Djj Operations Coordinator

DJJ OPERATIONS COORDINATOR -

Requisition No: 867206

Agency:
Juvenile Justice

Working Title:

DJJ OPERATIONS COORDINATOR -

Pay Plan:
Career Service

Position Number:

Salary: $1,780.37 BI-WEEKLY

Posting Closing Date: 01/07/2026

Location:

Lakeland, Bartow, Polk County

Contact Person:
Paul Sheffer

Starting Salary: $1,780.37 Bi-Weekly.

In accordance with current spending restriction, an internal promotion into the position will be filled at the minimum of the pay grade or up to 5% of the employee’s current rate, whichever is higher.

• Coordinates activities with local stakeholders related to Circuit specific initiatives.
• Facilitates the development of a work plan and maintains accountability of tasks and timelines set forth in the work plan.
• Serves as the circuit liaison for implementing the Department's Roadmap Strategies.
• Meets with various parties and key stakeholders on an individual or small group basis.
• Reviews and requests relevant data and data analysis from an approved departmental source.
• Reviews and analyzes data and consults with DJJ Bureau of Research & Planning and circuit management on collection and management of data.
• Prepares and reviews various written documents, procedures, and agreements, formal position statements, action plans, and other assignments as needed.
• Represents DJJ as a designee for the Chief Probation Officer at meetings with other local groups and boards.
• Assesses the success and impact of alternatives to detention programs and other circuit initiatives and services provided.
• Coordinates the activities of staff associated with special projects and initiatives within the circuit.
• Conducts departmental in-service trainings and/or presentations to internal/external parties, as required.
• Assists with Quality Improvement (QI) reviews.
• Performs other assigned duties as requested.

• Knowledge, skills, and abilities including utilization of equipment required for the position.
• Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis.
• Knowledge of basic management principles and practices.
• Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document workflow and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices.
• Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents, and other written materials.
• Ability to conduct fact-finding research.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to operational and management analysis activities.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

• A High School Diploma or its equivalent (GED) is required at the time of submission of the candidate profile.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

• Preference will be given to candidates who have 2 years of experience working with and interviewing youth.
• Who have experience with conducting trainings and presentations.
• Who have experience with working closely with the public and stakeholders.

Your Candidate Profile must account for all employment every calendar month following high school graduation until current. Please provide an explanation of gaps in employment. You must also provide current and previous employer contact information including address supervisor name and contact phone number on your candidate profile. Any incomplete Candidate Profiles will not be considered. Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by your completed Candidate Profile and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process.

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