Government Operations Consultant Iii - ses - 40034335

Government Operations Consultant III -SES

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. Requisition No: 859105 Agency: Commerce Pay Plan: SES Position Number: 40034335 Salary: $61,000 to $66,000 (Depending on Experience) Posting Closing Date: 09/05/2025

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Plan, facilitate, and assist in the negotiation of agreement changes, amendments, coordinate the development of cost and price analysis, conduct agreement and file post-audits and closeout, complete the agreement checklists, facilitate findings of fact and resolve agreement disputes. Update tracking systems and maintain agreement logs in accordance with CDBG-DR program and department policy and procedures and to ensure compliance with applicable statutory requirements.
• Develop economic development program goals and objectives, identifying resources, interpreting statutes and rules, and providing technical and administrative assistance. Participate, as needed, in the development and revision of contract and grant related policies and procedures.
• Facilitate the administration of CDBG program agreements including contract and grant agreements, interagency agreements, data sharing agreements and memoranda of understanding. Perform preliminary document reviews, facilitate the establishment and tracking of agreements through the department review and approval process, which includes the coordination of the agreement review and approval from other department offices (General Counsel, Office of Financial Management, Office of Budget Management, and Executive Leadership).
• Prepare a risk analysis and, if required, a monitoring plan for each assigned sub-grant. The employee monitors the progress of all assigned sub-grants through phone calls and email to representatives of the sub-grant recipients and through on-site visits to the communities. A detailed report is completed following each monitoring visit.
• Responsible for reviewing and processing all correspondence, payment requests, citizen complaints, conflicts of interest, contract modifications, wage decision requests, policies and procedures, contractor clearances, plans and specifications packages, procurement documents, waiver requests, and closeout requests to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements.
• Reviews all sub-grant applications submitted by the local governments within the employee's assigned area of responsibility and prepares contract award documents.
• Maintains all files on the contracts from execution to final closeout. The employee is responsible for entering data into the grant tracking system for each assigned contract.
• Provides technical assistance to local governments and their consultants in the employee's assigned area. If the employee is designated as a subject matter specialist on a specific topic, the employee provides technical assistance, as needed, to all recipients on this topic.
• Participates in the development and implementation of training workshops and webinars for local governments and their consultants.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge and experience in state purchasing procedures.
• Experience in developing, administering and monitoring state and/or federal grants and contracts.
• Ability to coordinate and manage programs and activities with other government, business and industry partners.
• Knowledge based on providing services for economic development and monitoring results and performing corrective actions.
• Ability to interpret statutes, administrative rules and federal regulations and explain these requirements.
• Ability to demonstrate adaptability and flexibility and handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment while representing the Department's best interest.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines without sacrificing accuracy, customer service or ethics.
• Ability to conduct research and provide reports and analyses as required.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments and effectively handle multiple tasks to complete assignments on time.
• Possess effective public speaking ability.
• Ability to compile data from a variety of sources and present it in a logical manner.
• Ability to create spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel, prepare documents in Microsoft Word and create PowerPoint presentations.
• Ability to perform overnight travel for an extended period.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

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.

Pay: $61,000 to $66,000 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 is responsible for direct management of federal HUD grant funding received by Long-Term Resiliency for use in implementing Long-Term Resiliency- Workforce Affordable Housing Program, Hermine/Matthew Program and HMGP Match Program. The incumbent is responsible for developing documentation and recommendations for: program design, program policies and procedures, program guidelines, and program implementation.

The Difference You Will Make:

The Office of Long-Term Resiliency, supports communities following disasters by addressing long-term recovery needs for housing, infrastructure and 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.
• 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.
• Within a state having no state income tax for residents of Florida

WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!

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

* State Group Insurance coverage options+ (health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option)

* Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (www.myfrs.com)

* Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year

* Annual and Sick Leave