federal grant programs in accordance with federal and state statutes, regulations, policies and procedures, and general best practices. Communicate and coordinate with subrecipients to ensure timely receipt and processing of invoices, performance reports, and other administrative tasks. Provide annual and final programmatic performance reports to federal program staff.

Plan and execute program outreach, applicant recruitment, and other related tasks to ensure a high-quality and diverse pool of applicants for competitive federal programs and optimal utilization of grant funds to benefit Florida agricultural producers. Interface with applicants, current and previous grant recipients, and the public; and coordinate with other Division staff to ensure maximum visibility of the Division’s federal grant programs to the intended beneficiaries.

Lead the communications with United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) related to program objectives and timelines and for the annual submission of the State Plan.

Maintain a comprehensive working knowledge and capability in general office procedures, databases and other technical capabilities needed to achieve superior results in missions, events, and projects.

Perform related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of public relations and marketing principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of program planning and evaluation techniques.
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communications.
• Knowledge of basic statistics.
• Knowledge of data collection principles and methods.
• Ability to collect, analyze and interpret economic data.
• Ability to prepare economic related charts, tables, slides and other graphic presentations of data.
• Ability to organize economic data into logical format and prepare technical reports.
• Ability to present information in a concise and organized manner.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate program activities.
• Ability to provide technical assistance and advice to agricultural groups.
• Ability to analyze economic trends in agriculture.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
  
  
  

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck.  The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please visit www.myfrs.com;)
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!
  
  

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the “Total Compensation Estimator Tool” located above under the “Posting Closing Date.”

SPECIAL NOTES:

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.