OPS HLMP Project Manager - 31902263

This position serves as an OPS HLMP Grant Manager, providing overall management of grants associated with the Hurricane Loss Mitigation Program (HLMP), Shelter Development Program (SDP) and any other assigned grants. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provide overall management of grants and projects associated with the Hurricane Loss Mitigation Program (HLMP), and the Shelter Development Program (SDP).
• Provide assistance to eligible recipients including local governments, non-profit organizations, state universities, state colleges, and qualified for profit agencies on HLMP mitigation projects, review applications, conduct grant management activities including developing contracts, developing scopes of work and budgets, monitoring projects from beginning to end for contract and program compliance, preparing reports, processing financial reimbursements, preparing closeout reports, and other work related to HLMP programs.
• Provide assistance to eligible recipients towards submitting applications for HLMP grant funding.
• Conduct research and presentations/trainings about aspects of the program.
• Participate in public outreach and educational events.
• Assist the HLMP Program Manager in identifying program priorities, monitoring program status, and assist with the development of spreadsheets and related management tools.
• Coordinate with the FDEM Infrastructure Unit within the Bureau of Response as needed to fulfill all grant and/or project compliance issues towards Shelter Development projects.
• Perform other related duties and travel as assigned, including assisting with disaster duties as a result of Presidential declared or non-declared disasters.

In response to emergency events, FDEM employees may be required to work irregular hours, to work more than 8 hours per day, to work extended periods (including nights, weekends, and holidays), to work at locations other than their official headquarters, and to perform duties in addition to those outlined in the employee's position description. Employees must be able to deploy to emergency sites with limited advance notice.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of state and/or federal grant programs and contract administration procedures.
• Skill in public speaking, making presentations, and strong written communication.
• Ability to understand and apply federal and state rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to manage all aspects of a grant and its implementing contract, including preparation of the scope of work, budget, and assurances, processing the financial reimbursements, and monitoring activities for compliance with the approved scope of work and budget.
• Ability to coordinate for efficient, accurate, and timely preparation of quarterly progress reports.
• Ability to provide technical assistance to state agencies as well as local governments, residents, businesses, and others on eligible grant activities, as well as on contractual and reimbursement processes.
• Ability to work independently, and under close supervision in performing detailed job tasks and assignments.
• Skill in using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook), and the ability to learn and navigate FDEM enterprise business systems
• Ability to travel overnight and to work non-traditional work hours during emergency events and assume disaster relief duties as directed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) certification or have the ability and willingness to obtain within the first 12 months of employment.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) with the ability to learn and navigate FDEM enterprise business systems.

Location: TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399