GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 71000121

Requisition No: 864725 

Agency: Department of Law Enforcement

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 71000121

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 71000121 

Salary:  $52,530.14 

Posting Closing Date: 11/09/2025 

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GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III

CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION SERVICES

COMPLIANCE & EDUCATION/E-VERIFY

**Open-Competitive Opportunity**

POSITION SUMMARY:

This is independent advanced level work requiring a logical or scientific understanding of business practices and procedures to analyze and resolve problems of a specialized or professional nature in a particular field, or in a wide range of applications.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific duties include:

• Serving as a subject matter expert for E-Verify and conducting audits of qualifying businesses as outlined in 448.095 F.S;
• Requesting, receiving, logging, and tracking automated randomly generated list of Florida businesses provided by the Florida Department of Commerce which have been selected for E-Verify employment authorization audit;
• Receiving, logging, and tracking complaints from FL Commerce and the Florida Office of the Attorney General regarding violations of Florida Statute 448.095(3)(a), Unauthorized aliens; Employment prohibited; Employment eligibility;
• Writing initial E-Verify audit letter to selected E-Verify audited businesses, including confirming the business is active and meets the standard as a qualified business to receive an audit;
• Logging and tracking the certified mail-out(s) of the audit letter, and any correspondence via email/phone/fax between the E-Verify unit and the selected business. Initiate follow-up second letter;
• Maintaining current status of the business which is under E-Verify audit, as well as overall updated statistics regarding the number of audits processed, and their status;
• Maintaining all information in the E-Verify database and updates information as required;
• Reviewing and conducting audit of employment verification E-Verify documents submitted to the unit by businesses operating in Florida, as part of the enforcement of Florida Statute 448.095(3)(a), Unauthorized aliens; Employment prohibited; Employment eligibility;
• Notifying businesses under E-Verify audit if additional documents are required in order to complete the audit or notify businesses of the successful conclusion of the audit; and
• Using the E-Verify audit process: Identify violations of Florida Statute 448.95(3)(a), or potential deficiencies, and notify the supervisor for next steps in the process.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of statutory and regulatory provisions relating to the analysis of specific documents and records;
• Knowledge of operating microcomputers and the different available software programs;
• Ability to collect, evaluate, and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document workflow, and other activities relating to the improvement of management practices;
• Ability to conduct fact finding research;
• Ability to utilize problem solving techniques;
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments;
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information; and
• Ability to meet and maintain NCIC/FCIC certification.

Note: Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process.

BASE SALARY:

• $52,530.14

HOW YOU WILL GROW:

FDLE recognizes the importance of growth and success while fostering a family-oriented work environment. We encourage our members to seek opportunities for professional growth through training, team building, and mentoring. Our four Fundamental Values of Service, Integrity, Respect and Quality will guide you as you embark on a lifelong career at FDLE.

OUR SALARY & BENEFITS:

Starting salary will be the minimum of the class pay range, unless otherwise dictated by FDLE’s pay policy. FDLE is a State of Florida Employer and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• State of Florida Tuition Waiver Program;
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave;
• HMO and PPO health insurance options with premiums starting as low as $50 per month;
• $25,000 in automatic life insurance coverage;
• Multiple supplemental insurance options including: dental, vision, disability and more;
• Paid maternity leave and parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child;
• Pension and investment retirement plan options; and
• Tax deferred medical and child care reimbursement accounts.

ABOUT OUR AGENCY:

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) employs more than 2,000 members statewide – either at headquarters in Tallahassee or in one of seven regional operations centers (ROCs). Our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen domestic security. Click here for additional information about FDLE.

HIRING PROCESS:

You will be evaluated for this job based on your previous knowledge and experience. Additional reviews may be performed to screen for preferred qualifications, experience and education. Your qualifications will be based on knowledge, skills, and abilities and other elements relevant to this position supported by the information in your application. Qualifying questions will only be credited if verifiable by the information provided on your application including specifically required software/computer skills. You may be contacted to participate in a selection process which may consist of written exercises, work samples, skills tests, interviews, drug screen and fingerprinting.  You may be notified by email to participate in a selection process. Failure to reply within a designated timeframe may exclude you from further consideration. Future vacancies may be filled from this position advertisement.

BACKGROUND:

FDLE requires an extensive background process of all recommended applicants. The elements of a background include: financial credit check, criminal history of applicant and applicant’s immediate family or roommates, personal references, employment and education verifications (which includes official transcript(s)), drug screen and fingerprinting.  This information will be utilized to make the final hiring decision.

NOTES:

Preference will be given to current FDLE members who have satisfactorily completed at least six months of the probationary period for their current position.

REMINDERS:

1. 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.
2. 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 cancelled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 

The State of Florida hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.

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.