DJJ OPERATIONS COORDINATOR - 80081296

Requisition No: 865380 

Agency: Juvenile Justice

Working Title: DJJ OPERATIONS COORDINATOR - 80081296

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 80081296 

Salary:  $1,780.37 Bi-Weekly 

Posting Closing Date: 12/09/2025 

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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 POSITION IS A POOL ANNOUNCEMENT

MULTIPLE POSITIONS WILL BE HIRED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT

CANDIDATE PROFILES MUST BE COMPLETED ENTIRELY, including EMPLOYER ADDRESS, SUPERVISOR NAME AND SUPERVISOR NUMBER 

LOCATION, CONTACT AND SALARY INFORMATION:

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

Contact Person:  Tiranique Brockman, Tiranique.Brockman@fldjj.gov, (850)717-2393 

Starting Salary:  $1,780.37 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 greater).

DESCRIPTION:

This is an entry-level Contract Manager position, which also includes responsibilities for coordinating work and processing invoices for Department of Juvenile Justice contracts statewide.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position will assist with contract management activities within the Bureau of Contract Management, Office of Program Accountability and Program Support. 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.

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.  

Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES, INCLUDING UTILIZATION OF EQUIPMENT, FOR THE POSITION:

Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques. 

Ability to work independently. 

Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedure relating to operational management analysis. 

Ability to plan, organize, multi-task, and coordinate work assignments. 

Ability to communicate effectively internally and externally.  

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. 

Understanding and Proficiency in computer technology and systems applications of Microsoft Office, and other functional software programs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to create and maintain Excel spreadsheets using formulas.

Contracting experience.

Knowledgeable in Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) policies and procedures, the continuum of care of services and systems.

A valid driver’s license.

SPECIAL NOTES:

To be considered for this position, responses provided to the qualifying questions for this advertisement must be verifiable on your State of Florida Candidate Profile.  Actual work experience, years of employment, hours worked per week, explanation of gaps in employment must be clearly defined, or the candidate may not be considered for the position.

This position may require some travel.

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 (1-866-663-4735). 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.