GRANTS SPECIALIST V - 77001045

Requisition No: 862761 

Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Working Title: GRANTS SPECIALIST V - 77001045

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 77001045 

Salary:  $50,000.08 

Posting Closing Date: 10/22/2025 

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FWC Finance and Budget Office

Grants Specialist V

Salary: $50,000.08 annually

1875 Orange Avenue E.

Tallahassee, FL

 Finance and Budget Office

Grants Specialist V - 77001045

Tallahassee, Florida - $50,000.08 annually

Our organization:

The FWC envisions a Florida where fish and wildlife are abundant and thriving in healthy and connected natural landscapes with vital working lands and waterways; where natural resources are valued and safely enjoyed by all; and wherein natural systems support vibrant human communities and a strong economy.

Our Mission: Managing fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people.

Every organization has an identity that is forged not only by what it does, but by how it conducts itself.  The values embedded in our mission and expressed in the vision of the FWC are to make quality decisions by being dynamic, science-informed, efficient, ethical, collaborative, and committed to the vitality of the state and its environment. Visit our website for more information: MyFWC.com

 

Requirements:

Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal history check (fingerprint-based) in accordance with Chapter 435, Florida Statutes.

Responses to qualifying questions should be verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the profile application and resume.  Cover letter required and should provide information regarding any gaps in employment.

Work at the FWC is cross-functional, meaning duties may cross division/office lines. The Commission expects employees to function across FWC's organizational structure by providing their skills and expertise wherever needed through work on teams or as directed.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Six (6) years of in accounting or financial management, two (2) of which must have been processing disbursements, billing, or financial reporting; or,
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of experience processing disbursements, billing or financial reporting can substitute for the required experience. 

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN FILES FOR REVENUE GENERATING GRANTS AND CONTRACTS

• Establish and maintain an electronic file for each grant/contract to include the grant award or final contract, budget details, amendments, email communications, invoices, and financial reports.
• Ensure agreement details in the Revenue Agreement Tracking System (RATS) match agreement documents. Communicate with Divisions for any needed updates or clarification.

PROCESS BILLING FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR ASSIGNED REVENUE GENERATING GRANTS AND/OR CONTRACTS

• Retrieve all expenditures and revenues for assigned grants and/or contracts to be included in assigned cost tracking sheet.
• Ensure grant details on cost tracking sheet are updated at least monthly, including but not limited to expenditures, revenues, and updates provided by the Divisions.
• Work with Divisions for billing approval to complete cost tracking sheets.
• Draw down amounts due from the Federal banking system (ASAP) or create and send invoices for billing amounts.
• Create Revenue Coding Forms for all billings to ensure that payments, when received, are coded correctly into FLAIR.
• Perform monthly reconciliations on cost tracking sheets. Ensure grants/contracts are closed in a timely manner.

DRAFT FINANCIAL REPORT SUBMISSIONS FOR ASSIGNED REVENUE GENERATING GRANTS AND/OR CONTRACTS

• Complete and submit federal reports by established intern