GRANTS SPECIALIST III - 41001030

Requisition No: 820961 

Agency: Office of the Attorney General

Working Title: GRANTS SPECIALIST III - 41001030

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 41001030 

Salary:  $42,000 - $42,666 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 05/07/2024 

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Our Organization and Mission: The Office represents the State of Florida in state and federal civil and criminal courts, from trial courts to the Supreme Court of the United States. 

Pay: $42,000 - $42,666 Annually 

Position Summary: This position is in the Victim Services Unit. This position manages grants funded by the federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) victim assistance program. The responsibilities include desk auditing, on-site monitoring for program compliance, providing technical assistance to public and not-for-profit agencies regarding the grant requirements and allowable expenditures, processing monthly invoices, and conducting technical reviews of grant applications. Candidates should be able to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Excellent communication skills are essential. In-state travel to monitor subgrantees occurs periodically throughout the year.　

Qualifications: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; or 4 years of administrative experience in the areas of accounting, banking, accounts receivable, payroll processing or other related field. Professional or nonprofessional experience in the areas of accounting, banking, accounts receivable, payroll processing or other related field can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

Preference will be given to those with previous grant management experience.

The Work You Will Do: This position is responsible for, but not limited to the following duties:

• Prepare technical reviews of grant applications to ensure compliance with the grant program.　
• Conduct on-site monitoring, desk audits, and reviews for program compliance and prepares reports of findings and corrective action needed.　
• Review and recommend for approval change requests and invoices submitted by subgrantees.　
• Provide technical assistance to subgrantees on program requirements.　
• Monitor budget, expenditure, and reporting requirements of subgrantees.　
• Assist in the development and implementation of grant management, including budget, expenditure, report, and correspondence requirements of the grant program.　
• Prepare periodic progress and evaluation reports on grant activities.　
• Complete special assignments and perform related duties as assigned

NOTE: This position may require extended hours and/or travel outside of the worksite.

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 option.
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com).
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers.
• And more! For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: To be considered for the position, all applicants must:

Submit a complete and accurate application profile necessary for qualifying such as dates of service, reason for leaving, etc. In addition, all applicants must ensure all employment and/or detailed information about work experience is listed on the application (including military service, self-employment, job-related volunteer work, internships, etc.) and that gaps in employment are explained. NOTE: Any required experience and/or preferences listed in the advertisement must be verified at the time of application.

• Ensure that applicant responses to qualifying questions are verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the employment application and/or resume. Applicants who do not respond to the qualifying questions will not be considered for this position.
• The elements of the selection process may include a skill assessment exercise. 
• Current and future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months. Following the six-month period, a new application must be submitted to an open advertisement to be considered for that vacancy.
• OAG employees are paid biweekly. All state employees are required to participate in the direct deposit program pursuant to s. 110.113, FS.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS/ DRUG FREE WORKPLACE: All OAG positions are "sensitive or special trust" and require favorable results on a background investigation including fingerprinting, pursuant to s. 110.1127(2)(a), F.S. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free Workplace, all employees are subject to reasonable suspicion or other drug testing in accordance with section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. We hire only U.S. citizens and those lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

E-VERIFY STATEMENT: The Office of the Attorney General participates in the U.S. government’s employment eligibility verification program (e-verify). E-verify is a program that electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States after completion of the employment eligibility verification form (i-9).

PERSONS WITH DISABILITY/ADA STATEMENT: The OAG supports the employment of individuals with disabilities and encourages them to seek employment within our agency. If you need an accommodation because of a disability, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, in order to participate in the application process, please notify the people first service center at 877-562-7287.  If you need an accommodation during the selection process, please notify the hiring authority in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.

REMINDERS: Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website at: https: //www.sss.gov. If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. If you return to FRS employment before satisfying the required waiting period, your retirement may be voided, and you may have to repay all benefits you have received, including any Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) payout.

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.