Government Operations Consultant Ii

GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II -

Responsibilities

• Monitor and review Child Care Food Program contractors' program compliance within a defined geographic region of Florida, completing written reports within required time frames and conducting follow‑up monitoring as needed.
• Represent the Bureau as a primary witness in administrative hearings.
• Provide technical assistance, training, guidance, and counsel to contractors, including interpretation of program requirements, liaison services, and new contractor training for prospective centers, homeless shelters, and After school Meal Programs.
• Conduct pre‑approval visits to prospective contractors and provide training and technical assistance to existing contractors as needed.
• Assist contractors in the preparation of applications, review applications for accuracy and completeness, and forward them to the Department for approval.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of federal and state Child and Adult Care Food Program regulations, rules, requirements, and procedures.
• Knowledge of daily operations of a childcare center or day‑care home, child nutrition, data analysis, and correct grammar usage.
• Ability to interpret regulations, analyze processes, identify problems and provide solutions, implement corrective actions, evaluate results, and present findings effectively.
• Strong planning, organization, prioritization, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to travel and present information to contractors.

Qualifications

• Minimum:
  Four years of professional related experience, extensive local day travel in a multi‑county area, and familiarity with Florida statutes and administrative codes. Access to records containing social security numbers may be required.
• Preferred:
  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and two years of professional related experience, or a master’s degree substituting for one year of experience.

Location

Largo, Florida

Benefits

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plan options with employer contributions

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Applicants must provide required documentation, be subject to background checks, drug testing, and security screening as part of the hiring process.

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, or beyond normal work hours or days.