• Grants Specialist II

    MyFlorida (Tallahassee, FL)


    GRANTS SPECIALIST II - 77072744

    Date: Dec 17, 2025

     

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    Requisition No: 866935

     

    Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

     

    Working Title: GRANTS SPECIALIST II - 77072744

     

    Pay Plan: Career Service

     

    Position Number: 77072744

     

    Salary: $37,000.00 Annually

     

    Posting Closing Date: 12/31/2025

     

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    FLORIDA FISH & WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

    DIVISION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT

    GRANTS SPECIALIST 2

    LEON COUNTY / POSITION NUMBER 77072744

    This position will assist the Boating Access Grants Section in the administration, management and evaluation of the Florida Boating Improvement Program and any subgrants assigned to the position for the duration and lifecycle of the grant and general duties associated with the programs or directives of the Section.

     

    Assist in the administrative and program review/analysis of grant applications to ensure compliance with federal and state guidelines prior to award.

     

    Provide advice and technical assistance to local units of government and other agencies regarding program development.

     

    Write grant transmittal letters, agreements, amendments and route to the directed division and agency offices. Create and maintain electronic grant files.

     

    Review and process financial reimbursement requests submitted by grantees. Ensures compliance with annual audit requirements. Review quarterly programmatic progress reports to ensure compliance with reporting requirements and program performance measures. Utilizes agreement tracking database to track status of projects daily.

     

    Perform on-site and desk programmatic, administrative, and financial monitoring of projects to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local policies, procedures, and program objectives established in approved grant applications.

     

    Assist in the completion of the Boating Access portion of the annual Recreational Boating Safety Report.

     

    Participate in conferences, workshops, seminars, and training activities.

     

    Performs other grant program duties and responsibilities as required.

    Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position :

    + Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

    + Ability to communicate effectively with the public in a courteous manner.

    + Ability to use personal computer and experience with working on Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint).

    + Ability to set up and organize electronic files.

    + Ability to work independently.

    + Knowledge of general purchasing, contracts, and agreements

    + Knowledge of Chapter 287, 2 CFR 200, Florida Statues, and requirements of grants and contracts.

    + Experience with payment of invoices, general accounting practices, and review and reconciliation of accounts.

    LEVEL 2 BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED

    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 clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

    Location:

    TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399

    Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee