State of Florida

OPS Financial Specialist

State of Florida

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Tallahassee • Florida • United States

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Salary

💰 $24 - $30 per hour

About the role

  • Serve as the Funding Support Specialist for the Everglades Restoration Projects reporting to the Senior Program Analyst.
  • Facilitate the processing, tracking, and file management for the Everglades funding support programs.
  • Review, log, and submit for processing invoices received from the South Florida Water Management District for compliance with purchasing guidelines.
  • Assist in the management of the Save Our Everglades Trust Fund and other legislative appropriations.
  • Coordinate activities associated with funding and disbursements from various funds to the SFWMD.
  • Update and maintain tracking databases and filing of invoices.
  • Participate in meetings with Federal, State, and local agency staff regarding restoration activities.
  • Serve as a grant manager developing and managing grant agreements and contract documents.

Requirements

  • A valid driver’s license.
  • At least 4 years of verifiable related experience.
  • Post-secondary degrees in one of the natural or physical sciences or related fields may be used as an alternative for the required years of experience on a year-for-year basis.
  • A credential evaluation report from an approved agency must be submitted along with all foreign degrees.
  • Must obtain and maintain valid and active a Florida Certified Contract Manager certification within 1 year from hire.
Benefits
  • Participation in state group insurance (must meet eligibility requirements).
  • Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b).
  • State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan).
  • Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Seasonal and part-time OPS employees (less than 30 hours average per week) refer to the links above for detailed eligibility requirements.
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Soft Skills
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Certifications
Florida Certified Contract Manager