GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 41500510

Requisition No: 827678 

Agency: Florida Gaming Control Commission

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 41500510

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 41500510 

Salary:  $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 05/03/2024 

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FLORIDA GAMING CONTROL COMMISSION

Division of Administration

Class Title: Government Operations Consultant I

Hiring Salary: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 annually

Position Number: 41500510

Overview:

The Florida Gaming Control Commission (“FGCC”) is a five-member commission appointed by the Governor. The FGCC is charged with investigating and enforcing Florida pari-mutuel and gaming statutes and rules.

Position Responsibilities:

The FGCC’s Division of Administration, is searching for a dynamic Government Operations Consultant I to serve as a liaison for the Director of Gaming Enforcement and the Chief of Law Enforcement Services. This position:

• Assesses and plans storage facility needs for property confiscated by the Division and communicates the need to the Director of Administration;
• Schedules newly sworn law enforcement agents for drug testing and approves the payment of invoices from the drug testing vendor;
• Reviews and interprets accounting reports;
• Coordinates with the Director of Administration on Division administrative actions;
• Prepares all purchase requisitions to be submitted to the FGCC Office of Procurement and Contracts;
• Manages the Division’s services contracts. Ensures vendor performance is acceptable, approves contracts and invoices, and forwards payment requests to the FGCC Office of Procurement and Contracts;
• Prepares purchase requisitions for personnel training;
• Receives deliveries from the FGCC Property Administrator, checks in all deliveries, and matches them to the proper purchase order or P-card to ensure the order was completely received and in good condition;
• Notifies FGCC Office of Procurement and Contracts concerning discrepancies in orders;
• Discusses, collaborates, and plans with the Information and Technology unit regarding current and future information technology needs;
• Tracks and monitors special requests and other projects to ensure proper and timely completion;
• Works with the FGCC Administration Fleet Coordinator to ensure vehicle logs are submitted timely and repairs and maintenance are scheduled and completed;
• Monitors the Division’s budget;
• Develops spending strategies to maximize the effective utilization of all appropriations;
• Provides regional budget updates and periodic status reports to management;
• Monitors overtime expenditures, prepares and submits reimbursement requests for overtime as allowed by Task Force Agreements and agreements with other agencies;
• Conducts or assists in the annual property inventory for the Division as requested by the FGCC Property Asset Coordinator;
• Collects all property from Division personnel upon separation and coordinates with the Director of Administration on distribution;
• Prepares and distributes Property Control Forms when changing property locations;
• Maintains a filing system for various reports and projects;
• Maintains a current list of phone numbers for Division personnel and partners;
• Assists walk-in visitors/employees for the Division;
• During any critical incident or disaster (both natural and man-made), your position may be designated as an essential service position for a given period, and you may be required to work after normal business hours, during office closures, or on weekends and/or holidays when needed;
• Liaisons with Division of Emergency Management;
• Manages and maintains Gaming Enforcement’s SLERS radios; and
• Performs and other duties assigned by the Director of Law Enforcement.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of administrative principles and procedures;
• Knowledge of the methods used in verifying and analyzing data;
• Ability to collect, evaluate, and analyze data related to administrative functions, such as accounting, personnel, purchasing, or report writing;
• Ability to prepare administrative reports and correspondence;
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and Adobe Pro.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Four (4) years of professional experience in systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, research and evaluation, engineering, or administrative work. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required work experience.

• A valid Driver’s License.

Where you will work:

This position is located in Tallahassee, Florida.

Contact: If you should have any questions, please contact: Lisa Mustain at Lisa.Mustain@flgaming.gov.

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The state offers a comprehensive compensation package that features a highly competitive set of benefits including:

• Low premium health, dental, vision, life, and supplemental coverage options!
• Paid personal time that includes annual leave, sick leave, nine paid holidays, and one personal holiday!
• Paid administrative leave for mentoring, volunteering, voting, and more!
• Family planning support that includes adoption benefits and paid/unpaid leave options for family and medical responsibilities!
• Retirement plans that include employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com)!
• Deferred compensation plans!
• FREE basic life insurance plus additional options for you, your spouse, and children!
• Flexible Spending Accounts!
• Tuition waivers that allow eligible employees to take up to six credit hours per semester, tuition free at any state university or state college!

IMPORTANT NOTICES:

• The Florida Gaming Control Commission has employment restrictions for all commission employees referenced in sections 16.713 and 16.715, Florida Statutes.
• This position requires a security background check including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment and participation in direct deposit. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) and/or State Issued Photo Identification in order to conduct this background check.
   

Applicants are required to apply through the People First system by the closing date, by applying online. All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the advertisement. If you have any questions regarding your application, you may call 1-877-562-7287.
 

Special Reminders:
Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, 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: http://www.sss.gov.
 

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
 

We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Our agency participates in the E-Verify System which is a federal government electronic database available for employers to use to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
 

The Florida Gaming Control Commission is committed to increasing recruitment and hiring of individuals with disabilities and improving employment outcomes.

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.