GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 71002703

Requisition No: 857649 

Agency: Department of Law Enforcement

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 71002703

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 71002703 

Salary:  $52,530.00 

Posting Closing Date: 07/31/2025 

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GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III

CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION SERVICES

FIREARM ELIGIBILITY/ELIGIBILITY RESEARCH UNIT 

**Internal advertisement for current FDLE members**

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direct supervision of the Criminal Justice Information Services Manager I within the Firearm Eligibility bureau (FEB), this position is responsible for the review and advanced analysis of criminal history records to determine eligibility for the purchase and possession of firearms as authorized by Florida Statute and Federal Law. This position is also responsible for training members, conducting critical reviews of research cases for discrepancies, and quality control of transaction evaluations. This position will assist management in the coordination of work assignments for other members within the bureau.  This position requires independent planning of objectives and priorities, which may result in analysis and recommendation of changes in policies, rules and regulations. This position must meet and maintain National Crime Information Center/Florida Crime Information Center (NCIC/FCIC) certification as required, and it is responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of data housed within the department databases.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific duties include:

• Completing task analyses, work flow documentation, etc., with such goals as to resolve programmatic, administrative and operational issues and problems. 
• Assessing/analyzing and makes recommendations to resolve issues and problems within the Section/Bureau/Division;
• Preparing and updating written reports, charts, letters, memoranda, procedural manuals, and other documentation in accordance with Department/other guidelines;
• Evaluating records related to the research of decision pending firearm transactions to ensure receipt of complete, correct, and accurate information to make a decision on firearm transfer eligibility;
• Acting as one of the lead reviewers for the Eligibility Research Unit (ERU) workflows (as assigned) and coordinates various daily work volumes and adjusts by monitoring the work flow status to maximize efficiency and productivity;
• Consulting with management to resolve complex, unusual, or questionable transactions or as required by policy and procedure;

• Researching, analyzing, developing, and delivering instructional methods and techniques to support the training of departmental activities to the criminal justice community, Firearm Eligibility bureau members, and the general public;
• Coordinating research involving the development of new methods and techniques;
• Coordinating the ERU member training; and
• Preparing documents or publications explaining FEB services.

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 work flow, 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; and
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.

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:

• $52,530.00

NOTES:

Starting salary will be at the minimum of the class pay range, unless otherwise dictated by FDLE's pay policy. The elements of this selection process may include a work sample and/or interview. Future vacancies may be filled from this position advertisement.

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.