Requisition No: 798447

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: GRANTS SPECIALIST IV - 64065306

Position Number: 64065306

Salary: $55,065.05 - $59,012.98

Posting Closing Date: 04/07/2023

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH – STATE PERSONNEL SYSTEM OPPORTUNITY

ANTICIPATED VACANCY

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a professional position and is supervised by the Chief of Medical and Health Services and provides technical assistance to division staff regarding financial and administrative issues including budget and purchasing. Serves as the Bureau liaison with various units in the Division of Administration and assures that the administrative procedures and policies are followed by Bureau staff.

Prepares Bureau's monthly spending plan and reviews with supervisor prior to submitting to the budget office. Prepares cost and utilization forecast reports. Makes recommendations to management staff concerning budget allocation methodologies, action requests, budget deficit resolution, etc. Provides routine analysis to ensure that the divisions expenditures stay within budget. Monitors funding, budget, and release. Approves budget for contracts and contract invoices.

Reviews and analyzes policies, procedures, statutes, and any other directives which effects the budget and purchasing process. Evaluates potential impact and identifies potential problems. Recommends appropriate actions. Makes recommendations to supervisor concerning budget allocation methodologies and improved methods of purchasing services.

Acts as Purchasing Liaison for the Bureau. Responsible for creating, tracking, and reconciling Direct Orders in MFMP. Responsible for state Purchasing Card which includes accurately and timely approving charges in FLAIR and tracking all purchases.

Assists in the development of legislative budget requests.

Participates in the determination of potential financial impact during the analysis of legislative bills and statutory changes.

Assists in the review, examination, and preparation of initial analyses of requests for proposals and grant applications assuring compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.

Participates in various assigned workgroups, agency, and interagency groups, as needed.

Performs other related duties as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of fiscal and budgetary principles.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff and providers;

Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures;

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing;

Utilize Microsoft Suites, word processing, spreadsheet and databases.

Teamwork skills necessary to work within the unit.

Valid Driver's License

Preference will be Given to Those who Meet the Following Minimum:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field from an accredited college or university; (relevant experience on a year-to-year basis can substitute for specific degree requirement); AND

• Three (3) years' experience in budget or finance

• Current Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) or equivalent

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:

4025 Esplanade 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) 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.

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.