GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II

Requisition No: 874243 

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70003589 

Salary:  $62,682.88 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 04/29/2026 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

We Never Walk Alone

 WORKING TITLE: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Central Office in Tallahassee, FL in the Office of Strategic Initiatives.

The mission of the Office of Strategic Initiatives in the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is to drive innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement across the Department.

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

JOB DUTIES:

This position, located in the Office of Strategic Initiatives, plays an essential role in supporting organizational priorities through effective project management, event planning, and administrative support. Strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously are critical for success in this role.

• Manage projects from start to finish, including developing project schedules, tracking milestones, preparing progress reports in Monday.com, and ensuring projects align with outlined goals. Maintain regular communication with internal and external stakeholders to support project progress.
• Plan and execute departmental events, meetings, and special initiatives, including handling logistics, preparing materials, developing itineraries, communicating key information to participants, and providing all other needed support.
• Provide administrative support, including managing the agency master calendar, preparing agendas, drafting and distributing meeting-related communications, recording accurate meeting minutes, coordinating scheduling needs, and completing other assigned tasks.

BENEFITS:

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
• Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance.
• Tuition-Free college courses.
• Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System:

• • Pension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan)
  • Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan)
  • Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop)
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Recently Retired? Beginning July 1, 2024, there is no longer a reemployment limitation; beginning with the 7th calendar month from the member's distribution date, there are no restrictions on working for an FRS employer. You will not be required to repay any prior distributions, and you may continue receiving distributions from the Investment Plan or Pension Plan without interruption.

REQUIREMENTS:

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

• Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• At least three (3) years of professional experience managing projects, including scheduling, tracking progress or milestones, preparing reports, or managing project documentation.
• At least two (2) years of professional experience planning or supporting events, meetings, workshops, or organizational initiatives.
• At least one (1) year of professional experience providing administrative support, such as calendar management, preparing agendas, taking meeting minutes, or coordinating scheduling needs.
• At least one (1) year of professional experience preparing written materials (reports, agendas, minutes, presentations, or communication documents) demonstrating clarity, accuracy, and professional quality.
• Ability and willingness to adjust work hours on an occasional basis during high volume periods (such as legislative session or major project deadlines), including arriving early or staying late when necessary.
• Postsecondary education may substitute for up to four (4) years of the required 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.

The Florida Department of Corrections does not currently support H-1B Visa Sponsorship.

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.

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.