DJJ OPERATIONS COORDINATOR - 80061697

Requisition No: 877399 

Agency: Juvenile Justice

Working Title: DJJ OPERATIONS COORDINATOR - 80061697

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 80061697 

Salary:  $1901.37 bi-weekly 

Posting Closing Date: 06/18/2026 

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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.

        ANTICIPATED VACANCY

LOCATION, CONTACT AND SALARY INFORMATION:

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

STARTING SALARY:  $1,901.37 Bi-Weekly ($49,435.62 Annually). Position will hire 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 (850) 717-2436 or LaTonya Hill at (850) 717-2433.

DESCRIPTION:

Prepares Request for Proposals (RFP), Invitation to Negotiate (ITN), Invitation to Bid (ITB), and all other procurements as requested by Prevention staff in accordance with Florida Statutes and Department policy and procedures.

Assists with development of contractual specifications and scope language in conformance with State and Federal laws and agency policies.

Monitors contracts’ effective dates and procurement needs to ensure the continuation of services.

Identifies and resolves problematic areas of concern and/or provides recommendations to resolve these issues. Advises higher level of management on problems and policies related to these programmatic and operations issues.

Provides technical assistance as the Office of Prevention and Victim Services liaison between the Department and providers. Provides technical assistance, training, consultative services and direction for development, implementation, evaluation and expansion of programs of service in public agencies and local governments. 

Communicates effectively with customers external to the Program, maintaining a positive and collaborative working relationship

Maintains a thorough working knowledge of Chapter 287, Florida Statute; Chapter 60A-1, Florida Administrative Coe; and all Department/Bureau handbook, manuals, policies, and procedures, and proposes changes as appropriate.

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:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of contract-management and/or procurement experience.

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

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).

Development of contractual specifications and scope language in conformance with State and Federal laws and agency policies.

Contract-management and/or procurement 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.