OPERATIONS & MGMT CONSULTANT II - SES - 48002508 1

Requisition No: 863794 

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: OPERATIONS & MGMT CONSULTANT II - SES - 48002508 1

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 48002508 

Salary:  $50,859.88 - $60,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 10/26/2025 

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Florida Department of Education

Division of Early Learning

Location: Tallahassee Turlington Building

Position Title: Operations & Management Consultant II – SES

Salary Range: $50,859.88 - $60,000.00

This advertisement may be used to fill multiple vacancies up to six months.

Application Information and Hiring Requirements

Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety.

Application Information:

• Work History (in easy to review chronological order) Consists of:

• • Any position held by a State of Florida Agency
  • Any position held by a Florida University
  • All periods of employment from high school graduation
  • All periods of current or prior unemployment
  • Gaps 3 months or more must be accounted for*
  • Any Education
  • Any Volunteer Experience
  • Your resume and application must match
• *Gaps 3 months or more must be addressed – you will need to account for and explain any gaps in employment including unemployment. You can either list these in your application under Period of Employment or attach a word document listing your gaps.
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history. Your candidate profile will be converted to your official application.
• Include supervisor names and phone numbers for reference checks or the contact information for your Human Resources office to verify current or former employment.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.  

Hiring Information and Requirements:

• The Bureau of Personnel Management reviews every application for prior State of Florida and Florida University work history in the People First system.

• If claiming Veteran’s Preference, the candidate MUST attach supporting documentation such as the DD214 and your VA Letter that reflects level of disability if applicable. Applicable to career service positions only.
• If claiming Right to First Interview, the candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions. Applicable to career service positions only.
• Your packet may be held up at the final review step if you are missing any of the items above.

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.

Job Description

This is a professional Select Exempt Service position located in the Division of Early Learning (DEL) in the Director’s office. The incumbent of this position assists the Chancellor of Early Learning in a confidential capacity by performing duties related to personnel actions and processes.

Duties and Responsibilities

(Note: The omission of specific job duties does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.)

The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) has an open position that is responsible for executing the following functions:

This is a highly responsible, professional work requiring a substantial degree of independent activity to coordinate complex administrative tasks with Human Resources and of the Division of Early Learning. This position involves highly confidential responsibilities.

• Serves as the DEL HR Personnel Liaison to ensure that all division staff are kept current on human resource initiatives and policy/procedure changes. Advises managers/supervisors on recruitment, hiring, separations, leave and attendance, position descriptions, fingerprinting, advertising, and classification. Coordinates, prepares, and ensures timely and accurate responses to all human resource assignments. Ensures a division-wide response that is accurate and adheres to division and department policies and procedures. Review and interpret personnel policies, procedures, directives, statutes, and rules to provide continued and assistance to management and staff. Advises management of the status of vacant positions monthly.
• Prepares all personnel packets, including but not limited to, new hires, voluntary or involuntary separations, shares performance evaluation due dates, coordinates updating position descriptions, and classification actions with the HR Central office. Incumbent runs People First time and attendance reports, reviews leave balances, and processes/prepares documents for DEL Re-orgs. Maintains position descriptions, maintains organizational charts, and coordinates with the Human Resources office of FDOE.
• Provides direction, guidance and counsel to administrators and their staffs in the management and operation of service programs and responsibilities related to recruitment and personnel matters.
• Consults with staff members to develop solutions for programmatic operational problems.
• Serves as the key point of contact on requisition/PAR issues. Track all requisitions/PAR’s for approval/rejection. Works directly with managers and supervisors on technical aspects of preparing requisitions/PARS, determining employee movements, how to act upon and complete the requisition/PAR, etc. Ensures that all requisitions/personnel actions initiated by the bureau are in compliance with applicable rules, policies, and time frames.
• Prepares requests for proposed restructuring/reorganization, for adherence to personnel policies and procedures. Ensures Tables of Organization are updated and correct, coordinates the establishment of new positions, and ensures that classification actions adhere to policies and procedures.
• Provides technical assistance to supervisors, liaisons, and managers on classification procedures and policies as needed.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks as required.
• Coordinates with HR specialists on specific matters such as FMLA, FSWP, ADA, Training, Drop, Leave and Attendance issues.
• Reviews and analyzes drafts of memoranda and correspondence.
• Prepares and maintains records and reports, such as recommendations for solutions to administrative problems, reports, and recruitment applications. Assists in the planning of meetings and/or conferences.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Who We’re Looking For

The ideal incumbent must be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities and maintain goal-directed behavior and performance sometimes under stressful conditions. The incumbent must interact courteously with others. The performance and behavior of all employees must demonstrate consideration of the workload concerns of others and must not negatively affect productivity and morale of the unity. Attendance is an essential function.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of administrative principles and practices

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Knowledge of the methods of data collection

Knowledge of principles and techniques for effective communication

Knowledge of DOE HR procedures and processes

Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data relating to administrative functions relating to personnel

Ability to prepare correspondence

Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures

Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques

Ability to use office machines and equipment

Ability to work independently

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments

Ability to communicate effectively and provide best practice customer services skills

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion

Preferred Qualifications

Preferences will be given to:

• Who possess experience working within the People First system
• Knowledge of organizational structure and classification actions including prior personnel liaison responsibilities within state government

Mission Statement for Division of Early Learning

The Division of Early Learning (DEL) will provide access to high-quality programs and services that build a solid foundation for Florida’s youngest learners to reach their highest potential. The division empowers early childhood educators and families by providing choice in education options and supports and resources to ensure Florida’s future leaders are ready to learn, graduate and succeed.

DEL is dedicated to providing accessible, affordable and quality early learning services for the state’s children and families. In partnership with 30 early learning coalitions and Redlands Chirstian Migrant Association, DEL delivers three programs:

• The School Readiness Program (SR) offers financial assistance to low-income families for early education and care so they can become financially self-sufficient, and their young children can be successful in school in the future.
• Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) is a free educational program that prepares 4-year-olds for success in kindergarten and beyond.
• Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) is a network that helps families identify and select quality child care options that best meet their needs.

Division of Early Learning Website

Office Contact

Lourine Phillips – 850-717-8553

WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

LEAVE INFORMATION:

• Annual Leave - Employees in Senior Management Service and Selected Exempt Service positions are credited with 176 hours of annual leave upon appointment. In subsequent years, the annual allotment is credited on the anniversary date of the initial appointment.

• • Sick Leave - Employees in Senior Management Service and Selected Exempt Service positions shall be credited with 104 hours of sick leave upon appointment. In subsequent years, the annual allotment is credited on the anniversary date of initial appointment.

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

It is the policy of the Florida Department of Education that applicants for employment/volunteer undergo Level 2 background screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. No applicant for a designated position will be employed, contracted or permitted to volunteer until the level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Department. Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, finger printing for all purposes and checks under this requirement, statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, federal criminal records check through the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and local criminal records checks through local law enforcement.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 

Selective Services System (SSS)

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Other Personal Services (OPS) or Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire.  For more information, please visit the Selective Service website.

If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287

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.