COMMUNITY PROGRAM MANAGER-SES - 40000606

Requisition No: 881172 

Agency: Commerce

Working Title: COMMUNITY PROGRAM MANAGER-SES - 40000606

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 40000606 

Salary: $68,000 - $71,000 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 08/21/2026 

Total Compensation Estimator 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position spends the majority of the time communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees, and planning and directing employees’ work, and has the authority to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, or discipline subordinate employees or effectively recommend such action, including all employees serving as supervisors, administrators, and directors, in accordance with 110.205 Florida Statutes.

• Oversee day-to-day contract and grant management functions.
• Supervise and evaluate staff performance.
• Approve timesheets and make leave decisions.
• Maintain employee performance and accountability, identify staffing needs, and support professional development and training.
• Be familiar with and assist with the Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) and the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) as needed.
• Ensure compliance with program guidelines and budget development for CSBG contracts.
• Develop the annual CSBG Model State Plan and implement federal program requirements, including assurance the monitoring activities are completed by the agency, as required by Section 678B of the CSBG Act (42 U.S.C. s9914), state 20.055(5) F.S., and federal 2 CFR 200 Subpart D, F Performance and Financial requirements.
• Conduct plan for implementation of program requirements. Components of the plan to include contracting funds to local entities, preparing Requests for Proposals (RFPs), servicing and monitoring contracts, and providing training and technical assistance to local service providers.
• Research and track federal funding and state budget issues. Track and review state and federal legislation for updates to CSBG plans and procedures. Prepare draft messages of relevant information to be disseminated to subrecipients.
• Develop plans, policies, and instruments for executing, managing, and monitoring contracts/grants, and associated payment requests.
• Assign staff to perform applicable duties related to monitoring, payment review and processing, procedures and monitoring.
• Review staff reports and make recommendations to Bureau Chief on any subrecipient status change due to noncompliance.
• Serve as liaison to federal grant sources and state subrecipients to assist in compliance and problem resolution.
• Design methodologies and implement data collection and reporting procedures for required reports.
• Provide technical assistance regarding program requirements to subrecipients and other interested parties.
• Attend meetings, conferences, and training as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of relationships between departments of the state and other levels of government.
• Working knowledge of agency goals, objectives, programs and services.
• Working knowledge of modern management principles and practices of public and private business administration.
• Ability to develop and to maintain an effective working relationship with subrecipients, agency personnel, various community-based and other private and public organizations.
• Ability to exercise discretion and judgment in making professional decisions.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate attention to detail.
• Ability to implement agency policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and conduct informal and formal training and technical assistance sessions to subrecipients.
• Ability to apply research principles and methods.
• Demonstrated public speaking skills.
• Proficiency in using spreadsheets, databases, and word processing tools.
• Ability to compile data and prepare related reports.
• Working Knowledge or ability to understand and perform state, federal and/or local government grant and contract management ensuring regulations and processes are followed.
• Knowledge of grant and contract management regulations, policies and procedures.
• Supervisory skills and knowledge of management principles and techniques.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments.
• Ability to exercise problem-solving skills and analytical thinking.
• Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm, resourcefulness and innovation.
• Ability to learn quickly.

PAY: $68,000 - $71,000 Annually

Our Organization and Mission:

FloridaCommerce works across the state to support Florida’s economy, robust and talented workforce, and our local communities. We are dedicated to making a stronger and more resilient Florida, so our businesses, communities, and workforce are better prepared to withstand future economic slowdowns and natural disasters.

In collaboration with our partners, we salute our nation’s veterans and are honored to have the opportunity to support them and their family members by encouraging them to apply at FloridaCommerce for positions that fit their skill sets.

FloridaCommerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. (TTY/TDD View phone number on us.fitly.work or the Florida Relay Service – 711.)

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The Work You Will Do:

This position spends the majority of the time communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees, and planning and directing employees’ work, and has the authority to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, or discipline subordinate employees or effectively recommend such action, including all employees serving as supervisors, administrators, and directors, in accordance with 110.205 Florida Statutes.

The Difference You Will Make:

FloridaCommerce is a fast-paced work environment in which critical thinking and prioritizing are a must. The  Bureau of Economic Self Sufficiency (BESS) is a division within the  Florida Commerce that administers programs designed to help low-income families achieve economic stability.

How You Will Grow:

FloridaCommerce encourages its employees to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. Trainings are made available throughout the year and on request with the Office of Training and Development within the Bureau of Human Resource Management. In accordance with our Vision and Mission, the employee:

• Furthers Florida’s economic vision by providing support that enhances the economy and develops, safe, and healthy communities.
• Meets customer/client expectations with an emphasis on responsiveness, quality, quantity, and timeliness of work.
• Provides information clearly, accurately, and succinctly; and exhibits good listening skills.
• Works collaboratively to optimize the effectiveness of FloridaCommerce’s available resources and tools.
• Uses knowledge acquired through education, training, or experience to complete tasks.

These expectations are for all our employees, and you will be expected to model these as a leader. 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.

Where You Will Work:

Tallahassee is Florida’s Capital City and continues to grow by attracting development and new businesses. Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend. FloridaCommerce’s main office is located in Downtown Tallahassee, the political epicenter that draws in visitors each year to visit the state’s Capitol. Each spring, the legislative session opens, and people pour in to see the Florida Legislature perform business and approve the state’s annual budget. Being in Tallahassee will guarantee you an experience vibrant with a unique experience, professional growth, entertainment, and culture.

Tallahassee is:

• Known for its beautiful parks, rolling hills and oak trees, canopied roads, hotels, dining, museums, arts, music, and natural resources ()
• Home to major college campuses, Florida State University (FSU), Florida A & M University (FAMU) and Tallahassee Community College (TCC).
• Approximately 22 miles from the nearest beach ( )
• Within a state having no state income tax for residents of Florida

WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!

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* State Group Insurance coverage options+
( health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option )

Retirement plan options, including employer contributions ()

* Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year

* Annual and Sick Leave Benefits

* Student Loan Forgiveness Program ( Eligibility required )

* Flexible Spending Accounts

* Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities)

* Ongoing comprehensive training provided

* Career Growth

* Highly skilled, professional environment

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• We care about the success of our employees
• We are always improving our technology, our tools, our customer's experiences, and ourselves,
• A rewarding experience for reliable, compassionate, and professional employees. 

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 View phone number on us.fitly.work). 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.