OPS GRANT SPECIALIST A - 42902579

Requisition No: 864322 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: OPS GRANT SPECIALIST A - 42902579

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 42902579 

Salary:  $21.00 hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 11/06/2025 

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OPS GRANT SPECIALIST A

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

DIVISION OF MARKETING AND DEVELOPMENT

***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY--

THIS IS A FULL-TIME OTHER PERSONAL SERVICES (OPS) POSITION***

CONTACT:

Catrina Chamberlain (850) 617-7397

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; or

Four (4) years of 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.

NOTES:

To maintain fairness and integrity in our hiring process, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews is strictly prohibited. Applicants must provide their own, authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and recruitment process. Any candidate found using AI to assist in their answers will be disqualified from consideration.

Preference will be given to candidates with a working knowledge of or certification in federal grants administration and/or possession of a Florida Certified Contract Manager Certification.

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

JOB DUTIES:

Conduct programmatic and financial operations, including the administration, coordination, development, implementation, monitoring and oversight of grants. 

Review contract invoices and reports for compliance with contract terms, state law and federal administrative requirements and cost principles. 

Communicates with university research and administrative staff, nonprofit organization staff, other state agencies and federal funding organizations to document and account for use of federal funds.

Track multiple funding years.

Prepare correspondence and reports.

Travel as required, in order to monitor grant awards.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and/or Adobe Acrobat.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida as an OPS employee is more than just a paycheck. 

• Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements*);
• Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b).  For additional details and online enrollment visit MyFloridaDeferredComp.com;

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan). For more information visit Social Security Alternative Plan (aigrs.com) and read OPS Social Security Alternative Plan (Does not apply to previous FRS Retirees);

• Flexible Spending Accounts; For a more benefits information, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com;
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

*Seasonal and part-time OPS employees (less than 30 hours average per week) refer to People First at 877-562-7287 or go to: https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/myhealth/eligibility_and_enrollment/ops_employees

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.