GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 60073819

Requisition No: 865716 

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 60073819

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 60073819 

Salary:  $44,680.00 

Posting Closing Date: 12/05/2025 

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GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I OPS

Department of Children and Families

2415 N Monroe St Ste 400, Tallahassee FL, 32303

INTERNAL APPLICANTS

DESCRIPTION 

The Government Operations Consultant I is responsible for reviewing licensure questionnaires statewide, supporting licensure determinations, and assisting with policy development. This position researches licensing requirements and exemptions, as well as licensing and training issues affecting the child care licensing program. The role provides support and guidance to regional and circuit staff regarding licensure questionnaires and licensing inquiries. The Consultant also represents the Department at meetings, conferences, and stakeholder events, ensuring that child care licensing regulations are effectively implemented to support safe, high-quality child care environments.

REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of child care licensing regulations, requirements, or willingness to learn and apply them.
• Ability to review, interpret, and evaluate licensure questionnaires and supporting documentation.
• Strong research skills with the ability to review statutes, rules, policies, and program guidance.
• Ability to analyze data, identify issues, and recommend corrective actions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for responding to providers, stakeholders, and internal staff.
• Ability to prepare professional correspondence, reports, and documentation.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with regional, circuit, and statewide staff.
• Ability to travel for meetings, trainings, and conferences as needed.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED required.

Work Experience Requirements:
1–2 years of experience in childcare, child care licensing, early childhood education, or related field preferred.

Software Proficiency:

• Proficiency in conducting research using online statutory, regulatory, and policy resources.
• Word
• Excel
• Outlook

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.