Government Operations Consultant II

Government Operations Consultant II

The mission of a Government Operations Consultant is to enhance the effectiveness of community corrections within Region IV by coordinating comprehensive training programs, managing resources efficiently, and ensuring compliance with established standards and policies. We are committed to developing and implementing tailored training curricula, supporting staff with necessary supplies and technology, and maintaining accurate financial oversight. Through our dedicated efforts, we aim to foster a well-trained, well-equipped, and responsive workforce that upholds the highest standards of public safety and service. This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.

Job Duties:

• Assist in coordinating all community corrections training activities within the region of assignment. Assist in the management of the regional Criminal Justice Standards and Training Trust Fund Budget. Assistance in the management and formulation of training policies and procedures. Responsible for implementing, coordinating, and evaluating training programs.
• Analyze cellular accounts comprehensively, make timely practical decisions within departmental procedures and in accordance with current Florida Statutes and rules for assigned Regions.
• Troubleshoot all cellular phone issues/inquiries. Handle the purchase, exchange, replacement, and upgrades for appropriate staff of Community Corrections for assigned Regions.
• Facilitates the sizing, ordering and distribution of Correctional Probation Officer uniforms for the Region.
• Assist the Circuit's with ordering and review invoices to ensure accuracy and affirm expense is within the budget for drug testing supplies for the Region.

Benefits:

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
• Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance.
• Tuition-Free college courses.
• Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System:
• Pension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan)
• Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan)
• Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP)
• Deferred Compensation
• Recently Retired? Beginning July 1, 2024, there is no longer a reemployment limitation; beginning with the 7th calendar month from the member's distribution date, there are no restrictions on working for an FRS employer. You will not be required to repay any prior distributions, and you may continue receiving distributions from the Investment Plan or Pension Plan without interruption.

Requirements:

• Must possess a High school diploma or its equivalent.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to travel overnight as necessary to conduct/facilitate training as needed.

Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.

Additional Information:

• Background Screening Requirement: The Florida Department of Corrections requires all job applicants and volunteers to pass a Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes. This check must be completed before they can start working or volunteering.
• Employment Eligibility: The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) only hires U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. FDC uses E-Verify to confirm an employee's eligibility to work after completing the I-9 form.
• For online application issues, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

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.