GRANTS SPECIALIST V - 41001337

GRANTS SPECIALIST V - 41001337

The Office represents the State of Florida in state and federal civil and criminal courts, from trial courts to the Supreme Court of the United States.

This Grant Specialist V position is in the Office of the Attorney General within the Victims Asst. Grant Adm Fund in Tallahassee, Florida.

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 may be given to applicants with previous grant management experience.

The Work You Will Do: This position's duties include but not limited to the following: Completes special projects and assignments as directed. Reviews grant applications to ensure compliance with the grant program. Manages VOCA grants, which includes but is not limited to: Conducting desk audits and reviews for program compliance and preparing reports of findings and corrective action needed. Reviewing and recommending approval for change requests and invoices submitted by subgrantees. Providing technical assistance to subgrantees on program requirements. Monitoring budgets, expenditures, and reporting requirements of subgrantees. Assisting in the implementation of grants management, including budget, expenditure, reporting and correspondence requirements of the grant program. Preparing periodic progress and evaluation reports on grant activities. Related duties as required.

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

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: The Office of the Attorney General participates in the U.S. government's employment eligibility verification program (E-Verify). E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States after completion of the employment eligibility verification form (i-9).

PERSONS WITH DISABILITY/ADA STATEMENT: The OAG supports the employment of individuals with disabilities and encourages them to seek employment within our agency. If you need an accommodation because of a disability, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, in order to participate in the application process, please notify the people first service center at View phone number on click.appcast.io. If you need accommodation during the selection process, please notify the hiring authority in advance to allow sufficient time to provide accommodation.

REMINDERS: Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website at: // 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. If you return to FRS employment before satisfying the required waiting period, your retirement may be voided, and you may have to repay all benefits you have received, including any Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) payout.

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 click.appcast.io). 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.

Location: TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301