GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 79010883

Requisition No: 855668 

Agency: Business and Professional Regulations

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 79010883

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 79010883 

Salary:  $1,961.54 - $2,165.72 

Posting Closing Date: 07/13/2025 

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Division of Professions- Bureau of Education and Testing
Government Operations Consultant II

Position Number: 79010883
Hiring Salary: $1,961.54 - $2,165.72 Biweekly

Anticipated Vacancy

** Open Competitive**

Our Organization and Mission: 

The Bureau of Education and Testing is housed within the Division of Professions. The Bureau protects the health, safety, and welfare of the public by providing services to numerous boards, divisions, and professions regulated by the Department. The Examination Development and Administration Units are responsible for developing, preparing, scheduling, scoring, and managing examination administrations. The units also monitor national examinations and examinations contracted with private testing companies to ensure that all examinations meet appropriate measurement standards. The Continuing Education Unit monitors compliance with continuing education requirements, including pre-licensure and post-licensure education. Additionally, the Continuing Education Unit processes applications for education courses and providers and administers continuing education audits.

The Work You Will Do:

This position is responsible for managing the financial and business operations for the Bureau of Education and Testing (BET) and serves as the lead contract manager in BET. 

Assists the Bureau Chief and unit supervisors in negotiating and developing national vendor contracts for various examination creation and administration services required by the Bureau. Ensures compliance with contract approval and administration requirements. Directs the development of contract amendments, renewals, and extensions. Develops and/or directs the development of solicitations through the procurement process, such as Requests for Proposal (RFP), Requests for Quote (RFQ), and Invitations to Bid (ITB) for contractual services. Assists in the evaluation of an RFP, RFQ, and ITB. Conduct Contract Monitoring Reports, verify and process invoices and prepare Contract Summary Forms, maintains tracking spreadsheets for all assigned contracts. Directs and supervises all other purchasing activities for the Bureau. Interprets and assures Bureau compliance with statutory requirements for procurement of goods and services.

Assist in the monitoring of and projections of department revenues. Continuously monitors monthly expenditure reports to ensure compliance with established fiscal parameters. Coordinates with the Department Office of Budget and Financial Management and Division Director’s Office Budget Liaison. Monitors agency approved budget, allotments and revenues for each profession and initiates budget amendment requests as needed. Prepare Quarterly Spending Plans with all the sub-plans (salary, technology, travel, OPS, OCO, consultant, proctors, etc.). Train the Administrative Assistant II position in various budget and purchase order related tasks within their position.

Develops and maintains spreadsheets, applications, and accounting systems for tracking allotment balances, encumbrances, and actual and projected expenditures for Bureau operations to ensure budgetary control. Prepares financial reports periodically, or as request, for presentation to the Bureau Chief, Division Director, and Department staff.

Compiles financial data for use in developing legislative budget requests/budget amendments. Assists Bureau Chief in developing budget amendments and requests, and provides analysis of prior year expenses, analysis of new fiscal impact for the coming year.  Develops and makes recommendation to Bureau Chief regarding methodology for allocating indirect costs to the boards/professions for activities/services provided by and through the Bureau.  Develops financial data for use in preparing fiscal analyses of proposed legislation.

Develops and updates Interagency and Service Level Agreements between Education and Testing and other units, as needed.

Maintains property inventory for the Bureau and serves as Property Custodian/Manager.  Serves as liaison with building management, security staff and contractors, ensuring adequate services are provided to the Bureau.

Performs other related duties as may be required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of data collection and analysis, management principles and practices. 
• Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to improve operational and management practices. 
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to conduct fact-finding research.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments for subordinates. 
• Ability to communicate effectively both oral and written.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Minimum Qualification:

• A high school diploma with four years experience in accounting, finance, business management, or related field.
• Two years of professional experience in accounting, fiscal and/or financial management, or business management areas.
• Two years of experience in analyzing, compiling, reporting, and reviewing financial data. 

Preferred:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting, finance, business management, or related field.
• Knowledge of the legislative budget process including applicable laws, statutes, rules, and regulations.
• Applicants with proficiency using MFMP, AOD, and FACTS.
• Applicants with experience in State Purchasing procedures and the procurement process.
• Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM).

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:

• State of Florida retirement package: 3% employee contribution required.
• Nine annual paid holidays and one personal holiday
• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave annually as a new employee with the State of Florida
• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid sick leave annually.
• The State of Florida offers health insurance coverage (i.e., individual and family coverage) to eligible employees.
• The State of Florida provides a $25,000 life insurance policy to eligible employees.
• Additional supplemental insurance policies are available for dental, vision, hospital supplement, cancer, etc.
• Tax deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts are available.
• Tuition waiver program to attend an approved State of Florida College or University

For additional benefit information, please visit the following website: http://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

***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. ***

Applicant Note: If you are the selected candidate for this position and hold a current license through the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, you may be required to place your license in an inactive status.
 
NOTE: This position requires a security background check, physician assessment, drug screening, and participation in direct deposit. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) and date of birth in order to conduct this background check.
 
Applicants are required to apply through the People First system by the closing date, by applying online.  All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the advertisement.  If you have any questions regarding your application, you may call 1-877-562-7287.

 
The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation is committed to increasing recruitment and hiring of individuals with disabilities and improving employment outcomes. 
 

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DBPR Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 487-2074. DBPR requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

SPECIAL REMINDERS:

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, 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: http://www.sss.gov .

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation values the sacrifices veterans and their family members have given to our country and support the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.
 

A candidate for veterans’ preference who believes he or she was not afforded employment preference may file a complaint in accordance with Rule 55A-7.016, F.A.C., with the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Veterans’ Preference Coordinator, 11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311, Largo, FL, 33778. The Department of Veterans’ Affairs has also established an email where people can electronically file claims or ask questions. The email is veteranspreference@fdva.state.fl.us.

The Department of Business and Professional Regulation will only hire U. S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Our agency participates in the E-Verify System which is a federal government electronic database available for employers to use to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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.