Requisition No: 831444 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 64000243

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64000243 

Salary: $48,686.44 - $50,147.03 

Posting Closing Date: 06/25/2024 

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This is a professional financial accounting position which requires a level of technical and analytical skills for reviewing and preparing financial reports for the department. This position provides guidance to departmental program and administrative staff regarding the planning, development and implementation of grant policies, procedures and programs, as they relate to financial requirements of federal, state, local governments and private foundations. This position requires general knowledge of state and federal accounting systems, applicable laws, rules and regulations governing all grants (state and federal). Knowledge and analytical skills are required for the analyzing financial data in preparation of financial reports required for grants. These reports are used to reflect the financial position of the department as to its earnings, expenditures, and deposits into the State Treasury. Duties also include liaison with staff of federal, state, and local governments and departmental staff to accumulate, disseminate, and interpret information relevant to rules, regulations, and policies affecting assigned grants.

Prepare management reports that demonstrate the department’s awards, advances, cash draws from federal, state, local and private resources. Monitor project and grant operations, appropriations, budgets and projected expenditures and recommend necessary budget changes. Reviews approved changes and monitors entries into the accounting system to prepare the required management reports. This includes setting up grant awards Grant Information file and Florida Accountability Contract Tracking System (FACTS).

Consult with and provide analytical and technical assistance to the department program offices staff in the preparation of state plans, grant applications, and revenue contracts in assuring compliance with financial and administrative requirements. This includes the interpretation of federal and state financial laws and regulations for specific programs. Provide state governmental accounting guidance with capturing the financial expenditure data for all grants.

Analyze all financial data in preparation of federal financial reports required for all grants. Ensure expenditures are in compliance with the approved grant award. Prepare financial reports required by state, federal or local granting agencies based on financial analysis of grant awards, cash draws (income/revenue), support for indirect costs, and summaries of direct costs and verification of allowable expenditures.

Maintains files, electronic/paper & the Grant Master Listing in accordance to OBRM procedures. Provide supporting documentation to the supervisor when a federal, state, legislative, independent, or internal audit is being conducted or request for information has been received.

Cross train with staff within the Office of Budget and Revenue Management to help ensure adequate desk coverage and to gain knowledge of the OBRM’s operations.

Process expenditure corrections in the FLAIR accounting system as assigned by the grant supervisors.

Responsible for working with the Receiving/Cash & LOC unit to provide financial data necessary to close out grant financial data elements prior to the end of the year. Often requiring financial data analysis for researching outstanding issues.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of accounting and auditing principles and procedures

Knowledge of the methods of compiling/data collection and analyzing data

Knowledge of monitoring techniques

Skilled in Microsoft products, especially proficient in EXCEL

Ability to review, analyze, and evaluate financial data

Ability to interpret and examine financial records and data

Ability to conduct financial data research and prepare analyses

Ability to understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures for financial data

Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document work and activities relating to the financial data

Ability to work independent

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to recognize the validity, authenticity, and propriety of accounting and financial records

Knowledge of FLAIR

Knowledge of Florida State Governmental Accounting

Knowledge of federal reporting requirements

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

Florida Department of Health

4052 Bald Cypress Way

Tallahassee, FL 32399

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);

• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

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

Please be advised:

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov 

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. 

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). 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. 

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.

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. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.