DJJ OPERATIONS COORDINATOR - 80023372

Requisition No: 855179 

Agency: Juvenile Justice

Working Title: DJJ OPERATIONS COORDINATOR - 80023372

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 80023372 

Salary:  $1,745.46 Bi-Weekly 

Posting Closing Date: 07/08/2025 

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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: 115 South Missouri Avenue Suite 400, Lakeland Florida 33815, Polk County

Contact Person:  Karen Ramsey Staff Assistant (863) 412-6883

Starting Salary:  $1,745.46 Bi-Weekly. (In accordance with current spending restriction, 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 OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position Coordinates activities with local stakeholders related to Circuit specific initiatives. In coordination with the Chief Probation.

Facilitates the development of a work plan and maintain accountability of tasks and timelines set forth in the work plan. Coordinators may be responsible for more than one jurisdiction. Serves as the circuit liaison for implementing the Department's Roadmap Strategies.

Meet with various parties and key stakeholders on an individual or small group basis. Review and request relevant data and data analysis from an approved departmental source. Review and analyze data and consult with DJJ Bureau of Research & Planning and circuit management on collection and management of data.

Prepare and review various written documents, procedures, and agreements, formal position statements, action plans, and other assignments as needed.

Represent DJJ as a designee for the Chief Probation Officer at meetings with other local groups and boards.

Assess the success and impact of alternatives to detention programs and other circuit initiatives and services provided.

Coordinates the activities of staff associated with special projects and initiatives within the circuit.

Conduct departmental in-service trainings and/or presentations to internal/external parties, as required.

Assist with Quality Improvement (QI) reviews.

Performs other assigned duties as requested.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A High School Diploma or its equivalent (GED) is required at the time of submission of the candidate profile. 

Two (2) years of experience working with youth.

A valid driver’s license is required.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities including utilization of equipment required for the position. 

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 workflow and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices. 

Ability to organize date 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 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preference will be given to candidates:

Who have any experience interviewing clients or youth.

Who have experience with conducting trainings and presentations.

Who have experience with working closely with the public and stakeholders.

SPECIAL NOTES:

Your Candidate Profile must account for all employment every calendar month following high school graduation until current.  Please provide an explanation of gaps in employment.  You must also provide current and previous employer contact information including address supervisor name and contact phone number on your candidate profile. Any incomplete Candidate Profiles will not be considered.  Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by your completed Candidate Profile and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process.

Candidates applying claiming Veterans Preference must ensure that required military documents, DD-214 Member 2 or 4 copy and current U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs VA statement of disability letter, are submitted.

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.