Government Operations Consultant Iii Ops

requisition no: 864560agency: children and families working title: government operations consultant iii ops – pay plan: temp position number: salary: $27.40posting closing date: 11/10/2025total compensation estimator the florida department of children and families (dcf) is the state of florida’s social services agency. The agency oversees services for child safety, fostering, adoption, domestic violence, adult protective services, refugees, homelessness, mental health, substance abuse, childcare providers, human trafficking and public assistance.

The agency’s mission is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.within dcf, the office of licensing is the regulatory authority responsible for the oversight of the licensure and regulation of all child-placing agencies, child-caring agencies, and foster homes in the state. The statewide system of care is dedicated to ensuring a healthy and safe environment for children placed in these settings and improving the quality of care through regulation and consultation.to

be considered for this position responses to the qualifying questions are required and must be verifiable based on your submitted application.this is not a telework position. Candidate will be required to work in the tallahassee office.this is a highly responsible and professional position that will serve as the government operations consultant iii ops on the licensing team. This position will collaborate with each section within the program office and be required to use independent judgement, take initiative in carrying out duties and responsibilities and should be extraordinarily detail oriented.

• analyze date reports and background screenings to ensure federal and state licensing compliance.
• oversee licensing projects to address florida’s child welfare licensing issues and needs. Collaborate with management and staff to understand their needs.
• review licensing inquiries and distribute to appropriate regional offices.
• develop plans to implement targeted solutions. Keep abreast of changes in the industry to best serve the people of florida. Engage in brainstorm strategies for growth, positive change, and continuous improvement.
• represent the department in meetings and conferences as the licensing’s criminal justice liaison, with internal and external stakeholders to foster an environment of innovative service delivery. Provide status updates to foster and community leadership. Frequent contact with the foster and community leadership to provide direction and any updates to changes. Conduct special projects, as assigned.
• understanding of federal and state licensing requirements, data analysis, ability to adapt to new system changes, proficient in microsoft office and maintain partnerships with the licensing community.
• perform other related duties.

• analytical skills.
• excellent written and oral communication skills.
• strong interpersonal skills relative to diverse populations in academic, public health, and community settings.
• ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing deadlines.
• basic technology skills and ability to adapt to system changes.
• knowledge of administrative principles and practices.
• knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.
• knowledge of the methods of data collection.
• ability to organize and prepare written data into logical and correct format.
• ability to maintain files.
• ability to prepare correspondence.
• ability to work independently.
• ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• ability to communicate effectively.
• ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

• high school diploma
• professional or nonprofessional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.
• microsoft office

• state group insurance coverage options (for ops…