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State of Florida · 2 days ago

GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 37020288 1 1

Tallahassee, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$40K/yr - $40K/yr

4+ years exp

The State of Florida's Department of Environmental Protection is seeking a Government Operations Consultant I to conduct organizational studies and evaluations on office procedures to enhance the efficiency of the Resilient Florida Program. The role involves serving as a Contract Manager, analyzing financial information, and maintaining budget reports, among other responsibilities.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Will conduct organizational studies and evaluations on office procedures providing technical assistance and developing procedures to assist the Resilient Florida Program to operate more efficiently and effectively

Serve as Contract Manager in accordance with Chapters 287 and 215, F.S. for assigned program contractual agreements. This includes, but is not limited to, contract drafting, financial management, invoice & deliverable review and processing, financial reconciliations, contract performance monitoring, and maintenance of official contract files. Coordinate with project managers regarding disputed items and counseling Contractors and/or their consultants on fiscal issues; advise them on program rules and policies

Coordinate and assist with the analysis of financial information in payment requests for the Resilient Florida program, including reviewing requests for mathematical accuracy, proper documentation of costs, compliance with program agreements and regulations

Maintain weekly budget reports for operating and fixed capital outlay funding

Perform data entry into program and department databases

Monitor shared inboxes for the program

Assist with certified forward during fiscal year end and as directed for fixed capital outlay funding

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Grant managementContract managementFinancial analysisMicrosoft Office SuiteData analyticsProject managementProblem-solvingCommunicationOrganizational skillsRelationship building

Required

Knowledge of grant or contract best management practices

Ability to interpret and apply related federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations

Ability to interpret and apply related policies, procedures, principles, and practices

Skilled in the use of computer applications, particularly Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to review and monitor policies and procedures for compliance with applicable requirements

Ability to evaluate and analyze data relating to project management activities

Ability to compile and review financial data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance

Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to grants management activities

Ability to develop and organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, proposals, and other written documents

Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques

Ability to work independently

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

At least four years of verifiable related experience. Post-secondary degrees may be used as an alternative for the required years of experience on a year-for-year basis. A credential evaluation report from an approved agency must be submitted along with all foreign degrees

Florida Certified Contract Manager or ability to obtain with 1 year of hire

A valid driver's license

Preferred

Undergraduate or Graduate level coursework in any of the following study areas: Environmental Science, any of the Natural Sciences, Public Administration, Management, Political Science and Government, Communications

Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM)

Project Management Professional (PMP), or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)

Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM)

Contract or Grant Management Experience

Lean Management, or other levels of Lean Six Sigma certification

Experience with data analytics platforms such as Microsoft Power BI, QLIK, or similar software

Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud suite of products such as Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator

Experience with programs developed on the Salesforce platform