Government Operations Consultant III - 60074483

Government Operations Consultant III - 60074483

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This position requires extensive knowledge of state and federal foster care and adoptions (child welfare) policies, rules and regulations, national child welfare issues and initiatives, child welfare programs, and other State and local governmental, and public entities involved in the delivery of social/public assistance services. This position is responsible for coordinating the development, and implementation of the department's federal funding eligibility activities.

Responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the planning and implementation of state, and federal funding eligibility policy. Provides management consultant services, supervision, and technical assistance to staff on federal funding eligibility.
• Conducting review of federal allowability of payments such as foster care maintenance payments.
• Developing and tracking corrective action plans in response to federal monitoring findings in conjunction with regional, and provider staff.
• Analyzing information needs and making recommendations concerning the use of information from legacy/new information systems, and improvements to those systems including new information system development for financial, and eligibility.
• Enhancing professional knowledge and expertise by participating in training seminars, workshops and conferences. Maintain a working knowledge of current research and national literature on Title IV-E Eligibility and TANF.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with organizations and other agencies involved with federal and state eligibility associated with child welfare.

Education Requirements:

Associates degree or higher from an accredited college or university; equivalent experience will be considered.

Work Experience Requirements:

At minimum, three years' experience in child welfare with at least one year experience in federal eligibility/claiming determinations.

Software Proficiency:

Florida Safe Families Network (FSFN) or similar state child welfare system

Microsoft Excel

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.