Government Operations Consultant III - 40000019

Business and Financial Operations; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Economic Development in Tallahassee, FL oversees a contract management role responsible for administering CDBG sub-grants to local governments for housing, infrastructure, and economic development projects.

The role requires independence in identifying process improvements, ensuring compliance with federal/state rules, and handling multiple contracts and reports with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Experience developing, administering and monitoring State and/or Federal grants and contracts.
• Ability to interpret statutes, administrative rules, and federal regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and outstanding customer service ability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Administer CDBG sub-grants to local governments for housing, infrastructure, and economic development.
• Manage compliance with Federal and State requirements and provide technical assistance.
• Conduct monitoring visits and process all related correspondence and documentation.

Skills

Grant management

Government grants compliance

Policy interpretation

Communication skills

Time management

Overnight travel capability

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

This highly responsible contract management position in the Community Economic Development unit administers federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) sub-grants to local governments for housing, infrastructure, and economic development projects. The incumbent manages compliance with federal and state requirements, provides technical assistance to local governments, conducts monitoring visits, and processes all related correspondence and documentation. The role requires independent judgment in identifying process improvements and managing multiple contracts and grants simultaneously.

Key qualifications

• Experience developing, administering and monitoring State and/or Federal grants and contracts
• Knowledge of State purchasing procedures and ability to interpret statutes, administrative rules, and federal regulations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with outstanding customer service ability
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to coordinate and manage multiple tasks independently while meeting deadlines
• Ability to conduct overnight travel for extended periods