DJJ OPERATIONS COORDINATOR - 80002930

Requisition No: 872494 

Agency: Juvenile Justice

Working Title: DJJ OPERATIONS COORDINATOR - 80002930

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 80002930 

Salary:  $1,901.37 bi-weekly 

Posting Closing Date: 04/14/2026 

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THIS IS AN INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY

FOR CURRENT DJJ EMPLOYEES ONLY

LOCATION, CONTACT AND SALARY INFORMATION:

LOCATION:  Knight Building, 2737 Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32399

STARTING SALARY: $1,901.37 ($49,435.62 annually)  (Full-Time DJJ Operations Coordinator) (In accordance with current spending restrictions, if the appointment is an internal promotion, the position will be filled at the minimum of the pay grade or up to 5% of the employee’s current rate, whichever higher.)      

CONTACT PERSON:  Brent Musgrove at (850) 717-2436

DESCRIPTION:

This position serves as a Communications/Office Coordinator to the Assistant Secretary for Prevention Services – DJJ.

Incumbent will help maintain the Assistant Secretary's updates on policy and administration matters, including projects and reports; ensure that assignments are completed accurately and on time, and will provide recommendations and solutions. The position will help with the dissemination and tracking of assignments to staff.

The position will assist with maintaining the Assistant Secretary’s calendar and assists with directing special projects or activities.  Serve as the assistant office manager and ensure major office functions are supported and sustained.  Additionally, the role requires assisting in the coordination of the Assistant Secretary’s speaking engagements, travel, conferences, and appointments, as well as assisting with travel documents.

The Communications/Office Coordinator creates and maintains relations with the DJJ Communication division.  Duties and responsibilities involve handling writing, editing content, and other communication materials.  

Responsible for the review of work products of other staff, review of the ELT report, composes written and summarizes material for the Assistant Secretary for Prevention Services – DJJ.  Assist with producing writing events and talking points.

Assist with implementing internal communication strategies to keep employees informed about program initiatives, updates and events, fostering a positive workplace culture. 

Performs other job duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis.

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 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 and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Communicate effectively with customers (providers), maintain a positive and collaborative working relationship with co-workers.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preference may be given to all candidates who possess the following experience:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.   At least 1-2 years of office experience and/or communication experience.

A master's degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for one year of the required experience. 

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.

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.