OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 40099974

Requisition No: 851076

Agency: Commerce

Working Title: OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 40099974

Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 40099974

Salary: $25.00 to $27.00 per hour depending on experience

Posting Closing Date: 05/02/2025

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Your Specific Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the Office of Long-Term Resiliency program areas to develop and maintain the office’s CDBG-DR policy documents, manuals, and guidelines for past and future disasters.
• Assist in reviewing and modifying policies and procedures as appropriate.
• Research federal and state regulations and incorporate references.
• Coordinate and facilitate regular internal and external monitoring/audits of disaster recover programs, procedures, policies, and documents to identify possible weaknesses or risks.
• Assist in the review of contracts and sub-recipient agreement deliverables to ensure compliance with terms and conditions.
• Prepare reports, analyses, and recommendations to the team to determine program actions.
• Review external best practices to ensure a high level of program execution and make recommendations to management if changes are needed.
• Assist team with special projects, as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Working knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Computer, office equipment management skills.
• Ability to utilize problem solving techniques.
• Ability to understand and apply rules, policies, and procedures related to operational activities.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to deal with public in a tactful, courteous, and effective manner.
• Ability to work independently by planning, organizing, and coordinating work assignments.
• Ability to thrive in a growing, fast-paced, work environment.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments and effectively manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to meet deadlines without sacrificing accuracy, customer service or ethics.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent analytical and critical thinking abilities.
  
  

Pay: $25.00 to $27.00 per hour depending on experience

PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO THOSE APPLICANTS THAT HAVE THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree or experience in Political Science, Public Administration, Social Science or related field preferred.
• At least two years of experience in policy development or compliance regulation.
• Working experience in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Experience researching multiple issues with speed and accuracy.
• Ability to write, draft, and review policy and procedure manuals.
  
  

Qualifications

As a condition of pre-employment eligibility, a Level 2 security background screening is required, which consists of fingerprinting and a check of local, state, and national law enforcement records.

Our Organization And Mission

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.

The Work You Will Do

• This is an OPS position in Tallahassee, Fl with the Department of Commerce working under the Office of Long-Term Resiliency within the Division of Community Development.
• This position serves as a policy and compliance analyst to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations for OLTR and its subrecipients. This position is expected to function independently and must have high organizational skills.
  
  

The Difference You Will Make

FloridaCommerce is a fast-paced work environment in which critical thinking and prioritizing are a must. The state of Florida has been allocated federal funding to support long-term disaster recovery through the Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery Program (CDBG-DR). CDBG-DR funding is designed to address housing, infrastructure, economic development and mitigation needs that remain after other assistance has been exhausted, including federal assistance as well as private insurance.

How You Will Grow

FloridaCommerce encourages its employees to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. Trainings are made available throughout the year and on request with the Office of Training and Development within the Bureau of Human Resource Management. In accordance with our Vision and Mission, the employee:

Where You Will Work

Tallahassee is Florida’s Capital City and continues to grow by attracting development and new businesses. T allahassee is a mid- sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend. FloridaCommerce’s main office is located in Downtown Tallahassee, the political epicenter that draws in visitors each year to visit the state’s Capitol. Each spring, the legislative session opens, and people pour in to see the Florida Legislature perform business and approve the state’s annual budget. Being in Tallahassee will guarantee you an experience vibrant with a unique experience, professional growth, entertainment, and culture.

Tallahassee Is

• Known for its beautiful parks, rolling hills and oak trees, canopied roads, hotels, dining, museums, arts, music, and natural resources ( https://talgov.com/ )
• 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 ( https://choosetallahassee.com/beaches-near-tallahassee/ )
• Within a state having no state income tax for residents of Florida
  
  

WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!

State Group Insurance coverage options

( health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option )

• Ongoing comprehensive training provided
• Career Growth
• Highly skilled, professional environment
  
  

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

• We care about the success of our employees.
• We are always improving our technology, our tools, our customer's experiences, and ourselves.
• A rewarding experience for reliable, compassionate, and professional employees.
  
  

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.