GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 60075354

Requisition No: 877278 

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 60075354

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 60075354 

Salary:  AGENCY TO UPDATE 

Posting Closing Date: 06/06/2026 

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Government Operations Consultant I

Department of Children and Families

Fort Myers, FL

Internal Agency Only

Current employees will be compensated in accordance with the DCF salary policy.

Job Description

The Department of Children and Families (DCF) is seeking a highly organized and detail‑oriented Government Operations Consultant I, This position provides professional administrative, operational, and program support with a strong focus on workforce retention, deployment coordination, travel management, and data support.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support workforce retention efforts through proactive outreach, development planning, coaching, and tracking employee progress.
• Assist with training and development initiatives and prepare reports on retention, engagement, and workforce trends.
• Coordinate workforce deployment activities, including tracking assignments, monitoring staffing needs, and supporting regional deployment strategies.
• Serve as the Regional Statewide Travel Management System (STMS) and Fleet coordinator, including account management, travel review/approval, auditing, and staff guidance.
• Provide administrative and operational support to Child Protection Regional Operations, including HR liaison functions, meeting coordination, correspondence management, and calendar support.
• Collect, organize, and analyze program and operational data to support reporting and special projects.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of office procedures, administrative practices, and data collection methods.
• Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, and policies.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to collect, evaluate, and analyze data to support recommendations and operational improvements.
• Ability to coordinate workforce deployment activities and support retention strategies.

Qualifications

• Must have experience working in a Retention and Development Specialist role, or performing equivalent retention and development duties
• Experience supporting workforce deployment, staffing coordination, or assignment tracking.
• Regional travel required.
• Background and fingerprinting required.
• Standard work schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package includes a highly competitive set of employee benefits. For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Growth Opportunities

With more than 12,000 employees statewide, DCF promotes opportunities and training for all. Our jobs are among the most challenging and rewarding in State government. Employees are encouraged to take advantage of advancement and professional development opportunities.

Where Will You Work?

Florida is the only state that borders both the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico—meaning you’re never far from the water. With 175 state parks and a diverse population representing cultures from around the world, Florida offers an exceptional quality of life. The Sunshine State is a great place to live and work — come join our team.

About the Department of Children and Families

Mission: 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.

Vision: A highly skilled workforce committed to empowering individuals and families to achieve their best outcomes through world‑class, continuously improving service.

Values: Integrity, accountability, transparency, respect, diversity of thought, and a commitment to excellence in serving Florida’s most vulnerable.

Learn more at https://www.myflfamilies.com/.

Additional Information

• FRS retirees should consult the Florida Retirement System regarding potential impacts on benefits.
• All job tasks must be performed in accordance with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and policies.
• Only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers may be hired.
• Participation in the State of Florida Direct Deposit Program is required per F.S. 110.113.
• Selective Service: Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, must be registered with the Selective Service System.
• Reasonable Accommodation: Candidates needing accommodation under the ADA must notify the hiring authority or People First (1‑866‑663‑4735).
• The State of Florida is a Drug‑Free 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.