OPS GRANTS SPECIALIST III

The OPS Grant Writer supports all divisions of the Florida Department of Health in Duval County by identifying funding opportunities, coordinating proposal planning, and producing high-quality grant applications.

What You Will Do

Identify federal, state, foundation, and private funding opportunities, maintain an agency-wide grant pipeline, conduct analysis of opportunity eligibility and competitiveness, and draft high-quality, evidence-based grant narratives.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The successful candidate will have a strong record of successful grant writing, the ability to translate public health needs into compelling narratives, and the capacity to work collaboratively across diverse program areas.

Requirements

• Three to five (3-5) years of demonstrated grant writing experience with documented competitive awards
• Must have independently written and submitted competitive grant applications, including full narrative, work plan, budget, and required attachments for public health or similar programmatic areas
• Must have experience coordinating proposal development across multiple divisions or stakeholders, including facilitating planning sessions, gathering program data, or managing timelines and deliverables
• Proficient in federal/grant compliance requirements (e.g., Uniform Guidance) and have ensured submissions and post-award activities meet federal and state standards
• Must have proficient experience in developing or coordinating grant budgets and budget justifications, ensuring compliance with federal and departmental policies
• Extensive computer knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite including (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, TEAMS and Outlook) and online grant portals
• Must have the ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines while coordinating deliverables across diverse teams, divisions, and/or partners

Benefits

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements)
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
• And more!