DOS - GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 45000652

Requisition No: 863860 

Agency: Department of State

Working Title: DOS - GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 45000652

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 45000652 

Salary:  $50,440 

Posting Closing Date: 11/06/2025 

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Department of State

Division of Library and Information Services

Bureau of Library Development

Government Operations Consultant II – Position #45000652

Position Working Title: Director Connections Consultant

Open Competitive

Minimum Qualifications:

Six years of direct professional experience or a master's degree from an accredited college or university can substitute.

Experience developing, organizing and conducting professional development activities.

Experience in grant administration, project management or service project implementation.

Proficient with virtual meeting platforms (e.g., Zoom) to lead online meetings.

Proficient with MS Office Suite and online presentation software.

Preferences:

Master’s degree in library science or related discipline from an accredited institution.

Experience with a learning management system (LMS) or video editing.

Experience in facilitating online and in-person meetings.

Three years of library work experience in continuing education content development and delivery

Experience working with Friends, Volunteers, Boards, Trustees or similar groups.

Experience working in library administration or a supervisory role.

Special Note:

Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported in your employment history.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides consulting and technical assistance services to public library administrators, promoting best practices in library governance, long-term planning, management and service delivery. Responsibilities include staying informed about library trends and current issues, designing projects or programs that benefit library administrators, and facilitating continuing education opportunities as priorities evolve.

Provides consulting services and technical assistance services to Friends groups and foundation members, library board members and citizen supporters. Designs and implements programs along with relevant materials to support library administrators in their interactions with local governing officials, library board members, trustees and Friends groups.

Collaborates with internal continuing education teams and external partners to create innovative learning solutions including interactive training modules, multimedia resources and asynchronous online coursework. Develops and supports learning management platforms to ensure accessible, current professional development resources. Facilitates varying learning modalities including live training sessions, virtual workshops, webinars and hybrid educational events. Monitors emerging trends and competencies, and professional development best practices to ensure program relevance and effectiveness. Ensures all educational content meets ADA standards and compliance requirements.

Works in a team environment in the Bureau of Library Development to plan and implement Bureau and Division activities, including continuing education opportunities, outreach, publications, surveys, grant administration and other priorities. Efforts are consistent with the Division’s Five-year plan for library development in Florida.

Performs other related duties as required. Ensures that usage of the State Purchasing Card (P-Card) conforms to all state and departmental rules and procedures.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Demonstrated experience in developing, organizing and conducting professional development activities.

Experience in grant administration, project management or service project implementation.

Proficient in virtual meeting platforms and productivity tools such as Zoom and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word and Excel.

Excellent oral and written communication abilities

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS: A Level 2 criminal background check is a condition of employment. If selected for this position, you must provide your fingerprints. We will send your fingerprints to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a criminal background check.

IMPORTANT NOTICES:

We are committed to enhancing our workforce through the employment of Veterans, individuals with disabilities and seek qualified candidates with diverse backgrounds, abilities, skills and talents to join our workforce.

Male applicants born on or after January 1, 1960, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: https://www.sss.gov.

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.