DJJ OPERATIONS COORDINATOR - 80060453

Requisition No: 872167 

Agency: Juvenile Justice

Working Title: DJJ OPERATIONS COORDINATOR - 80060453

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 80060453 

Salary:  $ 1,780.37 bi-weekly 

Posting Closing Date: 03/22/2026 

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The Department of Juvenile Justice salutes our heroes.

We are honored to have the opportunity to support our nation’s veterans and their families.

We value the service given to our country and support the hiring of service members and military spouses.

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: $1,780.37 Bi-Weekly. ($46,289.62 Annually) Position will be hired at the minimum of the class.  (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: Brent Musgrove at (850) 717-2436 or LaTonya Hill at (850) 717-2433

DESCRIPTION: 

This position will assist with contract management activities. The duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

Conduct on-going contract management functions to oversee provider service performance and contract requirements. Serve as a primary contact between the Department and the service provider/program.  

Review all contract monitoring reports to ensure service delivery according to contract terms and conditions.

Communicate effectively with providers, maintaining a positive and collaborative working relationship.

 Develop and maintain a contract file for each contract and contract file maintenance review.

Coordinate the activation and implementation of contracted programs (onboardings).

Work with providers to ensure required documentation is submitted with invoices and process invoices according to Florida Statutes (F.S.) 215.422 prompt pay law. Maintain contract expenditure and budget ledger. 

Conduct administrative compliance reviews and review provider performance measures.

Provide technical assistance, ensure compliance, and conduct monitoring through site visits.

Position requires travel for the purpose of overseeing provider performance and compliance.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

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 will be given to all candidates who possess the following experience:

Knowledge of the Department Juvenile Justice Information System (JJIS).

Knowledge of the Department Juvenile Justice Program Monitoring and Management (PMM).

1 to 2 years of Contract Management experience.  

Knowledge and ability to create and maintain Excel spreadsheets using formulas.

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.

This position requires travel for the purpose of overseeing provider performance and compliance.

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.