OPERATIONS & MGMT CONSULTANT I - SES - 67015867

Requisition No: 842462 

Agency: Agency for Persons with Disabilities

Working Title: OPERATIONS & MGMT CONSULTANT I - SES - 67015867

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 67015867 

Salary:  $1,512.04 - $1,663.24 biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 01/05/2025 

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AGENCY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

POSITION: Operations & Management Consultant I – SES/Center Monitoring

POSITION’S LOCATION: Tacachale – Gainesville, FL

POSITION NUMBER:  Multiple Vacancies

OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

CANDIDATE POOL: Future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months.

This posting may close prior to closing date.

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including: 

• Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
• $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
• Dental, vision and supplemental insurances available at state rates
• State of Florida retirement package         
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• 10 paid holidays a year
• Career advancement opportunities
• Tuition waiver for state college/university courses
• Training opportunities
• For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to http://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) works in partnership with local communities to support people with developmental disabilities in living, learning, and working in their communities. APD provides critical services and support for customers with developmental disabilities to reach their full potential. The Agency serves people with spina bifida, autism, Down syndrome, children ages 3-5 at high risk of developmental disabilities, cerebral palsy, Prader-Willi syndrome, Phelan-McDermid syndrome, and intellectual disabilities. There is no charge or co-payment for services provided through the Agency. www.apdcares.org

Join APD’s TACACHALE and be part of the team that MAKES A DIFFERENCE – NOT JUST A LIVING, impacting the lives of developmentally disabled adults!

SALARY RANGE

$39,313.04 – $43,244.34 Annually      $1,512.04 - $1,663.24 biweekly.  

The hiring salary may exceed the maximum posted salary.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The incumbent in this position possesses the authority during after-hours, weekends and holidays to perform administrative and consultative work in the identification and resolution of operational and management problems within the residential community of Tacachale (both ICF and Forensic). This work involves using independent judgement and making executive decisions as they relate to the day-to-day operations in the residential areas. Notably during these times this position is responsible for responding to and taking the lead in managing all incidents involving residents and staff, in include but not limited to taking statements and rearranging staffing to resolve conflicts and/or potential problems. Responsible for composing reports that may be used by Employee Relations to address or correct employees. Taking the lead role in assembling and disseminating incident report packets to the appropriate personnel for review on the next business day.

Validates that staffing schedules are balanced and adequate in all areas utilized by residents and staff to include temporary reassignment of staff to provide coverage, ensures safety standards are met and active treatments ongoing, verifies that respectful interactions between all individuals are evident, and that the supervision and care of the residents is continuous. Conduct onsite observations of residential living areas, worksites, and activity areas. Confer with staff and management to identify problems and offer suggestions for improvement. Work in conjunction with management in formulating policies that affect employees, some of whom are bargaining unit employees. Ensure staff are compliant with performing duties in accordance with policies and procedures while maintaining a high visibility in areas to be monitored.

Prepares and submits monitoring reports of findings to facility management and supervisors within
24-hours of monitoring. Reports containing time sensitive or critical information will be prepared and submitted to the recipients on the next business day.

Provides daily consultation and assistance to management and staff in the day-to-day operation of service programs and responsibilities.

Performs on-site analysis of operational problems of service programs and provides results to supervisor and/or facility management.

Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or administrator. This may include conducting coaching, training, and in-services for direct care staff. Assist with special projects as required.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• A valid Florida Driver’s License.
  • If hired with an out-of-state license a valid Florida State driver’s license must be obtained within 30 days.
  • Corrective Lenses Restricted license is acceptable provided the driver wears the corrective lenses while operating a state vehicle.
• Must be willing to perform essential services before, during, and after an emergency.
• Must have a high school diploma.
• Must have at least three (3) years of supervisor/management experience. 
• Must demonstrate total commitment to outstanding customer service. This includes, but is not limited to, acting in a responsive, professional, courteous manner with the employees, customers and public we serve at all times. 

This position may be required to perform essential services before, during, and after an emergency per APD OP 2-0035.

This position is critical to the safety and supervision of residents and may require the incumbent to work beyond their normal work schedule to maintain minimum coverage levels in the facility.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• Microsoft Office

Ability to:

• Use a telephone, computer, fax machine and copy machine.
• Use problem-solving techniques.
• Work independently.
• Plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Communicate effectively.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Perform day-to-day job functions and specialized training activities such as Prevention and Safety Strategies (P.A.S.S.) and Cario-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Use proper body mechanics.
• lift up to 40 pounds.
• Squat.
• Get down on knees.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

PROFILE COMPLETION

Applicants must complete all fields in the Candidate Profile, including their work history with the month and year.

Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile, and “see resume” will not be considered an acceptable response.

Resumes and other documentation can be attached to provide additional information, but this will not replace the required completed Candidate Profile.

Responses to the qualifying questions are required to be considered for this position. Answers to the qualifying questions must be verifiable based on your submitted application.

All applicants should complete the online application process.  If assistance is needed to apply for this position, please call the people first service center at 1-877-562-7287.

RETIREE NOTICE

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be suspended or voided, and you will be required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.

DIRECT DEPOSIT PROGRAM

As a condition of employment, a person appointed to a position in the State Personnel System is required to participate in the Direct Deposit Program.  Rather than receiving a paper paycheck, your funds will be deposited directly into your account at your financial institution. This will be accomplished by Electronic Funds Transfer. Banks, savings and loan associations, and credit unions are eligible to accept such deposits. Retirement funds are also required to be in the Direct Deposit Program.

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities that applicants for employment undergo Level 2 employment screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer.

No applicant for a designated position will be employed or permitted to volunteer until the Level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Agency.

Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for Statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and Federal criminal records checks through the Federal Bureau of Investigation and may include local criminal records checks through local law enforcement agencies.

Pursuant to S. 110.1127(1), Florida Statutes, this position requires a background investigation, including fingerprinting.

APD only hires U.S. citizens, and those lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. APD participates in the U.S. government’s employment eligibility verification program (E-verify). E-verify is a program that electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the U.S. after completing the employment eligibility verification form (I-9).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

You may be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

THE STATE OF FLORIDA IS 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.

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.