GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

We Never Walk Alone

WORKING TITLE: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II

This open competitive advertisement is for an OPS (Other Personal Services) position located at Central Office in the Office of Financial Management.

The mission statement of the Office of Financial Management (OFM) within the Florida Department of Corrections is to provide accurate, timely, and relevant financial information and services to support the Department's mission of ensuring public safety, providing for the care and custody of inmates, and facilitating their successful reentry into society.

This position is not a Telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.

JOB DUTIES:

• Compliance Champion: Ensure timely payment of the department’s legal liabilities by adhering to fiscal standards, including §215.422 F.S., State Expenditures Guide, and HIPAA.
• Data Verification Expert: Utilize FLAIR, BARS, and Ariba on Demand (AOD) to verify accounting entries and maintain accuracy.
• Invoice Auditor: Audit invoices for accuracy and completeness, review source documents, and identify inaccuracies to ensure compliance.
• Report Specialist: Prepare and submit accurate reports on time, providing additional documentation as needed.
• Problem Solver: Collaborate with management, vendors, and staff to resolve invoice payment issues and respond to inquiries from internal and external customers.

Join us in this dynamic role where your attention to detail and organizational skills will make a significant impact on the efficiency and effectiveness of our financial operations!

BENEFITS:

OPS employees who work an average of 30 hours or more per week are eligible to enroll in state group insurance plans. Standard PPO/HMO Options include:

• Employee Only: $25 biweekly
• Spouse Program: $15 biweekly
• Employee & Family: $90 biweekly.
• Dental - FDC offers five separate dental plans with multiple options and rates for each plan type with monthly premiums as low as $12.64.
• Vision - FDC offers one single vision plan through Humana with monthly premiums as low as $5.92.
• Life - FDC offers a $25,000 group term life insurance plan to eligible OPS staff through Securian at the low monthly premium of $3.78. When enrolled in basic life, employees may also elect child life and spouse life insurance plans.
• Retirement - As an OPS employee, the Florida FICA Alternative Plan with Corebridge Financial affords you an excellent opportunity to help accumulate money for a secure retirement. You contribute 7.5% of your compensation to this tax deferred plan. All OPS employees are required to participate in this plan and are automatically enrolled.

REQUIREMENTS:

Please note, when submitting a college/university degree, if selected for this position official transcripts will be required.

• A high school diploma or its equivalent AND two years of experience in accounting, finance, or administrative work; or
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must be Permitted to have Access to Department Institutions and FLAIR.
• Preference will be given for Invoice and Customer Service experience.

Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

The Florida Department of Corrections requires all job applicants and volunteers to pass a Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes. This check must be completed before they can start working or volunteering.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY

The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) only hires U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. FDC uses E-Verify to confirm an employee’s eligibility to work after completing the I-9 form.

For online application issues, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.