GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I

Requisition No: 873133 

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70001594 

Salary:  $40,320.18 - $54,403.70 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 04/20/2026 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

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ADVERTISING TITLE: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Central Office, Tallahassee, FL in the Bureau of Education.

The mission of the Bureau of Education is to enhance educational programs within the Florida Department of Corrections by developing innovative tools and providing technical assistance to staff. We aim to ensure the successful implementation of new systems and support the educational advancement of our personnel through cutting-edge technology.

This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.

JOB DUTIES:

• Develops and reviews programs, services, forms, and reports, and confers with management and users to identify problems and improvements.
• Develops data collection and technical assistance tools and provides access to educational staff.
• Confers with personnel concerned to ensure the successful functioning of newly implemented systems or procedures.
• Assists with all processes conducted within the Academic Education section.
• Provides support to Central Office, Regional and Institutional staff in the use of educational technology.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of Florida Department of Corrections operational policies, procedures, and processes.
• Knowledge of office procedures and practices.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.
• Knowledge of the methods of data collection.
• Knowledge of information technology environments and systems
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to deal with the public in a tactful and courteous manner.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetical calculations.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

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.

REQUIREMENTS:

Please note, when submitting a college/university degree, if selected for this position official transcripts will be required.

• Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must possess experience collecting, analyzing, and reporting data.
• Must have experience using SharePoint.
• Must have experience using Power BI.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficiency in MS Suite (Word, Teams, and Excel)
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution or related experience is preferred.

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

The Florida Department of Corrections requires all job applicants and volunteers to pass a Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes. This check must be completed before they can start working or volunteering.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY

The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) only hires U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. FDC uses E-Verify to confirm an employee’s eligibility to work after completing the I-9 form.

The Florida Department of Corrections does not currently support H-1B Visa Sponsorship. 

For online application issues, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

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.