Government Operations Consultant Ii

877266 - GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II -

Requisition No: 877266

Agency:
Commerce

Working Title:

877266 - GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II -

FULL TIME / CAREER SERVICE

POSITION LOCATION: Tallahassee, FL (relocation benefits are not available for this position)

Responsibilities:

Provides direction, guidance and technical assistance for workforce programs which includes the development of appropriate training and providing the training as needed.

Conducts research of federal and state statutes, regulations and other governing authorities to develop, review and update programmatic policies, procedures, guidelines, and state and local plans.

Evaluates the impact of statutes, regulations and governing authorities on operations, identifies potential problems, and recommends appropriate action.

Provides direction and guidance to agency management, program administrator and staff in the management and operation of programs and responsibilities.

Consults with management on the development and implementation of training and technical assistance to improve workforce program outcomes.

Investigates, assesses, analyzes, and makes recommendation(s) to resolve issues and problems presented by management staff.

Consults with staff members to develop solutions for programmatic operational problems.

Participates in quality assurance reviews, assists with or prepares reports, and follows up on concerns.

Provides feedback on updating quality assurance tools, as needed.

Participates in data validation on site reviews, as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis.
• Knowledge of basic management principles and practices.
• Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents, and other written materials.
• Ability to utilize problem‑solving techniques.

Qualifications:

As a condition of pre‑employment eligibility, a Level 2 security background screening is required, which consists of fingerprinting and a check of local, state, and national law enforcement records.

Minimum:

• Duties and responsibilities of this position must be performed at the official work site of the Department.
• Travel is required.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or four years of equivalent work experience that is relevant to this position.
• At least two years of experience researching federal and state statutes, regulations and other governing authorities for a state or federal‑funded program.
• At least two years of experience providing training and technical assistance for a state or federal‑funded program.
• At least two years of experience working with workforce programs.
• Professional writing experience.
• Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) certification is a plus.

Pay:

$42,776.88 – $55,000.00 Annually

Benefits:

• State Group Insurance coverage options (health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental options).
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions.
• Nine paid holidays and a personal holiday each year.
• Annual and sick leave benefits.
• Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required).
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Tuition fee waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities).

Legal and Accessibility Statements:

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.

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) in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

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. 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.

Florida is an equal opportunity employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. (TTY/TDD 1‑800‑955‑8771 or the Florida Relay Service – 711.)

For assistance, call People First Service Center at (877) 562‑7287 Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F.S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.