Government Operations Consultant Ii

Position: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 64001631
Requisition No: 870905

Agency:
Department of Health

Working Title:

GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II
- Pay Plan:
Career Service

Position Number:

Salary: $45,060.11 - $49,566.12

Posting Closing Date: 03/11/2026

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Your Specific Responsibilities:

The incumbent of this position will spend 100% of time providing service delivery activities that include contractor monitoring and review, technical assistance, and contractor service delivery quality control for the USDA Child Care Food Program administered by the Bureau of Childcare Food Programs. The incumbent in this position will be required to complete a certification twice a year stating that all time worked has been on the Child Care Food Program.

The incumbent in this position will receive supervision and direction from the South Region Supervisor of the Field Operations Section of the Bureau of Childcare Food Programs. This is a highly responsible independent position that:

Monitors and reviews Child Care Food Program contractors' program compliance as required within a defined geographic region of Florida, completing written reports within required time frames, disseminating reports and conducting follow-up monitoring as needed. Represents the Bureau as a primary witness in administrative hearings. The list of actual counties to be served will be provided by the South Region Supervisor of the Field Operations Section and may be modified as needed.

Provides technical assistance, training, guidance and counsel to Child Care Food Program contractors within a defined geographic region of Florida, including:

- providing a definitive interpretation of program requirements to contractors, including free and reduced-price meal policies;

- providing technical assistance and consultative services to contractors;

- acting as liaison between contractors and the program office;

- providing new contractor training for prospective centers, homeless shelters and After school Meal Programs;

- conducting pre-approval visits to prospective contractors

- providing training and technical assistance to existing contractors, as needed.

Assists contractors in the preparation of applications as required. Reviews applications for accuracy and completeness and forwards to the Department for approval.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

In addition to the KSA's listed in the occupational profile for a Management Analyst, the incumbent should also have:
Knowledge of: federal and state Child and Adult Care Food Program regulations, rules, requirements and procedures; daily operations of a child care center or day care home; child nutrition; methods of compiling and analyzing data; and correct grammar usage. Ability to: interpret federal and state regulations and procedures; analyze processes, identify problems and potential solutions, implement corrective actions and evaluate the results;

present negative findings in an effective manner; plan, organize, prioritize, coordinate and complete work assignments; communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; and work independently without close and constant supervision and be an effective team member or team facilitator, to travel and present information to contractors. Skill in: use of personal computers and standard software packages.

Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of professional related experience. A master's degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for one year of the required experience. Professional or non-professional related experience can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education. Extensive local day travel in a multi-county area will be required and some overnight travel will be required.

The incumbent in this position is considered to have regulatory responsibilities in that s/he shall determine a regulated entity's compliance with federal, state or local statutes or regulation; or determine or recommend whether the agency should issue, revoke, cancel or…