866439 - OPERATIONS & MGMT CONSULTANT I - SES - 40046005

Requisition No: 866439 

Agency: Commerce

Working Title: 866439 - OPERATIONS & MGMT CONSULTANT I - SES - 40046005

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 40046005 

Salary:  $60,000 - $70,000 

Posting Closing Date: 01/01/2026 

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JOB TYPE:    FULL TIME / Selected Exempt Service

POSITION LOCATION:      Tallahassee, FL (relocation benefits are not available for this position)  

                                                                                      Operations & Management Consultant I-SES

                                                                                                        OPEN COMPETITIVE 

www.floridajobs.org/

Your Specific Responsibilities: 
This position is under the direct supervision of the Labor Market Statistics (LMS) Bureau Chief.  The incumbent assigned to this position independently performs varied administrative work for the bureau.  This position performs a full range of administrative support under limited supervision of the Chief of Labor Market Statistics.  Assists Bureau Chief with completing administrative functions. Duties include administrative and clerical functions such as preparing correspondence and reports, assisting management with travel arrangements, and purchasing.  Serves as the P-card holder for purchasing and the personnel liaison for the Bureau of LMS.

Independently handles and coordinates assignments from the management staff within LMS.  Merges documents submitted by staff managers to one consolidated response.  Monitors the Chief’s e-mail correspondence by highlighting priorities and maintaining staff assignments and due dates.  Maintains the Chief’s calendar and scheduling and handles preparation for meetings.  

Establishes and maintains a data base to track projects and assignments along with due dates to ensure that they are processed and completed timely. Develop and maintain a comprehensive database on personnel in Excel to monitor personnel activity. Maintain position descriptions to ensure that personnel actions are timely.  Create vacancy announcements and monitor activity regarding the hiring process, including collection of applications, creating spreadsheets for analysis of candidates, conduct background and reference checks and process personnel paperwork for the hiring package. 

Coordinates travel activity for LMS staff and manager.  This includes ensuring that travel authorizations, travel arrangements, and travel reimbursements are properly prepared to ensure compliance with established procedures. Makes travel arrangements and prepares travel authorizations and reimbursement vouchers. Maintains data for travel reports as needed.  

Compiles data from managers on outstanding monthly accomplishments and submits regular reports to agency leadership after the Bureau Chief’s review.

Compiles information from Bureau program areas for the Workforce Information Grant annual report.

Coordinates, and manages the Purchasing Card Program for Labor Market Statistics.  Reviews reports for inappropriate activity.  Maintains all applicable receipts or sales slips for reconciliation and to validate charges.  Follows all state purchasing laws including using certified minority merchants, recycled products, quotes, bids, etc.  Ensures that all approved transactions are validated and paid within the billing cycle.  

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

•    Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis. 
•    Knowledge of HR policies and procedures. 
•    Knowledge of administrative/office procedures and systems.
•    Knowledge of current on statutes, rules, regulations, and policies and procedures regarding time and attendance.
•    Knowledge of current statutes, rules, regulations and policies and procedures regarding travel.
•    Knowledge of statutes, rules, regulations and policies and procedures regarding personnel matters, purchasing, travel and business practices.  
•    Knowledge of current on statutes, rules, regulations, and policies and procedures regarding time and attendance and process timesheets as necessary
•    Knowledge of current on statutes, rules, regulations and policies and procedures regarding travel.
•    Ability to always maintain confidentiality.
•    Ability to conduct fact-finding research. 
•    Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data relating to administrative functions such as accounting, personnel, and purchasing. 
•    Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents, and other written materials. 
•    Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques. 
•    Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, policies and procedures relating to operational and management analysis activities. 
•    Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.  
•    Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing. 
•    Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
•    Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including, but not limited to Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.  

Qualifications:
As a condition of pre-employment eligibility, a Level 2 security background screening is required, which consists of fingerprinting and a check of local, state, and national law enforcement records.  

