Government Operations Consultant II - 40000372 - GRANT Manager

Government Operations Consultant II - Grant Manager

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This position serves as the Grant Manager for the Rural Infrastructure Fund Program within the Division of Community Development, Bureau of Small Cities and Rural Communities.

The Rural Infrastructure Fund (RIF) facilitates planning, preparing, and financing of infrastructure projects in rural communities to encourage job creation, capital investment, and the strengthening and diversification of rural economies. RIF funds are often used by rural communities as a match for other infrastructure funding programs.

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.

The Work You Will Do:

• Prepare a risk analysis and if required, a monitoring plan for each assigned sub-grant.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments and effectively handle multiple tasks to complete assignments on time.
• Ability to interpret statutes, administrative rules, and federal regulations and explain these requirements.
• Possess effective verbal and written communication skills, including good 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 of time.

Where You Will Work:

Tallahassee is Florida's Capital City and continues to grow by attracting development and new businesses. FloridaCommerce's main office is located in Downtown Tallahassee, the political epicenter that draws in visitors each year to visit the state's Capitol.

• 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 Community College (TCC).
• Approximately 22 miles from the nearest beach.

Working for the State of Florida has benefits!

• State Group Insurance coverage options (health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental options)
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year
• Annual and Sick Leave Benefits
• Student Loan Forgiveness Program (eligibility required)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Fee Waivers (accepted by major Florida colleges/universities)
• Ongoing comprehensive training provided
• Career Growth
• Highly skilled, professional environment

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.