DJJ OPERATIONS CONSULTANT - SES - 80000393

Requisition No: 856992 

Agency: Juvenile Justice

Working Title: DJJ OPERATIONS CONSULTANT - SES - 80000393

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 80000393 

Salary:  $2,692.31 Bi-weekly 

Posting Closing Date: 07/28/2025 

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THIS IS AN INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY
FOR CURRENT DJJ EMPLOYEES ONLY

LOCATION, SALARY, AND CONTACT INFORMATION:

Location: Department of Juvenile Justice, Probation and Community Intervention, 2737 Centerview Drive, Suite 1300, Tallahassee, FL 32399-3100.

Starting Salary: $2,692.31 Biweekly ($70,000.06 Annually) (In accordance with current spending guidelines, 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.)

Contact Person: Daniel Seavey, Director of Policy and Programming, 850-717-2571

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serves as the Contracts and Budget Supervisor for the Probation and Community Intervention program area. Supervises a team of four staff who are responsible for the program area’s role in procurement and contract development, budget, and general services.

Serves as the program area’s primary liaison with the department’s Bureau of Procurement and Contract Administration (BPCA), Bureau of Contract Management, Bureau of Budget, and Bureau of General Services.

Maintains knowledge of program area policies and operations as needed through communication with program area staff to ensure that all work products completed in the areas of procurement and contract development, budget, and general services meet the needs of program area staff at the circuit, regional, and headquarters level.

Manages the program area’s portfolio of contracts, which includes, but is not limited to, prearrest delinquency citation; detention screening; supervised release; electronic monitoring; post-arrest diversion; mental health, substance abuse, and sex offender evaluation and treatment; and other intervention programs and services within Florida’s juvenile justice continuum.

Leads staff in the development of comprehensive scopes of work that meet the requirements of Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, and department and program area policies; support the department’s mission, guiding principles, and cornerstones to service excellence; and meet the needs of youth, families, partners, and stakeholders within Florida’s juvenile justice continuum.

Provides technical assistance to program area staff and providers as it relates to contract issues, including, but not limited to, interpretation, operationalization, and compliance; the background screening process; training requirements; and invoicing.

Addresses issues of noncompliance and monitors corrective action plans. Works with the Bureau of Contract Management to ensure that financial consequences are imposed in a timely manner and in accordance with contracts and department policies.

Ensures that the program area meets the deadlines established by department policies for the submission of solicitations, contracts, amendments, and extensions to BPCA. Ensures that all packets submitted to BPCA meet the requirements established by department policies, contain all required documents and information, and meet the professional standards of the program area.

Coordinates the review of memoranda of understanding and memoranda of agreement with the department’s Office of the General Counsel (OGC) and works with the requesting region or circuit staff to resolve identified issues prior to the execution of such memoranda.

Responsible for allocating funds and monitoring the program area’s two budget entities to ensure that the program area is operating within the parameters of its appropriations as outlined in the General Appropriations Act (GAA), including salaries and benefits, expenses, and contracted services. Acts as the program area’s budget approver in MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP).

Assists the Director of Policy and Programming with the development of Legislative Budget Request (LBR) issues, including the identification of appropriate budget entities and categories, as well as the determination of appropriate funding amounts that address the issue while ensuring appropriate and responsible use of public funds.

Maintains working knowledge of and uses various systems and tools as required to fulfill duties and responsibilities, including, but not limited to, the department’s Juvenile Justice Information System (JJIS); Contract Tracking System (CTS); Staff Verification System (SVS); and the Program Monitoring and Management (PMM) system, as well as the Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR) Information Warehouse (IW) and MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP).

Participates in meetings, workgroups, and other activities pertaining to the program area, as assigned by the Assistant Secretary or Director of Policy and Programming.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of basic management principles and practices.

Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis.

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 working relationships with others.

Ability to train, develop, and coach staff to produce high-quality work products.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preference may be given to candidates with:

At least three years of experience in the area of procurement and contracts. An associate degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of experience. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for two years of experience.

Current Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) certification.

Experience with contract management and/or administration.

Experience with creating and/or monitoring budgets.

Experience with the Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR), FLAIR Information Warehouse (IW), and/or MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP).

SPECIAL NOTES:

All prospective candidates will be subject to a sex offender check, criminal background check (state, local, and national) and pre-employment drug screening for direct care positions.

DJJ participates in E-Verify (Employment Verification).

When identified on a position description a valid driver's license is required. If initially hire with an out-of-state license, the Florida resident must obtain a valid driver's license within 30 days of hire. License suspended or revoked or any reason, work permits (Business purposes/Employment/Education on licenses) and some type of restricted licenses are not acceptable. Licenses that have Corrected

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.