Minimum:
•    Duties and responsibilities of this position must be performed at the official work site of the Department.

Preferred:
•    At least 1 year of professional experience in administrative, secretarial, clerical or related work experience.
•    At least 1 years of direct experience with MyFloridaMarketPlace.
•    At least 1 years of direct experience with the FLAIR Purchasing Card System (approver and/or reconciler).
•    At least 1 years of direct experience making travel arrangements, preparing state travel vouchers and processing state travel requests.
•    At least 1 year of experience processing personnel actions i.e., new hires, job requisitions, People First.

Pay: 

$60,000 - $70,000 annually

Our Organization and Mission: 
FloridaCommerce works across the state to support Florida’s economy, robust and talented workforce, and our local communities. We are dedicated to making a stronger and more resilient Florida, so our businesses, communities, and workforce are better prepared to withstand future economic slowdowns and natural disasters. 

FloridaCommerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.  (TTY/TDD 1-800-955-8771 or the Florida Relay Service – 711.) 

Let our mission become yours. To find out more about us, click on the link: http://www.floridajobs.org/

The Work You Will Do:        
The Operations & Management Consultant I - SES is a member of the Labor Market Statistics team of the Division of Workforce Services.

This position is under the direct supervision of the Labor Market Statistics (LMS) Bureau Chief.  The incumbent assigned to this position independently performs varied administrative work for the bureau.  This position performs a full range of administrative support under limited supervision of the Chief of Labor Market Statistics.  Assists Bureau Chief with completing administrative functions. Duties include administrative and clerical functions such as preparing correspondence and reports, assisting management with travel arrangements, and purchasing.  Serves as the P-card holder for purchasing and the personnel liaison for the Bureau of LMS.

The Difference You Will Make:
FloridaCommerce is a fast-paced work environment in which critical thinking and prioritizing are a must.

How You Will Grow:
FloridaCommerce encourages its employees to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies.  Trainings are made available throughout the year and on request with the Office of Training and Development within the Bureau of Human Resource Management. In accordance with our Vision and Mission, the employee:
•    Furthers Florida’s economic vision by providing support that enhances the economy and develops, safe, and healthy communities. 
•    Meets customer/client expectations with an emphasis on responsiveness, quality, quantity, and timeliness of work. 
•    Provides information clearly, accurately, and succinctly; and exhibits good listening skills.
•    Works collaboratively to optimize the effectiveness of FloridaCommerce’s available resources and tools.
•    Uses knowledge acquired through education, training, or experience to complete tasks.

These expectations are for all our employees, and you will be expected to model these as a leader.  We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience.

Where You Will Work:     
Tallahassee is Florida’s Capital City and continues to grow by attracting development and new businesses. Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend.  FloridaCommerce’s main office is located in Downtown Tallahassee, the political epicenter that draws in visitors each year to visit the state’s Capitol. Each spring, the legislative session opens, and people pour in to see the Florida Legislature perform business and approve the state’s annual budget. Being in Tallahassee will guarantee you an experience vibrant with a unique experience, professional growth, entertainment, and culture. 

Tallahassee is: 
•    Known for its beautiful parks, rolling hills and oak trees, canopied roads, hotels, dining, museums, arts, music, and natural resources (https://talgov.com/ )
•    Home to major college campuses, Florida State University (FSU), Florida A & M University (FAMU) and Tallahassee Community College (TCC).
•    Approximately 22 miles from the nearest beach ( https://choosetallahassee.com/beaches-near-tallahassee/ )
•    Within a state having no state income tax for residents of Florida

WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!
*  State Group Insurance coverage options+
 (health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option) 
*  Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (www.myfrs.com)
*  Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year
*  Annual and Sick Leave Benefits
*  Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required)
*  Flexible Spending Accounts
*  Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities)
*  Ongoing comprehensive training provided
*  Career Growth       
*  Highly skilled, professional environment

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
 

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.