ops grants specialist iii - Jacksonville, United States - My Florida Corp Defunct

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OPS GRANTS SPECIALIST III

Date: May 13, 2024

Location:

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Requisition No: 829113

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS GRANTS SPECIALIST III

Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number:

Salary: $ $35.00 per hour

Posting Closing Date: 05/24/2024

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OPS Open Competitive Job Opportunity

Come Join DOH-Team Duval If you are looking to establish an exciting and successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place. Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida. This OPS position serves as a grant writer for the Florida Department of Health in Duval County (DOH-Duval). Responsibilities of the position include researching grant opportunities, writing competitive grant proposals to acquire funding, preparing reports summarizing grant activities for submission to funders, and coordinating all aspects of the grant writing and submission process. This position will report to the Senior Public Health Services Manager.

Your Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Responsible for identifying funding opportunities and writing polished grant proposals to secure grant funding. Conduct research to identify potential funding sources, including grant opportunities, funding trends, and emerging priorities in public health. Studies and understands the history, structure, objectives, strategic plan, mission, vision, values, programs, and financial needs of the agency.

Generate high-quality proposals, narratives, applications, and supporting documents based on the guidelines set forth in the request for application (RFA) or request for proposal (RFP).

Conduct the full range of activities required to prepare and submit timely and competitive grant applications, including developing submission timelines, project narratives, work plans, budgets, and evaluation plans.

Search for and identify grants for which the agency is eligible. Evaluate federal and other grant opportunities to determine eligibility. Prepare grant summaries to communicate funding opportunities and grant application requirements to stakeholders.

Notify agency leadership of funding opportunities and obtain approval for grant applications that address the needs of the community and align with the Department's strategic goals.

Submit appropriate paperwork to the governor's office and Office of Budget Review Management through the grant approval process.

Meet with DOH-Duval programmatic staff to obtain information necessary to draft compelling grant applications and reports. Maintain electronic folder with grant applications organized by program and supporting documents.

Coordinate with programmatic staff and community partners to gather information, data, documentation, letters of support, and other back-up materials for grant applications.

Create timelines for submission of grant applications. Coordinate proposal development by preparing checklists, assigning roles, and meeting deadlines for each grant. Assure the timely submission of high-quality proposals that align with funder guidelines.

Collaborate with programmatic teams and grant partners to track project milestones, action items, impact, and reporting requirements. Works with programmatic staff to develop and submit reports to funders, including annual reports and continuation applications.

Attends technical assistance meetings hosted by the funder.

Participate in trainings, seminars, workshops, and other meetings related to contract management. Complete all mandatory training within required deadlines. Perform travel in relation to above duties and for professional development, as needed. Ensure accurate and timely submission of Employee Activity Records, Employee Leave and Attendance Records and travel vouchers.

Communicates in writing, in person, and through electronic means concisely and positively. Takes initiative to multi-task with accuracy. Communicates and solves problems appropriately. Exhibits and maintains a positive attitude while working independently and in a team setting.

Attends staff meetings, in-services, seminars and trainings for self-improvement, increased competency, and retention of skills. Travels to perform duties and for professional development, if needed. Completes all mandatory training within required deadlines. Ensures accurate and timely submission of Employee Activity Records, Employee Leave, and Attendance Records and travel vouchers.

Performs other related duties as assigned, including emergency response duties.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of grant application process

Knowledge of contract management

Knowledge of grant application requirements

Knowledge of computer software applications: MS Word, Excel, Power Point, HMS, Outlook, etc.

Skills related to project management

Skills related to effective verbal and written communication

Skills related to effective collaboration

Ability to write clearly and concisely

Ability to work independently and in teams

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

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Ability to make decisions and solve problems

Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work

Ability in program administration, including budget processes

Qualifications:

Minimum:

Have a minimum of three years of experience as a lead grant writer.

Have a minimum of three years of grant reporting experience.

Have demonstrated experience securing funding.

Preferred - Preference will be given to candidates that have:

A proven track record of success writing federal grant applications

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:

Florida Department of Health in Duval County

921 N. Davis Street, Building A

Jacksonville, Florida 32209

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available:

State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)

Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)

Workers' Compensation (mandatory, if needed)

Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)

Deferred Compensation (voluntary)

Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)

And more

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit .

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) in order 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:

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 Departments 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 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 , F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Nearest Major Market:Jacksonville