GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 48003705

Requisition No: 848773 

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 48003705

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 48003705 

Salary:  $44,060.11 - 48,466.12 

Posting Closing Date: 03/20/2025 

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Florida Department of Education

Division of Finance & Operations

Office of Contracts, Grants and Procurement Management Services

LOCATION: Tallahassee Turlington Building

Government Operations Consultant II - CS (Position Number: 48003705)

Salary Range: $44,060.11 - $48,466.12

“The Office of Contracts and Procurement manages the processes for executing, amending, and monitoring implementation of contracts on behalf of the department. This office also is responsible for implementing all purchases for the department in accordance with state and federal laws and rules, thus assuring that goods and services are procured at the best value for the state.”

https://www.fldoe.org/finance/contracts-grants-procurement//  

Serving approximately 3 million students, 4,400 public schools, 28 colleges, 200,000 instructional staff, 46,000 college professors and administrators, and 340,000 full-time staff throughout the state, FDOE enhances programs and services for Florida’s students from early learning through college and career development. In addition, FDOE manages programs that assist individuals who are blind, visually impaired, or disabled succeed either in school settings or careers - encouraging independence and self-sufficiency.  

This Advertisement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for up to 6 months.

Office Contact

Nancy Sauls, 850-245-0788 (Please leave a clear and concise message.)

Who We’re Looking For

Employee must be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities and maintain goal-directed behavior and performance expectations sometimes under stressful conditions.

Employee must interact courteously with others.

Employee's performance and behavior must demonstrate consideration of the workload concerns of others and must not negatively affect productivity and morale of the unit.

Attendance is an essential function of this position.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

This is a responsible, professional position requiring administrative, operational and financial knowledge of the Department. Ensures efficiency, productivity, and that deadlines are met.  Demonstrates strong interpersonal and organizational skills and maintains confidentiality at all times. 

The employee must provide timely and satisfactory customer service to internal and external customers.

The incumbent will review and approve contracts, contract documents and attachments for compliance with Federal, State and Department requirements. Assists in the maintenance of a comprehensive contract tracking system.  Prepares and distributes executed contracts.

Participates in the development of contract performance measures guidelines, contract monitoring processes and forms. As needed, conducts contract management monitoring of contract managers’ files.  The person in this position is responsible for compiling and analyzing statistical data and preparing written research reports and for making recommendations to Department management regarding contract administration issues.

Responsible for the utilization of established contract management systems as applicable, and MyFloridaMarketPlace e-Procurement system and loading of eligible contracts into the applicable system including attaching electronic files and scanning necessary documentation to create electronic documents for attaching in the applicable system.

Assists in the development of the Department’s contract manager training manual and conducting contract manager training.

Coordinates and consults with Budget and Program offices as appropriate regarding contract issues to determine areas of concern and possible solutions to problems with contract development for the department and system wide or school wide procurements for all school districts within Florida, including buses, student testing and evaluation.

Independently researches, prepares, reviews, and edits correspondence.

As needed, the incumbent will also provide procurement review and approval of MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) requisitions and eQuotes consistent with Law, Rule, policy and procedure.  Provide assistance with the development of original specifications and the revising of existing specifications for goods or services purchased by the agency.  

Performs other related work and special assignments as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication. Knowledge of administrative and office principles and practices. Knowledge of the methods of data collection. Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Ability to use a personal computer. Ability to determine work priorities, ensure proper completion of work assignments. Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other materials. Ability to conduct fact-finding research. Ability to work independently. Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Outlook, Word, and Excel

  ***Information contained in responses to Qualifying Questions concerning education, experience, knowledge, skills and/or abilities must also be disclosed on the State of Florida Employment Application.***

APPLICATION INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS

Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety. Your packet may be held up at the final review step if you are missing the below items:

• Work History (entered with the most recent/current listed first):
  • Any and all State of Florida jobs
  • Any and all Florida University jobs
  • All periods of employment from high school graduation
  • Periods of unemployment
  • Gaps of 3 months or more*
  • Education
  • Volunteer Experience
• Include supervisor names and phone numbers including current place of employment.
• *Gaps of 3 months or more must be addressed – you will need to account for and explain any gaps in employment including unemployment. You can either list these in your application under Period of Employment or attach a word document listing your gaps.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.  
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history. Your candidate profile will convert to your official application.

• If claiming Veteran’s Preference, candidate MUST attach supporting documentation (DD214).
• If claiming Right to First Interview, candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions.
• All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287 

LEAVE & BENEFIT INFORMATION: (CS)

• Annual Leave - All full-time Career Service (CS) employees filling established positions earn annual leave in varying increments dependent upon years of creditable service. CS Employees with up to 5 years of creditable service earn 8.667 hours per month, with 5 to 10 years earn 10.833 hours per month and those with over 10 years of service earn 13 hours per month. Health Insurance for Individual or Family Coverage - State pays 80% of premium.  Life Insurance - State pays premium for $25,000 basic term life insurance for full time employee.
• Sick Leave -. Career Service employees earn 8.667 hours of sick leave credits per month.   

WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS EFFECTIVE 7/01/02 
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

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

It is the policy of the Florida Department of Education that applicants for employment undergo Level 2 employment screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer. All applicants for employment or to volunteer who are selected for an interview will be provided with the Consent to Background Screening form for level 2 screening, the Affidavit of Good Moral Character, and the Notice of Rights. The leading candidate for employment or to volunteer will be required to execute the Consent form and Affidavit, report to a designated location, and submit fingerprints for level 2 screening. No applicant for a designated position will be employed or permitted to volunteer until the level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Department. Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and federal criminal records checks through the Federal Bureau of Investigation and may include local criminal records checks through local law enforcement agencies.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 

You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications.

Selective Services System (SSS)

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962 will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Other Personal Services (OPS) or Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire.  For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov.

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. 

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.