DJJ OPERATIONS ANALYST - 80002406 1

Requisition No: 854290 

Agency: Juvenile Justice

Working Title: DJJ OPERATIONS ANALYST - 80002406 1

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 80002406 

Salary:  $1,964.32 Bi-Weekly 

Posting Closing Date: 06/10/2025 

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The Department of Juvenile Justice salutes our heroes.

We are honored to have the opportunity to support our nation’s veterans and their families.

We value the service given to our country and support the hiring of service members and military spouses.

THIS IS AN INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY

FOR CURRENT DJJ EMPLOYEES ONLY

LOCATION, CONTACT AND SALARY INFORMATION

Location  Northeast Region (Will be Determined by Candidate's Location)

Contact Person  Laura Buen (850) 717-2534

Minimum Biweekly Rate of Pay $1,964.32. (In accordance with current spending restrictions, 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.)

DESCRIPTION

This position is an Operations Analyst Position in the Northeast Region of Florida

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
This position will monitor services and provide technical assistance for all residential programs in the North Region.  It will be responsible for ensuring compliance with Department policies and procedures, State and Federal Laws, Residential Rule and Contract Compliance.  In addition, this position will respond to incidents by conducting on–site initial assessments for critical safety and security incidents to ensure the safety and a security of youth and staff.  This may be required any time with in a 24-hour notice (or sooner) based on the nature of a specific incident.

Conducts site visits during traditional and non-traditional hours.  Also conducts safety and security audit reviews to ensure integrity and compliance with Florida Statutes, Administrative Rules, Departmental Policies and Procedures, and terms and conditions of the contract. Provides independent analysis and document findings. Observes, evaluates, and assesses program effectiveness, offers technical assistance, and recommends corrective actions following monitoring activities that identify program deficiencies, specifically, where the safety and security are compromised for program youth and staff.

Reviews weekly security audit reports and provides summary of findings/results to appropriate authority. Provides technical assistance to the Residential Regional Director and supervisors/managers on program and contract related issues that include program operation functions and critical safety and security incident initial assessments.

Reviews trend analysis monthly and reports findings/results to the appropriate authority.

Performs follow-up oversight to ensure implementation and completion of corrective action plans for safety and security related items as identified on the weekly safety and security audits.

Provides ongoing technical assistance and guidance to Providers throughout the Region to ensure compliance with Department policies and procedures.

Responds to inquiries and Department-tracked information requests/complaints (Whistle Blowers, Human Rights Advocacy Commission, Executive Office of the Governor, management reviews, program reviews, citizen/ parent/youth complaints, etc.) on behalf of Headquarters and/or the Regional office.

Coordinates and/or participates in meetings, committees, training events, workgroups, peer reviews, and task forces as requested.

Performs other assigned duties. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of professional experience in systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research, program evaluation, engineering or administrative work. 

A master’s degree from a college or university can substitute for one year of the required experience.

3-5 years’ experience working with delinquent youth in a Residential setting.

Experience conducting investigations, program reviews, and program monitoring and making recommendations based on findings.

Experience working with the DJJ incident reporting system (Central Communications Center) and Juvenile Justice Information System (JJIS)

Computer Software experience such as Microsoft Office.

SPECIAL NOTES

To be considered for this position, responses provided to the qualifying questions for this advertisement must be verifiable on your State of Florida Candidate Profile.  Actual work experience, dates of employment, hours worked per week, explanation of gaps in employment must be clearly defined, or the candidate may not be considered for the position.

A valid driver's license is required.

All prospective candidates will be subject to a sex offender check, criminal background checks (state, local, and national) and pre-employment drug screening for direct care positions.

DJJ participates in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility).

When identified on a position description, a valid driver’s license is required. If initially hired with an out-of-state license, the Florida resident must obtain a valid Florida state driver’s license within 30 days of hire. Licenses suspended or revoked for any reason, work permits (Business purpose/Employment/education only licenses) and some types of restricted licenses are not acceptable. Licenses that have Corrective Lenses Restriction are acceptable, provided the driver wears corrective lenses while operating the vehicle.

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

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). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

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.

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.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  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. 

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

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). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

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.

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.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  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.