GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 48006124

Requisition No: 876642 

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 48006124

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 48006124 

Salary:  $19.39 

Posting Closing Date: 06/09/2026 

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DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
LOCATION: MIAMI
OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I
Position Number: 48006124

 This is a full time OPS position (40hrs./week) that will be filled at $19.39 per hour.

*The salary may be negotiable dependent upon years of experience, education level and available salary rate.

Our Mission is "to help people with disabilities find and maintain employment and enhance their independence." Our Vision is "to become the first place people with disabilities turn when seeking employment and a top resource for employers in need of qualified employees."

Job Description:

The employee must be reliable, flexible, and able to balance multiple and competing priorities, while maintaining goal-directed behavior and performance, sometimes under stressful conditions. The employee must interact courteously with others.  Attendance is an essential function of this position.

Develop business relationships through ongoing contact with business and industry to assess their needs and deliver products and services to them to address those identified needs. Business and industry contact will be conducted through responsive and timely follow-up of all referrals and through a systematic, targeted market-based approach.

Market Vocational Rehabilitation to business and industry as their source for the talent pipeline of qualified candidates with disabilities and as a reliable and trusted resource for addressing accommodation questions, accessibility issues, and ADA, EEOC, OFCCP, and other regulatory requirements and matters related to the employment of individuals with disabilities.

Provide technical assistance and training to businesses on disability related topics, including disability etiquette, federal tax incentives, ADA, accommodations, accessibility, etc.  Consult with businesses and provide expert information on VR services available to employers to strengthen their recruitment, hiring, advancement, and retention of individuals with disabilities, such as on-the-job training, job analysis, worksite accessibility assessment, new hire supports, etc.

Conduct extensive outreach and collaboration to build partnerships that engage employers and promote the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities. Outreach and collaboration occurs across a wide spectrum of community partners, including Community Rehabilitation Providers, Education, Business Organizations, Advocacy Groups, Government, Workforce Boards and Centers, and other stakeholders with direct or indirect interests in the employment of individuals with disabilities.

Inform VR Counselors and other staff of specific employment and career opportunities, industry training and certification programs, detailed business and industry information, and other relevant labor market information obtained through the Business Relationship Development process to facilitate the employment of qualified consumers.

Facilitate qualified candidate referrals to employers and function as a liaison to ensure employer satisfaction throughout the hiring process and the achievement of a mutually successful outcome for both business and consumer.  Participate as a collaborative member of the VR Business Relations Team, strategizing with all team members to effectively coordinate and conduct business relationship activities.  Respond to National Employment Team (NET) and NET-Southeast regional business referrals, following the protocols of the NET.

Maintain accurate and timely records of business relationship activities, business contacts, and services to business using Program database.  Participate in staff meetings, conferences, and business related functions applicable to position description.  Perform other related duties as required.

Experience With Sales, Marketing, Public Relations, or similar work. Knowledge of Business, Economics, Human Resources, or closely related field. Skilled at providing excellent customer service; and at developing cooperative working relationships and maintaining them over time. Abilities to speak publicly, influence others, and negotiate; utilize problem-solving techniques; understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures; prioritize work load; and communicate effectively, orally and in writing.  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Strong written and verbal communication

Public speaking and presentation skills

Knowledge About Working With People With Disabilities

Understanding of workforce development and labor market trends

Skilled At Providing Excellent Customer Service; Developing And Maintaining Cooperative Working Relationships.

Providing Excellent Customer Service Internally and Externally

***Information contained in responses to Qualifying Questions concerning education, experience, knowledge, skills and/or abilities must also be disclosed on the State of Florida Employment Application.***

 Gaps of employment 3 months or more MUST be addressed on the application.

Background Screening Requirement It is the policy of the Florida Department of Education 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.
All applicants for employment or to volunteer who are selected for an interview will be provided with the Consent to Background Screening form for level 2 screening, the Affidavit of Good Moral Character, and the Notice of Rights. The leading candidate for employment or to volunteer will be required to execute the Consent form and Affidavit, report to a designated location, and submit fingerprints for level 2 screening. 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 Department.
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. 

BENEFITS INFORMATION 

• WHAT BENEFITS ARE APPLICABLE TO OPS EMPLOYEES?
• Participation in certain State Group Insurance benefits (must meet eligibility requirements). See Who Is Eligible at:  http://www.myflorida.com/mybenefits/Health/Who_Is_Eligible.htm
• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan - mandatory
• Workers’ Compensation - mandatory
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) - mandatory
• The “Florida Discount Drug Card” program: http://www.floridadiscountdrugcard.com/
• The “Cover Florida” Health Care Access program: https://www.peopleshealthinsurance.com/cover-florida-health-insurance/
• The “Florida KidCare” Health Insurance program: http://floridakidcare.org
• Deferred Compensation - voluntary
• Employee Assistance Program - voluntary

WHAT BENEFITS ARE NOT APPLICABLE TO OPS EMPLOYEES?

• Any form of paid leave
• Paid holidays
• Participation in the Florida Retirement System
  Reinstatement rights or retention rights

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.