GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 65000299

Requisition No: 866035 

Agency: Elder Affairs

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 65000299

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 65000299 

Salary:  $3,755.01-$4,675.01 MONTHLY 

Posting Closing Date: 12/11/2025 

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DEPARTMENT OF ELDER AFFAIRS

COMMUNITY AND SUPPORT SERVICES

****OPEN COMPETITIVE*****

POSITION OVERVIEW AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Process Adult Care Food Program (ACFP) applications in accordance with 7 CFR Part 226, DOEA standards, ACFP Policy Manual and FAC 64E-11, Food Hygiene Codes. Assist with contract administration and contract amendments for all new and renewing providers. Perform pre-approval site visits of potential ACFP providers prior to approving their applications.

PAY:

Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications, ranging from $44,060.11 to $56,100.12, annually.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide technical assistance to ACFP providers, potential providers, and internal/external stakeholders, whether in person, over the phone, via email, or via Microsoft Teams or other electronic methods.
• Maintain a current contract management file pursuant to CFO Memo No. 06 (2011-2012) and in accordance with the standards set forth by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Department of Financial Services and the Department.
• Maintain a log of all provider reviews, including past review dates, next review dates, corrective actions (if applicable), and other outcomes to ensure all reviews and follow-up actions are completed within required timeframes. Plan and perform required programmatic reviews of ACFP providers. These reviews may be announced or unannounced onsite monitoring visits. Plan and conduct desk reviews of ACFP providers’ meal applications and enrollment rosters in a thorough and timely fashion prior to conducting their programmatic review. Programmatic reviews are conducted in accordance with 7 CFR, Part 226, State regulations, DOEA standards, ACFP Policy Manual and FAC 64E-11 Food Hygiene Codes. Prepare written reports and track follow-up on corrective action as needed. Issue Serious Deficiencies in compliance with program standards, and under guidance of the Nutrition Program Manager, including follow-up on corrective actions, deferments, and terminations. Maintain a log to track all Serious Deficiencies.
• Advises the Nutrition Program Manager on any problems with policies related to the ACFP operation. Reviews and recommends possible solutions to problems. Assist in the development of ACFP related forms and training materials that will ease the administrative burden on the ACFP providers and promote the expansion of the program throughout the state.
• Conduct outreach activities to expand provider participation in the ACFP.
• Review and approve monthly provider claims/invoices, requesting additional documentation to support the request for payment as necessary. Track monthly invoices to ensure providers are submitting timely, and tracking one-time exemptions for invoices submitted more than 60 days following services provided.
• Responsible for organization and review of all backup documentation required by the Department of Financial Services through their Expanded Audit of Payment request.
• Assist the Nutrition Program Manager in completing USDA programmatic reports, expense reports, budgets, and any other ACFP related assignments.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal and state laws and rules pertaining to the program and contract management.
• As part of the contract manager responsibilities, incumbent is required to maintain continuing professional education and training in the contracting process as deemed appropriate by the Department.
• Travel throughout the State of Florida. Travel is required for this position at least 50% of the time.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to work well with others, including departmental staff and providers.
• Critical thinking skills to use logic and analysis to identify and weaknesses of different approaches.
• Reading comprehension and writing skills to understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents plus develop quality written materials.
• Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of federal and state laws, including policies, procedures and rules pertaining to the management, administration, and monitoring of contracts.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws, including policies, procedures and rules pertaining to procurement and purchasing of contracted services.
• Maintain continuing professional education and training in the contracting process as deemed appropriate by the Department.
• Ability to understand, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to review, analyze, and evaluate financial data.
• Ability to independently conduct monitoring reviews.
• Ability to develop and review monitoring procedures and criteria.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

REQUIREMENTS:

Florida Certified Contract Manager, per 287.057(15), Florida Statutes

Travel as needed.

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 employee benefits including:

• State Group Health Insurance Coverage;
• $25,000 Life Insurance Policy (100% paid by employer);
• Dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options available;
• Annual and Sick Leave benefits,
• 10 paid holidays each year;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);
• Flexible Spending Accounts; and
• Tuition waivers to attend State of Florida community colleges, colleges, and universities!

For a more complete list of benefits, click https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/.

OUR ORGANIZATION AND MISSION:

The Department is dedicated to promoting the well-being, safety, and independence of Florida's seniors, their families, and caregivers. Its vision is for all Floridians to live well and age well.

SPECIAL NOTE:

Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety.

• Include supervisor names and phone numbers of all periods of employment.
• Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed. Gaps of employment for 3 months or more MUST be addressed on application.
• 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.
• Periods of employment should be entered with the most recent/current listed first.
• If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please contact the FRS to determine if your current benefits may be affected if you are reemployed with the State of Florida in an FRS-covered position.  Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed invalid depending upon the date of your retirement. 
• If claiming Veteran’s Preference, candidates MUST attach supporting documentation (DD214).
• If claiming Right to First Interview, candidates MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying.
• 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.

BACKGROUND CHECKS:

Successful completion of a Level 2 Criminal History Background Check is required for all applicants selected for this position.

APPLICANT INFORMATION:

Applicants should apply on-line via the People First Website https://peoplefirst.myflorida.com by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date of the position vacancy advertisement but are strongly encouraged to apply by 6:00 p.m. on the closing date to avoid any system down times or any other complications that may arise.

If you have problems applying on-line, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Paper applications will not be accepted by the agency.

The Department of Elder Affairs is an "older worker-friendly" employer and also lists vacancies on the Silver Edition website, found at http://silver.employflorida.com, that connects persons age 50 and older with other businesses/volunteer organizations/employers who specify they are "older worker-friendly."

The Department of Elder Affairs is an E-Verify employer and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each New Employee’s I-9 Form to confirm work eligibility.

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.