Government Operations Consultant III - 37002011

Other; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection, seeks a Government Operations Consultant III to support program operations in Tallahassee. Responsibilities include developing procedures to improve efficiency, managing sub-grants, and ensuring grant compliance with state accountability systems.

Strong communication and a valid license are required. The role involves coordination with NOAA grant programs and serving as a budget analyst for coastal

Qualifications

• Four years of verifiable experience in accounting, budget tracking, or grant management.
• Knowledge of grant management policies, procedures, and systems (grants.gov, eRA Commons, ServiceNow, GrantSolutions, TRACS).
• Proficiency with Florida state accounting programs (FIN, FLAIR, PALM).
• Ability to obtain Florida Certified Contract Manager certification within first year.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver''s license.

Responsibilities

• Develop procedures for operational efficiency.
• Manage sub-grants in coordination with program offices.
• Ensure compliance with grant agreements and state accountability systems.
• Act as budget analyst for coastal management initiatives.

Skills

Grant management

Grant policies

State accounting software

Contract management cert

Communication skills

Driver's license

Job description

The Government Operations Consultant III supports the Department of Environmental Protection's Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection by conducting organizational studies, managing federal grants from NOAA's Coastal Zone Management Program, and serving as budget analyst for coastal management initiatives. The role involves developing procedures for operational efficiency, managing sub-grants, and ensuring compliance with grant agreements and state accountability systems.

Key qualifications:

• At least four years of verifiable experience in accounting, budget tracking, or grant management
• Knowledge of grant management policies, procedures, and systems (grants.gov, eRA Commons, ServiceNow, GrantSolutions, TRACS)
• Proficiency in state accounting programs (FIN, FLAIR, PALM)
• Ability to obtain Florida Certified Contract Manager certification within first year
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Valid driver's license