Grants Specialist V

Grants Specialist V

This Grants Specialist V position is in the Office of the Attorney General within the Bureau of Criminal Justice unit in Tallahassee, Florida. Pay: $50,428.82 Annually

Qualifications:

Six (6) years of administrative experience in the areas of accounting, banking, accounts receivable, payroll processing or other related field, or Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of administrative experience in the areas of accounting, banking, accounts receivable, payroll processing or other related field. Preference will be given to those with previous grant management experience.

The Work You Will Do:
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
This position will require strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of relevant statutes, rules, Agency policies and procedures, regulations and the grant agreement to ensure the effective and compliant use of grant funding. This position will identify and mitigate compliance risks, and may involve managing systems, collaborating with Agency staff, and liaising with Providers. In addition, the position will include written reports tracking financial expenditures, verifying project progress against milestones, assessing compliance with grant agreements, preparing performance reports for the Agency, and facilitating communication between the Agency and Providers.

Position regularly monitors grant expenditures and inventories to ensure funds are used in accordance with the grant agreement. Preforms reviews of property, accounting journals, ledgers, or other accounting and operating controls to determine their soundness, adequacy, or application. Monitors program milestones and performance indicators to ensure project stays on track and achieves its intended results. Ensures the organization adheres to all grant statutes, rules, and requirements set by the Agency.

Prepares timely accurate and consistent written reports on grant performance and financial status for the Agency, Providers and any external stakeholder, reviewing internal controls and recommending corrective action plans. Organizes and maintains accurate grant data, using tools and systems to streamline reporting and analysis. Identifies potential problems, risks, and areas where technical assistance might be needed for Providers. Serves as a point of contact to facilitate transparent and consistent communication between the Agency and Providers.

Performs all other requested duties.

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 ). Flexible Spending Accounts Tuition waivers. And more! For a more complete list of benefits, visit

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
To be considered for the position, all applicants must:
Submit a complete and accurate application profile necessary for qualifying such as dates of service, reason for leaving, etc. In addition, all applicants must ensure all employment and/or detailed information about work experience is listed on the application (including military service, self-employment, job-related volunteer work, internships, etc.) and that gaps in employment are explained.

NOTE:

Any required experience and/or preferences listed in the advertisement must be verified at the time of application. Ensure that applicant responses to qualifying questions are verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the employment application and/or resume. Applicants who do not respond to the qualifying questions will not be considered for this position. The elements of the selection process may include a skill assessment exercise.

Current and future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months. Following the six-month period, a new application must be submitted to an open advertisement to be considered for that vacancy. OAG employees are paid biweekly. All state employees are required to participate in the direct deposit program pursuant to s. 110.113, F.S. CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS/ DRUG FREE WORKPLACE:
All OAG positions are "sensitive or special trust" and require favorable results on a background investigation including fingerprinting, pursuant to s. 110.1127(2)(a), F.S. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free Workplace, all employees are subject to reasonable suspicion or other drug testing in accordance with section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. We hire only U.S. citizens and those lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. E-VERIFY STATEMENT:
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