DOS - GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 45001038

Requisition No: 833060 

Agency: Department of State

Working Title: DOS - GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 45001038

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 45001038 

Salary:  $49,584.67 

Posting Closing Date: 10/16/2024 

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Department of State

Government Operations Consultant III

Division of Elections

Office of Division Director

Position #45001038

 

Open Competitive

Anticipated Vacancy

  Previous applicants do not need to reapply

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a closely related field of study OR associate degree.  Accounting experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.

 

Preferences:

• Experience working with/on State budgetary process.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite to research and evaluate data for presentations/reporting.
• Current Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM).
• Experience in processing invoices for payment in FLAIR.
• Experience in administration of grants with a State of Florida agency/Department.

 

Special Note:

Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported in your employment history.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Prepares, reviews, documents, and assists in the Division's operational and budgetary processes by providing documentation of performance measures, preparing the Long Range Performance Plan, making adjustments as necessary to the allotments in the operating budget, procuring office supplies for the Division, and coding and processing invoices for payment, as well as following all internal guidelines within Purchasing, Budget, and Accounting. Perform regular internal audit on purchases and provide possible improvements on tasks and purchases.

Reviews, analyzes, audits, and verifies data extracted from election records through databases to ensure accuracy of reports and compliance with applicable state and federal laws. 

Reviews and ensures the accuracy of the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) audits, HAVA funds balance and HAVA maintenance of effort verification. Tests the survey databases and templates for accuracy and proper functioning. Assists with reviewing and improving grants fiscally along with their processes internally. Assist division with FACTS and online grants information.

Processes and manages Notices of Election, Constitutional Amendments, and completes reimbursements from counties seeking reimbursements for special elections. Works as a WORKS Liaison, verifying and teaching P-card usage within the division.

Perform other work related duties as required.

 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge of accounting principles; methods of compiling and analyzing data; computer applications, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.  Effective written and verbal communication skills.

 

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS:  A Level 2 criminal background check is a condition of employment.  If selected for this position, you must provide your fingerprints.  We will send your fingerprints to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a criminal background check.

 

IMPORTANT NOTICES:

We are committed to enhancing our workforce through the employment of Veterans, individuals with disabilities and seek qualified candidates with diverse backgrounds, abilities, skills, and talents to join our  workforce.

 

Male applicants born on or after January 1, 1960, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the S