GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 45000929

Requisition No: 844565 

Agency: Department of State

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 45000929

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 45000929 

Salary:  $49, 440.00 

Posting Closing Date: 01/31/2025 

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Department of State

Division of Library and Information Services

Bureau of Library Development

Government Operations Consultant II, Position #45000929

Florida Library Youth Program Consultant (working title)

Open Competitive

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree or six years of direct professional experience.

Three years professional experience providing programs or services to, or teaching, children or teens.

Experience developing and implementing projects or programs.

Experience in establishing and maintaining positive and productive collaborations with internal and external teams.

Valid Driver’s license or willingness to obtain one within 30 days of hire.

Preferences:

Master’s degree in library / information science or education.

Experience working with vendors.

Experience managing contracts or purchasing.

Experience planning and conducting continuing education activities for adults (i.e., library staff, teachers).

Library work experience (professional or other).

Special Note:

Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported in your employment history.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Develops, implements and promotes statewide and local programs to support public library efforts to serve youth populations, including the Florida Library Youth Program (FLYP).  Creates, implements, promotes and publicizes youth services continuing education and training activities. Develops partnerships with allied organizations and encourages collaboration among partners at the state and local level to develop and promote youth services programming.  Prepares applications, reports, position papers, and other documents to support statewide programs that address the needs and issues in Florida's communities related to the provision of youth services. Manages FLYP related purchases and contracts. Responsible for statewide workgroups, Facebook group and social media related to the program.

Provides consulting services to public library administrators and staff, governing officials, library board members, and citizen supporters to encourage best practices with respect to youth services.  Assists staff of the Grants Office to administer grants and ensure that libraries make effective use of available funds.  Responds to requests for information by mail, email, telephone, fax and in person.

Works in a team environment in the Bureau of Library Development to plan and implement Bureau and Division activities, including continuing education opportunities, publications, surveys, grant administration, and other priorities. Efforts are consistent with the values and beliefs of the Division.

To fulfill role as a statewide consultant, continues to update professional knowledge and skills.  Maximizes use of all available means of communication to share knowledge and skills with colleagues and customers.

Performs other related duties as required. Responsible for ensuring that usage of the State Purchasing Card (P-Card) conforms to all state and departmental rules and procedures.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

Attention to detail and organization skills.

Must be able to plan, organize and prioritize projects and tasks.

Able to work independently and in teams.

Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS:  A Level 2 criminal background check is a condition of employment. If selected for this position, you must provide your fingerprints. We will send your fingerprints to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a criminal background check.

IMPORTANT NOTICES:

We are committed to enhancing our workforce through the employment of Veterans, individuals with disabilities and seek qualified candidates with diverse backgrounds, abilities, skills and talents to join our workforce.

Male applicants born on or after January 1, 1960, 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: https://www.sss.gov.

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.