FDC-CORRECTIONAL SERVICES ASSISTANT CONSULTANT-70036831 CENTRAL OFFICE

Requisition No: 843409 

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: FDC-CORRECTIONAL SERVICES ASSISTANT CONSULTANT-70036831 CENTRAL OFFICE

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70036831 

Salary:  $39,320.81-$48,849.47 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 01/03/2025 

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***INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT***

CORRECTIONAL SERVICES ASSISTANT CONSULTANT – 70036831

****INTERNAL OPPORTUNITY ONLY – Must be currently employed with the Florida Department of Corrections to be considered for this position.

This advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Central Office in the Office of Institutions, Admission and Release.

Salary: $39,320.81-$48,849.47

SALARY WILL BE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CURRENT PAY POLICY.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The incumbent in this position is responsible for processing complex court orders and/or amended sentences for inmates serving one or more sentences which involve complex calculations, case law application, and out-time segments. Processes involve independent research and verification.
• Review and process complex court orders/resentencings ensuring adherence to sentencing provisions and instructions of the trial court; resolves inconsistencies in sentencing provisions and/or documents; resolves any technical or operations problems in order to ensure the integrity of the internal release date; conducts extensive commitment re-audit as a result of court ordered sentence modifications and database restructure to ensure release date is lawfully computed in compliance with Florida statutes and case law decisions.  Manually calculates tentative release dates to ensure appropriate action has been taken as mandated by the court; remains knowledgeable at all times of Florida statutes and rules of the Department as well as case law decisions affecting sentence structure and/or release date calculations to ensure the Department’s statutory obligations have been met.
• Audits all commitment documents received pursuant to F. S. 944.17 and independently determines applicability of various case law decisions, statutes, and legal advice in establishing sentence structure; audits on-line entry of sentencing provisions and adjusts sentence data as needed to ensure accuracy of release date calculations; reviews computer calculation of overall term and independently determines if such calculation is in compliance with statute and case law; manually computes total jail time credit and verifies that automated program is accurate; notifies field staff, as well as the Parole Commission, as to changes or adjustments in sentence structure or release dates following completion of each audit; ensures correct sequence chaining on post release supervision violators returned to custody;  establishes audit trail to ensure accountability for adjustments to inmate sentence structure; implements changes in policy and procedures relating to sentence structure issues.
• Process orders designating or removing sexual predator or offender designations pursuant to F.S. 775.21 and F.S. 943.0435 ensuring notification of such to FCOR, FDLE, and institution staff.
• Communicates with Judges, Public Defenders, State Attorneys, Sheriffs Offices, Clerks of the Court, and Federal officials regarding technical or legal discrepancies in commitment documentation, clarifies conflicts in sentencing instructions; establishes a suspense system and independently follows-up to ensure receipt and processing of requested documentation or verifications.  Performs in-depth search of inmate information system to detect errors in offender identification and number assignments; identifies commitments which may satisfy existing detainers and coordinates with appropriate section to ensure timely withdrawal of such detainers.
• Team lead for project and work assignments as required by needs of the Bureau and Court Order Unit including but not limited to monitoring E-Filing Portal, response to law enforcement inquiries on delivery or return of inmates out to court and assists with DNA issues/exception reports.
• Participates as directed in special projects or assignments relating to court cases or legislative changes affecting sentence structure, or other matters falling within the purview of the Bureau.
• Prepares and submits daily status report detailing work productivity and backlog, along with maintaining tracking database with current assignments/completions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

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.

Must be currently employed with the Florida Department of Corrections.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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.