GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 42005640 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)

Requisition No: 876870 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 42005640 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42005640 

Salary:  $45,060.08 - $56,133.27 

Posting Closing Date: 06/04/2026 

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GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

DIVISION OF LICENSING

***INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY--
ONLY CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES WILL BE CONSIDERED.***

CONTACT:

Stefannie Corbett, (850) 245-5443

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A high school diploma or its equivalent and seven (7) years of professional or nonprofessional experience in systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research, program evaluation, engineering, or administrative work; or
 

A bachelor’s degree (4 years) from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of professional experience in systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research, program evaluation, engineering, or administrative work; or
 

A master’s degree (6 years) from an accredited college or university can substitute for one (1) year of the required experience. 

EDUCATIONAL NOTE: Graduates utilizing education attained in the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position will not be appointed until verification of the applicable degree has been obtained. Foreign trained graduates utilizing a degree attained outside of the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position must be prepared to provide a copy of a credential evaluation conducted by an Approved Credential Evaluation Agency.  A list of approved agencies can be viewed at “Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies, Florida Department of Education.” Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies (fldoe.org)

***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:

• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.

• Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.
   

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values
and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Occasional travel required.

NOTES:

To maintain fairness and integrity, applicants are required to provide honest and authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and selection process. Applicants must rely on their own personal knowledge, thoughts, and impressions. A candidate’s use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews will be taken into consideration when determining qualification for the position.

Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

JOB DUTIES:

Maintains current information on department, policies, programs, and processes and provides customer assistance. Processes a variety of correspondence, including answering contact the department inquiries. Consistently tracks files and assists in the development of materials, reports, and correspondence in support of special projects.

Assists division’s liaison for the Tax Collector/Division of Licensing partnership for the Concealed Weapon Intake System (CWIS). Works with current tax collectors and collectors seeking to join the partnership. Coordinates with other bureaus and works collaboratively to identify problems or issues and to recommend improvements. Interprets applicable statutes, policies, and procedures to assist with researching and responding to complex tax collector questions. Assists with disseminating information to tax collector partners and compiling information from tax collector partners. Provides training to participating tax collectors in support of division’s Concealed Weapon Intake System (CWIS) partnership with approved Florida tax collectors. May conduct training in classroom setting or onsite. Maintains, updates, and orders training manuals and supplies. Remains knowledgeable of current applicable statutes, rules, policies, and procedures to effectively assist with training-related duties.

Assists with maintaining current concealed carry reciprocity information for the purpose of updating department websites and publications; answers questions from licensees concerning concealed carry reciprocity.

Fulfils requests from approved private investigator intern programs for training certificates.

Reviews QAU Reports.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication
• Ability to review data for accuracy and completeness
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Knowledge of basic computer operations
• Knowledge of Chapter 493 and section 790.06, F.S.
  
  

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 visit www.myfrs.com;)
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

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

For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the “Total Compensation Estimator Tool” located above under the “Posting Closing Date.”

SPECIAL NOTES:

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.