PROGRAM SPECIALIST III-DOE - SES - 48001845

Job Title: PROGRAM SPECIALIST III-DOE - SES - 48001845

Job Title: PROGRAM SPECIALIST III-DOE-SES - 48001845

Florida Department of Education

Office of Safe Schools

Location: Tallahassee

Position Title: Program Specialist III-SES

Position Numbers: 48001845

Salary Range: $44,060.11

CANDIDATES ARE TYPICALLY HIRED AT THE MINIMUM SALARY.

Job Description

This position must be capable of handling multiple priorities in a high-volume setting relating to the various subject matter areas within the Office of Safe Schools (OSS). This is a highly responsible and professional position that will serve as an assistant to Contract Managers for the Office of Safe Schools. This position is responsible for performing technical, consultative, and administrative work. This position will collaborate with each section within the office and be required to use independent judgement, take initiative in carrying out duties and responsibilities and should be extraordinarily detail oriented. 

Specific Duties and Responsibilities include:

(Note: The omission of specific job duties does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.)

• Conduct grant and contract monitoring and reviews for program compliance.
• Review grants/contracts and recommend for approval change requests and invoices submitted.
• Provide technical assistance to grant applicants on program requirements.
• Monitor budget, expenditure, and reporting requirements.
• Assist in the development and implementation of grant and contract management, including budget, expenditure, report and correspondence requirements.
• Receives and approves all invoices for grants/contracts.
•  Maintains records of payments and outstanding invoices.
• Maintains all financial records related to the management and operation of the grants/contracts.
• Works closely with program offices for which contract work has been requisitioned.
• Coordinates the distribution and processing and assists in the monitoring of multiple Statewide grants.
• Coordinates with appropriate program personnel in the develoment, implementation, and appropriate procedures for calls for applications.
• Complete special assignments and perform related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Ability to attend to details and meet deadlines.
• Ability to conduct research, provide reports and analyses as required.
• Ability to work independently and multi-task.
• Skilled in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to deal effectively with a variety of people

 Minimum Qualifications

• At least 1 year of professional experience in a position involving public contact.
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

BENEFITS INFORMATION

Benefits information can be found at https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/

• State of Florida Retirement package –  www.myfrs.com
• 9 Paid Holidays annually and One Personal Holiday each year
• Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required)
• Ability to earn 104 Hours of Paid Sick Leave (annually)
• Health Insurance for Individual or Family Coverage – State pays 80% of premium
• Life Insurance – State pays 80% of premium
• Additional supplemental insurances available such as dental, vision, etc.     
• Tax-Deferred Medical and Child Care Reimbursement Accounts available     
• Tax-Deferred Savings Program available through payroll deduction 
• In-State Tuition Waivers

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

It is the policy of the Florida Department of Education that applicants for employment undergo Level 2 employment screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer. All applicants for employment or to volunteer who are selected for an interview will be provided with the Consent to Background Screening form for level 2 screening