DJJ Operations Coordinator - 80080387 1

DJJ Operations Coordinator

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. The Department of Juvenile Justice salutes our heroes. We value the service given to our country and support the hiring of service members and military spouses. This is an Open Competitive Posting.

Location: Hillsborough, Pinellas, & Manatee

Contact Person: Chasiney Garye, 850-717-2519

Minimum Starting Salary: $1,780.37 biweekly.

Duties And Responsibilities

This position is responsible for the implementation of training initiatives, particularly in the areas of needs assessments of the detention centers throughout the state (TRAVEL STATEWIDE AS NEEDED). The incumbent's duties specifically include the following areas of responsibility:

• Implements training for in-service and requested statewide courses for implementation at the detention centers.
• Reviews course and program content for adherence, compliance and needs of the detention centers and agency.
• Implements effective course and program evaluation strategies and instruments.
• Conducts internal job task analyses and quarterly inspection reviews in preparation of annual audits.
• Plans, coordinates and presents at statewide and regional conferences, meetings and workshops with trainers, subject matter experts, and juvenile justice staff.
• Confers with appropriate personnel to ensure successful functioning of newly implemented systems and procedures.
• Participates in related special projects and workgroups.
• Serves as a statewide trainer that provides in-person training to facilities based on assessed needs. This includes detention policies and procedures, operational directives, training initiatives, and skill-based topics necessary for detention services staff. In addition, providing assistance when needed.
• Adheres to all rules and policies and implements continuous quality and process improvement efforts.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Knowledge of: basic management principles and practices, methods of data collection and analysis, training techniques and practices. Ability to: coordinate a consultative program designed to ensure the resolution of managerial and operational problems, determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments, communicate and convey information effectively, establish and maintain effective working relationships with others, understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to operational and management analysis activities, organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials, collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document work and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices, conduct fact finding research, work independently, solve problems and make decisions, travel to all regions to fulfill training duties. Must have a valid Florida Driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

Instructor Techniques trained. Right Interactions Instructor certified. No prior discipline within the last 2 years. Preference will be given to candidates with one or more years of experience.

Special Notes

All prospective candidates will be subject to a sex offender check, criminal background checks (state, local, and national) and pre-employment drug screening for direct care positions. DJJ participates in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility). When identified on a position description, a valid driver's license is required. If initially hired with an out-of-state license, the Florida resident must obtain a valid Florida state driver's license within 30 days of hire. Licenses suspended or revoked for any reason, work permits (Business purpose/Employment/education only licenses), and some types of restricted licenses are not acceptable. Licenses that have Corrective Lenses Restriction are acceptable, provided the driver wears corrective lenses while operating the vehicle. CANDIDATE PROFILE (application) must be completed in its entirety. It is unacceptable to use the statement "See Resume" in place of entering work history. Include supervisor names and employer phone numbers for all periods of employment. Account for and explain any gaps in employment of 6 months or more, so that the hiring process is not delayed. Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. VETERANS' PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.