FDC-CORRECTIONAL PROGRAM CONSULTANT-70047570-CENTRAL OFFICE

Requisition No: 843265 

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: FDC-CORRECTIONAL PROGRAM CONSULTANT-70047570-CENTRAL OFFICE

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70047570 

Salary:  $61,800.18 

Posting Closing Date: 12/24/2024 

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***OPEN COMPETITIVE ADVERTISEMENT***

CORRECTONAL PROGRAM CONSULTANT – 70047570

This advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Central Office in the Office of Programs and Re-Entry.

Salary: $61,800.18

SALARY WILL BE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CURRENT PAY POLICY.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

This employee will be responsible for serving as a liaison between the Florida Department of Corrections and the Direct Support Organization (DSO) by facilitating regular communication, sharing progress updates, and reporting on program outcomes and challenges. General areas of responsibility include:

• Works to forge and maintain a strong partnership between the Department of Corrections and the DSO, coordinating efforts to support successful reentry and workforce training initiatives.
• Facilitates collaboration and information-sharing across different divisions of the Department to ensure that relevant stakeholders are kept informed and engaged in supporting reentry efforts.
• Solicits input and guidance from the Department leadership on strategic priorities, goals, and resource allocation decisions related to reentry programs and workforce training, ensuring alignment with broader organizational objectives.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of communication strategies and status reporting mechanisms, seeking feedback from Department leadership and making adjustments as needed to improved clarity, relevance, and engagement.
• Maintains transparency in communication by providing accurate and timely updates on the progress of reentry programs and workforce training initiatives, including any challenges or setbacks encountered along the way.
• Establishes communication channels within the Department to ensure relevant stakeholders are included and informed about the efforts and progress of reentry programs and workforce training initiatives.
• Communicates the Department’s priorities, goals, and expectations to the DSO, ensuring alignment with the Department’s efforts.
• Offers guidance and strategic direction to the DSO on how their efforts can best support the Department’s objectives, leveraging their expertise and resources effectively.
• Monitors the progress and outcomes of the DSO’s initiatives, offering feedback and guidance as needed to ensure alignment with Department goals and objectives.

BENEFITS:

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
• Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance.
• Tuition-Free college courses.
• Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System:
  • Pension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan)
  • Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan)
  • Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop)
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Recently Retired? Beginning July 1, 2024, there is no longer a reemployment limitation; beginning with the 7th calendar month from the member's distribution date, there are no restrictions on working for an FRS employer. You will not be required to repay any prior distributions, and you may continue receiving distributions from the Investment Plan or Pension Plan without interruption.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Please note, when submitting a college/university degree, if selected for this position official transcripts will be required.

Must possess high school diploma or equivalent

Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.

If you are interested in this position and meet the above indicated qualification and have the desired education, knowledge, and experience, please submit a State of Florida Application and resume through the People First system. If you experience problems applying on-line, please call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

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.