GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 64007274

Department of Health

**Open Competitive Opportunity**

Hiring for Multiple Position Numbers

Full-time Career Service Position Salary: $38,175.80

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position performs intermediate level work related to background checks as required by Florida Statutes.

Review background screening reports received for individuals as required by Florida Statutes. Prepare timely electronic correspondence regarding the outcomes of background screening findings and notification of rejected fingerprints while adhering to state and federal regulations regarding background screenings.

Prepare invoices for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s Annual Fingerprint Retention Notification Program. Identify any deficiencies and report findings to supervisor as needed.

Send and receive requests for additional information relating to criminal history findings and send the provided information to supervisor for further review.

Prepare and maintain electronic records of background screenings. This includes timely recording the necessary data from background screening findings and preparing reports of the data for management as needed.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Proficient computer skills to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; knowledge of computer data bases; knowledge and use of the compliance management system and licensing system used by the Agency; knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures and government rules & regulations; knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar; understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents; communicating effectively with others in writing; talking to others to effectively convey information; knowing how to find information and identifying essential information; observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources; providing information to supervisors, fellow workers, and subordinates.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; and/Or
• 1 year of professional experience in reviewing or auditing documents; applying state and

federal statutes, rules or policies and procedures

• Must have a valid Driver's License, satisfactorily complete a background investigation, fingerprinting, and participation in direct deposit are requirements for employment.

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation. Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

Tallahassee, FL

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

 Annual and Sick Leave benefits

 Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year

 State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options

 Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (for more information, please click www.myfrs.com)

 Flexible Spending Accounts  Tuition waivers

 And more!

For a complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Please be advised:

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

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.

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification