DJJ OPERATIONS COORDINATOR - 80002992

Requisition No: 836142 

Agency: Juvenile Justice

Working Title: DJJ OPERATIONS COORDINATOR - 80002992

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 80002992 

Salary:  $1,745.46 + $48.00 (CAD) = $1,793.46 Bi-Weekly Salary 

Posting Closing Date: 12/13/2024 

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LOCATION, CONTACT AND SALARY INFORMATION:

Location: Probation and Community Intervention - Circuit 16 - Monroe County, 5503 College Road, Key West, Florida 33040

Contact Person: Michelle Johnston Whitehead  (786) 538-3387

Starting Salary: $1,745.46 Bi-weekly. The salary also includes a Competitive Area Differential (CAD) of $48.00 bi-weekly, for a total bi-weekly rate of pay of $1,793.46 Bi-weekly. (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 is work conducting organizational studies and evaluations, designing office systems and procedures, conducting work simplifications and measurement studies, providing technical assistance and developing operations and procedures to assist organizations in operating more efficiently and effectively. May include program analysis, management consulting, and examination development.

Some positions in this occupation may be responsible for coordinating work and supervising employees.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises employees by assigning work, reviewing progress and assessing performance.

Reviews programs, services, forms and reports, and confers with management and users to identify problems and improvements.

Develops and implements records management program and assures compliance with program.

Interviews personnel and conducts on-site observation to ascertain unit functions, work performed, and methods, equipment, and personnel used.

Prepares manuals and trains workers in use of new forms, reports, procedures or equipment, according to organizational policy.

Develops and administers practical and written licensure examinations, and interprets examination statistics.

Designs, evaluates, recommends, and approves changes based on need and analysis.

Researches and recommends purchases to management.

Provides technical assistance, consultative services and direction for development, implementation, evaluation and expansion of programs of service in public agencies and local governments.

Plans, coordinates and/or presents statewide and regional conferences, meetings and workshops.

Reviews, analyzes, and researches legislative issues and prepares analysis of the projected effect of any proposed legislation or action.

Develops and monitors compliance policies and procedures for the administration of federal grant funds or other trust fund monies.

Prepares and compiles data for legislative budget requests and long range program plans.

Reviews documents and/or contacts appropriate parties to ensure compliance with applicable statutory and regulatory requirements and court orders.

Monitors dispute settlement programs, approves claims, and confirms the disposition of awards, settlements and other agreements

Plans and conducts studies of problems and procedures.

Gathers and organizes information on problems or procedures.

Analyzes data gathered and develops solutions or alternative methods of proceeding.

Documents findings of study and prepares recommendations for implementation of new systems, procedures, or organizational changes.

Confers with personnel concerned to ensure successful functioning of newly implemented systems or procedures.

Consults with federal, state and local officials on matters applicable to the assigned area of specialization.

Analyzes financial information.

Interprets laws, rules, policies and/or regulations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis.

Knowledge of basic management principles and practices.

Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document work flow and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices.

Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials.

Ability to conduct fact finding research.

Ability to utilize problem solving techniques.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to operational and management analysis activities.

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Ability to make independent decisions based on individual analysis, document findings and develop reports.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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

A Master's degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for one year of the required experience.

Professional or nonprofessional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

A valid driver's license. 

Preference will be given to candidates:

Who have knowledge and two years of experience with training and presentations.

With knowledge of local stakeholders and a minimum of four (4) years of juvenile justice experience.

SPECIAL NOTES: 

This position serves as the circuit liaison the Department.

This position may be responsible for more than one jurisdiction. Candidate must be agreeable to work a flexible schedule, to include nights and weekends.

Successful completion of Background and Drug Screening are conditions of employment.

Successful candidate will be required to identify problems related to circuit specific initiatives, facilitate the development of a work plan and maintain accountability set forth in the work plan.

Candidate will be required to consistently use or collect valid data from an approved department source, in conjunction with the Bureau of Research and Planning and the circuit’s management team to perform data analysis and strategic planning.

Candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational and time management, the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and the ability to work with diverse groups and individuals.

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.

Positions that include the transportation of youth while performing any work or work-related functions on behalf of DJJ require: (1) a valid driver’s license; and (2) a three-year acceptable driving record as defined in FDJJ Policy 1920.

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.