OPERATIONS & MGMT CONSULTANT II - SES - 60002393

Requisition No: 849916 

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: OPERATIONS & MGMT CONSULTANT II - SES - 60002393

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 60002393 

Salary:  $41,463.48 - $148,228.85 

Posting Closing Date: 04/03/2025 

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Florida Department of Children and Families

Location: NW Region Circuits 2 & 14

Position Title: Operations & Mgmt Consultant II (SES) - Training Supv

THIS IS TO FILL AN ATICIPATED VACANCY

Interested parties need to complete the application using the on-line People First system. Experience, education and/or training used to meet the minimum qualifications, and in response to the pre-qualifying questions, must be verifiable through information contained in your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. It is unacceptable to use the statement "See Resume" in place of putting work history on the application.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position works administering the protective investigations training aspect of the Family Safety Program.  It serves as a primary source representative of the Department, and Circuit 2 and Circuit 14 service area.  It increases the positive visibility of the Department and serves as a catalyst for the provison of more rapid resolution of operational programs of direct services to clients. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES

• Managing of Protective Investigations training units in Circuits 2 and 14.
• Monitoring and ensuring accomplishment of programmatic and managerial goals and objectives for the above mentioned units in accordance with statewide and district goals and objectives.
• Management and delivery of preservice training for all child protective investigators in Circuits 2 and 14.
• Conducting special quality assure reviews upon request.
• Handling of investigations of special incidents and/or complaints regarding Department programs.
• Coordinating with the Program Administrators the development and implementation of corrective actions in order to improve service delivery.
• Managing the training budget and approving and processing vouchers, invoices and requisitions.
• Administering the assessment of staff development needs and securing needed in service training.
• Overseeing and track certification process for all child protective investigators and Supervisors in Circuits 2 and 14.
• Administering the assessment of staffing needs and, when vacancies occur, providing consultation to Operations Program Administrators and line supervisors in screening, interviewing and hiring of direct service employees.
• Coordinating and facilitating of community training requests within Circuits 2 and 14.
• