GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 60045008

Requisition No: 852896 

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 60045008

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 60045008 

Salary:  $65,000 - $75,000 

Posting Closing Date: 06/06/2025 

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Anticipated Vacancy

This is an Open Competitive Opportunity

Working Title: IT Project Manager

       This position is located at the DCF Headquarters in Tallahassee in the Office of Information Technology Services.

SPECIAL NOTES:

Only US citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers will be hired.

All selected male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS).  Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire.  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 suspended or voided, and you required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.

Information contained in responses to Qualifying Questions concerning education, experience, knowledge, skills and/or abilities must also be disclosed on the State of Florida Employment Application. The information must be disclosed on the State of Florida application even if you are attaching a resume.

 DESCRIPTION

The OIT Project Manager and Project Delivery Specialist will be responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of specific Information Technology projects and initiatives ensuring consistency with agency strategies, commitments and goals.  The OIT Project Manager will also provide leadership, coaching and guidance to project teams on the use of project management tools, templates and techniques to ensure that departmental policies, procedures, guidelines and best practices are being followed. This individual maintains excellent communication with management and project resources both within and across organizations to ensure smooth running of all projects undertaken by the PMO and Strategic Programs Team. 

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED: (Note: The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.)

Works with OITS team members and assists management with strategic planning.

Supports the strategic planning of the unit with the use of data identification, data collection, data analysis, documentation, organizational analysis, reporting, audit and assessment compliance activities. 

Follows guidelines set forth within the Department and with PMI’s Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) to ensure projects are managed effectively

Leads, motivates and develops proficiencies in project team members

Tracks and manages assigned department projects to completion

Facilitates meetings related to assigned projects

Takes part in joint application design (JAD) sessions

Provides agency-clients with project management expertise for the facilitation of OITS projects

Develops Ideas, and workflow enhancements into project management plans and implementation plans.

Provides assistance and expertise to OITS Managers in the use of Templates, Project Management tools and techniques

Conducts research relating to information technology trends and strategic program objectives

Develop Change Management Plans to support project delivery 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Work Experience:

A bachelor's degree from a college or university in the areas of computer science, management of information systems, computer engineering, computer information systems, or information technology, with one year of professional experience in project management, business analysis, systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research, program evaluation, or data analysis; or,

A bachelor's degree from a college or university in an unrelated field, with two years of professional experience in project management, business analysis, systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research, program evaluation, or data analysis; or,

Professional experience as described above can substitute on a year for year basis for the required college education.

Possession of a PMP® certification in good standing will be desirable but not required

Minimum 1 years’ experience managing projects

General knowledge of the State of Florida procurement process

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s):

Knowledge of all aspects of project management tools, methodologies, techniques and practices

Keen written and oral communication skills, problem-solving skills including PMI’s project management methodology and PMBOK

Skilled in the use of MS Office Suite software including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Visio, MS Project and Smartsheet, 

Knowledge of Information Technology project delivery processes

Skilled in managing/coordinating multiple, high-priority assignments

Ability to arrange and facilitate meetings

Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources including upper management, colleagues and vendors

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timeliness

Ability to communicate effectively

Knowledge of State of Florida procurement process and requirements

Ability to understand technical subjects and emerging technologies relevant to the organization

Ability to process information logically

Skilled in verbal, non-verbal, and written communications

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Other Job-related Requirements:

Proficient knowledge and skills with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project)

Proficient in working within an MS Teams environment

Knowledge of IT operations, procedures, and systems

Preference will be given to applicants with the following credentials or experience

Possession of a PMP® certification in good standing

Project management experience.

Working in a Project Management office.

Proficiency in project management principles, methods, techniques and tools.

Proficiency in the use of project management technology tools, including Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, etc.

Working in and/or managing a Project Governance Processes.

Using Microsoft applications/products such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project, and/or SharePoint to produce reports, project documents, and process flow diagrams.

 Knowledge with the State of Florida Procurement and Purchasing laws, rules, etc.

SPECIAL PREFERENCE:

Preference will also be given to applicants who have a PMP certification, as well as, to applicants who have a bachelor’s degree or above from an accredited college/university or an associate degree in a computer related field. 

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT:  It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and, if applicable, Chapter 408, F.S.  No applicant may begin employment until the background investigation results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.  Background investigations shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.  Employees also are subject to background re-screening at least every five (5) years.

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.  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

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.