DOS - Government Operations Consultant II - 45000200

Requisition No: 875444 

Agency: Department of State

Working Title: DOS - Government Operations Consultant II - 45000200

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 45000200 

Salary:  $50,440 

Posting Closing Date: 05/27/2026 

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Department of State

Division of Library and Information Services

Bureau of Library Development

Government Operations Consultant II, Position Number 45000200

State Data Coordinator

Open Competitive

Minimum Qualifications:

Six years of direct professional experience involving the collection, analysis, interpretation and presentation of quantified data or a master’s degree.

Experience in customer service.

Experience in project management.

Advanced experience in using spreadsheets.

Advanced knowledge of statistical methods, research design or data analysis techniques.

Understanding of data governance, quality assurance and documentation best practices.

Preferences:

Master’s degree in library and information science, business analytics, statistics, data science or related disciplines or fields.

Experience in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel proficiency.

Proficiency in statistical programming languages (e.g. R, Python).

Experience with Power BI or other business intelligence platforms.

Experience writing grant applications.

Experience managing contracts.

KSAs:

Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities.

Proficiency in data visualization or dashboard development.

Adept at problem solving or proactive communication skills.

Knowledge of library operations, programs and best practices.

Knowledge of state or federal government operations.

Knowledge of relational database management systems.

Special Note:

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

Data Management and Reporting

• Leads and coordinates the collecting, vetting, reporting and publishing of data for the Bureau of Library Development.
• Oversees the end-to-end data lifecycle for major statewide reports pertaining to Florida’s public libraries and the State Library, including coordinating data collection, validation and quality assurance processes.
• Manages data dissemination for the Division and Bureau.
• Ensures compliance with federal and state reporting requirements and deadlines.
• Develops and maintains detailed process documentation, data dictionaries, reporting manuals and audit trails.

Statistical Analysis

• Uses statistical collections to support planning, research and evaluation of programs, projects and activities.
• Performs quantitative and qualitative analysis to evaluate the impact of library programs and services, and to identify trends, patterns and opportunities for improvement.
• Assists Division with strategic planning.
• Develops and deploys data dashboards and visualizations for stakeholders and public use.

Consulting and Technical Assistance

• Provides consulting services to public library administrators and staff, governing officials, library board members and citizen supporters to encourage best practices with respect to program evaluation and statistics.
• Identifies and communicates data-related best practices, trends and issues.
• Assists local public libraries with the effective use of statistics and data-driven decision making.
• Translates complex federal data requirements into clear workflows and training materials.
• Responds to ad hoc data requests from internal and external stakeholders.
• Assists public libraries to apply for E-Rate by certifying their eligibility.

Grant Administration and Compliance

• Assists the Bureau to administer state, federal and other grants to libraries. Works with grant recipients to create evaluation plans for grant funded programs.
• Prepares grant applications, reports and other documents to support statistics and research activities.
• Maps current-state processes and define future-state goals to ensure federal and state compliance.

Updates professional knowledge and skills through related professional development opportunities and perform other duties as required.

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.

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.