Location: Tallahassee, FL
Company: State Of Florida
Protection Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection Resilient Florida Program – Budget Section Our Organization and Mission: The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air, water and land.
The vision of DEP is to create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida’s natural resources and enhance its ecosystem. The Work You Will Do: The Resilient Florida Program was established during the 2021 Legislative Session with the passage of SB1954/HB7019 and the creation of section 380.093, Florida Statutes. This legislation will ensure that communities have the resources they need for
resilience planning and project implementation as well as creating a framework for a cohesive, coordinated approach to address the impacts of sea level rise, effects of intensified storms and localized flooding.
The Difference You Will Make: The Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection, along with the new beach regulation and management components, strives to achieve a more synergized and unified goal of protecting and managing our coastal resources by ensuring optimal quality, longevity and health of these resources over time. How You Will Grow: DEP encourages its leaders to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important
and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly.
Where You Will Work: Tallahassee, Florida’s Capital City, lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads combines old world charm with a modern pace of life. Home to two major universities as well as state government, Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend. Boasting proximity to the coast and centrally located to popular tourist destinations, Tallahassee is a highly desirable location for both those seeking their first job or those ready to enter the next exciting chapter in their career. Also, with no state income tax, Florida is a great place to work regardless of where you find yourself on the career ladder.
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 www. mybenefits.. Pay: $48,140.46 to $50,000.00 Your Specific Responsibilities: In carrying out the duties of this position, the incumbent is expected at all times to be aware of and abide by the Department’s Standards of Conduct, as well as any and all departmental and/or work unit rules, directives, policies, procedures, and/or general orders applicable to performing the duties of this position. This position will evaluate, coordinate, and consult with the staff of the Resilient Florida Program.
Analyze financial information in disbursement/payment requests for the Resilient Florida Program, including reviewing requests for mathematical accuracy, proper documentation of costs, and compliance with program, agreements and regulations. Prepare disbursement/payment authorization forms and maintain account ledger of disbursement payments for individual grant and contract projects. Coordinate with grant or contract manager regarding disputed items and counseling project sponsor representatives and/or their consultants on fiscal issues; advises them on program rules and policies.
Coordinates the analysis of grant and contract monitoring by preparing and reconciling weekly FLAIR reports. This includes reconciling mathematical accuracy, proper coding of amounts and posting to the program databases. Use database and spreadsheet software to complete reconciliations. Coordinates analysis of variances in reporting and monitors revisions to data. Coordinates the analysis of grant and contract documents by conducting pre-execution budget analysis and verification of grant documentation. Conduct post execution analysis of grants and contracts by verifying encumbrances, project numbers (if applicable), and information input into the DFS FACTS webpage.
Consult with federal, state, and local officials on matters applicable to the program. Provide technical assistance, consultative services and direction for development, implementation, and evaluation in public agencies and local governments with regard to grant funds. When necessary, travel may be required to conduct on-site observation to ascertain unit functions, work performed, methods, and personnel used or to provide in-person trainings as directed by the Program. Prepare correspondence and memoranda; provide policy and program administration recommendations; prepare documentation for official project files.
Maintain various section databases. Prepare and compile data for legislative budget requests and long-range program plans for planning and funding request documents, submitted to the Governor and Legislature annually for funding consideration and to comply with statutory requirements. Prepares and/or edits standard operating procedures for the section. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of basic management principles and practices.
Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis. Knowledge of applicable computer applications and basic computer functions. Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply related federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations. Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply related policies, procedures, principles, and practices. Ability to review and monitor policies and procedures for compliance with applicable requirements. Ability to evaluate and analyze data relating to grant management activities. Ability to compile, review, and reconcile 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. Required or Preferred Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college; or any combination of post-secondary education or verifiable related experience, as described in this posting, for a total of four years.
Other Job Related Requirements for this position: A valid driver’s license. Travel DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferrable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses: Contact Information Richard Sanborn, HR Liaison Office of Resilience and Coastal Protection Florida Department of Environmental Protection 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 -xyz X). 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.
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