DJJ OPERATIONS CONSULTANT - SES - 80059898

Requisition No: 882554 

Agency: Juvenile Justice

Working Title: DJJ OPERATIONS CONSULTANT - SES - 80059898

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 80059898 

Salary:  $2,135.95 Bi Weekly 

Posting Closing Date: 09/05/2026 

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THIS IS AN INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY FOR CURRENT DJJ EMPLOYEES ONLY

POSITION LOCATION: Detention North Region, 2020 CAPITAL CIRCLE SE, TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 32399 

STARTING SALARY: $2,135.95 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.)

CONTACT PERSON:   Mamine Saintil, North Region Director, (850) 717-2825

Description of the duties and responsibilities:

Manages and provides operational oversight and supervision of staff at the regional office for Detention Services. Responsible for motivating, training, evaluating, planning and directing employee’s work.

Incumbent of position supervises employees, spends the majority of time communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees, planning and directing employee’s work.

Develops and implement record management program, following the established record retention rules and assures compliance with departmental policies.

Interviews personnel and conducts on-site observations to ascertain unit functions, work performed, method, equipment and personnel used. Identify problems and solutions.

Act as the Regional Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) point of contact for all regional detention facilities. Coordinate PREA audits with outside agencies, assist in preparation for audits, and conduct technical assistance to facilities to ensure PREA policies are followed and updated when required, and conducts quarterly inspections at each facility.

Act as the Regional Point of Contact for medical and mental health providers for all regional detention facilities. Coordinate and participate in conference calls monthly to assess the providers’ service delivery and review monthly schedules of provider coverage.

Design, evaluate, recommend and approve changes based on need and analysis.

Act as the Regional Point of contact for training. Facilitate communication with Facility Training Coordinators and track upcoming training opportunities. Work with the bureau of Staff Development & Training to ensure training requirements are met Regional wide.

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

Act as the Regional point of contact for the quality improvement process inclusive of providing all regional detention facilities technical assistance during audits and with corrective action plans.

Gather and organize information, plan, and conduct studies for areas of concern. Document findings of study and prepare recommendations of implementation of new systems, procedures or organizational changes.

Review contract monitoring reports for the detention centers in the areas of food services, medical and mental health services, and monitors the status for corrective actions, makes recommendations to the regional director for contract sanctions or changes.

Review and respond to outcome based corrective action plan (OBCAP) deficiencies entered int eh Program and Monitoring Management (PMM) system and follow-up within the timeframe required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDES THE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of basic management practices and principles

Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis

Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication

Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures

Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments

Ability to supervise people

Preference will be given to candidates with:

At least two years of supervisory and/or management experience.

Be able to travel throughout the north region.

Be pro efficient with Microsoft applications.

SPECIAL NOTES:

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.

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 (1-877-562-7287). 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.

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.