OPS Grant Manager

Requisition No: 853628

Agency:
Division of Emergency Management

Grant Manager
Bureau of Mitigation
State of Florida Division of Emergency Management This position is located in Tallahassee, FL

This position reports to the Non-Disaster Program Manager in the Non-Disaster Unit of the Bureau of Mitigation. General duties and responsibilities consist of providing overall management of grants associated with the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA), Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Swift Current, the Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM), and any other assigned grants.

• Provide overall management of grants and projects associated with the Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA), Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Swift Current and Pre
  - Disaster Mitigation (PDM) programs, etc.
• Provide assistance to eligible sub-applicants including local governments on Non-Disaster mitigation projects, review sub-applications and submit annual applications to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), conduct grant management activities including developing contracts, developing scopes of work and budgets, monitoring projects from beginning to end for contract and program compliance, preparing quarterly reports, processing financial reimbursements, preparing closeout reports and other work related to the Non-Disaster programs.
• Provide assistance to eligible sub-applicants in submitting sub-applications for construction hazard mitigation projects and non-construction hazard mitigation projects.
• Assist the Non-Disaster Program Manager in identifying program priorities, monitoring program status and assist with the development of spreadsheets and related management tools.
• Coordinate with the State's floodplain management office as needed to fulfill all grant and/or project compliance issues.
• Perform other related duties and travel as assigned, including assisting with disaster duties as a result of Presidential declared or non-declared disasters.

• Knowledge of state and/or federal grant programs and contract administration procedures.
• Skill in public speaking, making presentations, and strong written communication.
• Ability to understand and apply federal and state rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to manage all aspects of a grant and its implementing contract, including preparation of the scope of work, budget, and assurances, processing the financial reimbursements, and monitoring activities for compliance with the approved scope of work and budget.
• Ability to coordinate for efficient, accurate, and timely preparation of quarterly progress reports.
• Ability to provide technical assistance to state agencies as well as local governments, residents, businesses, and others on eligible grant activities, as well as on contractual and reimbursement processes.
• Ability to work independently, and under close supervision in performing detailed job tasks and assignments.
• Skill in using the computer and Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to travel overnight and to work non-traditional work hours during emergency events and assume disaster relief duties as directed.

• Florida Certified Contract Manager or ability to obtain certification within the first 12 months of employment.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

FDEM is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. FDEM appreciates the service and sacrifices made by veterans and their family members. Further, FDEM recognizes the immeasurable value veterans bring to the workplace and is committed to increasing the number of veterans that serve in its workforce.

FDEM is committed to increasing recruitment and hiring of individuals with disabilities and improving employment outcomes. An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job-related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the FDEM Human Resources Office at .

FDEM requests applicants notify HR 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.

Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

The State of Florida and FDEM participate in E-Verify. This federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

In response to emergency events, FDEM employees may be required to work irregular hours, to work more than 8 hours per day, to…