DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE II - 40031156

　　Date: Jan 23, 2024

　　Location:

　　TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399

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　　Requisition No: 821273

　　Agency: Commerce

　　Working Title: DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE II - 40031156

　　Pay Plan: Career Service

　　Position Number: 40031156

　　Salary: $42,000-52,000 Annually

　　Posting Closing Date: 02/06/2024

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　　Open Competitive

　　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 1-800-955-8771 or the Florida Relay Service – 711.)

　　Let our mission become yours. To find out more about us, click on the link: http://www.floridajobs.org/

　　The Work You Will Do:

　　The Development Representative II in the Office of Small Business Innovation will perform contract and grant management for assigned contracts.

　　The Difference You Will Make:

　　FloridaCommerce is a fast-paced work environment in which critical thinking and prioritizing are a must.

　　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. T allahassee is a mid- sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend. FloridaCommerce’s main office is 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 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 ( https://talgov.com/ )

　　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 ( https://choosetallahassee.com/beaches-near-tallahassee/ )

　　Within a state having no state income tax for residents of Florida

　　WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!

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

　　Retirement plan options, including employer contributions ( www.myfrs.com )

　　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

　　For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com .

　　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.

　　Pay: $42,000-52,000 Annually

　　Your Specific Responsibilities:

　　Duties and responsibilities will include the following:

　　Manage activities relating to the administration of the Office of Small Business Innovations programs.

　　Develop program guidelines, contracts, monitoring contract deadlines and receipt of deliverables, preparing quarterly reports and collecting products, providing technical assistance to contract recipients in completing contract tasks and processing grant payments.

　　Develop and process new Grant Agreements, Requests for Proposals, Request for Quotes, and Invitations to Negotiate associated with programs.

　　Process payment requests for agreements.

　　Maintain good working relationships and keep in close coordination with stakeholders from partnering agencies, vendors, and subrecipients.

　　Track deliverables and budgets.

　　Manage agreement budgets and deliverable schedules including drafting and processing any amendments or extension requests needed.

　　Process invoices for all contracts and sub-contracts.

　　Develop outreach and marketing plans for programs.

　　Perform a study on methods and best practices to increase availability of and access to credit in Florida.

　　Coordinate reviews and audits.

　　Coordinate the development of business analyses, reports, and presentations to facilitate making important business decisions.

　　Communicate with vendors to ensure quality work is performed. Complete due diligence regarding vendor performance.

　　Handle escalated loan and grant applications/applicants and provide solutions to unforeseen situations that arise.

　　Make recommendations to and advise leadership.

　　Train and onboard division staff on program duties and responsibilities.

　　Advise and guide colleagues within the division on loan program.

　　Manage relationships with vendors and ensuring payments are completed on time and accurately.

　　Planning and budgeting for assigned programs.

　　Facilitating and coordinating meetings, both internal and external, for the office.

　　Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

　　Strong analytical and quantitative skills.

　　Excellent organizational skills.

　　Ability to attend to details and meet deadlines.

　　Working knowledge of managing state agreements and contracts and the state procurement process.

　　Working knowledge of administration and monitoring of State agreements and contracts.

　　Working knowledge of and in State purchasing procedures.

　　Working knowledge of the use of My Florida Marketplace.

　　Ability to conduct research, provide reports and analyses as required.

　　Ability to work independently and multi-task.

　　Skill in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint software.

　　Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

　　Ability to demonstrate flexibility in response to change, and adapt to, and accommodate new methods and procedures.

　　Compliance with State and Federal regulations

　　As a condition of pre-employment eligibility, a Level 2 security background screening is required, which consists of fingerprinting and a check of local, state, and national law enforcement records.

　　Preferred :

　　Currently a Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM), held a FCCM certificate within the last five years or the ability to obtain within the first six 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.

　　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.

　　Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee