Government Operations Consultant Job Tallahassee Florida USA,Government

Requisition No:884065

Agency:
Environmental Protection

Working Title:

GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I -

Pay Plan:
Career Service

Position Number:

Salary: $3,360.08 monthly; $40,320.96 annually

Posting Closing Date: 10/04/2026

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GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT IState of Florida Department of Environmental Protection This position is located in Tallahassee, FL Anticipated Vacancy

Position Overview and Responsibilities:

GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I )

State Revolving Fund Management Program

Division of Water Restoration Assistance

The incumbent will analyze financial assistance disbursement/payment requests. This includes reviewing requests for mathematical accuracy, proper documentation of costs, compliance with state and federal regulations and agreements, repairing disbursement/payment authorization forms, and maintaining disbursement spreadsheets for individual projects. Will use spreadsheet software and databases to complete disbursements. Stays abreast of changes in policies and procedures. The incumbent will be required to work 40-hour work weeks, Monday through Friday, and be present for work between the core hours of 9AM – 3PM on site at your workstation.

Compliance with the processing requirements of Chapter 215.422, F.S. is mandatory. Persistent failure to comply with this section by any agency of the state shall constitute good cause for discharge of employees duly found responsible, or predominantly responsible, for failure to comply.

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

Analyzes financial assistance disbursement/payment requests. This includes reviewing requests for mathematical accuracy, proper documentation of costs, compliance with state and federal regulations and agreements, preparing disbursement/payment authorization forms, and maintaining disbursement spreadsheets for individual projects. Uses spreadsheet software and databases to complete disbursements. Stays abreast of changes in policies and procedures.

Consults with project sponsor representatives and their consultants on program issues; advises them on program rules and policies. Prepares correspondence and memoranda; provides policy and program administration recommendations; prepares documentation for official project files and inserts into OCULUS.

Provides technical assistance with projects requiring section expertise, as assigned by supervisor.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

the principles and techniques of effective communication
administrative principles and practices
methods of compiling, organizing, and analyzing data
problem-solving techniques
research techniques.

Skill in:

professional use of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word and Excel

Ability to:

review and monitor policies and procedures for compliance with applicable requirements
evaluate and analyze data relating to grants management activities
understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to grants management activities
develop and organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, proposals and other written documents
utilize problem-solving techniques
work independently
evaluate programs
develop program projections
prepare reports and records
plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
communicate effectively
establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Minimum Qualifications:

A valid driver's license.
High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate's degree from an accredited university or college in business or…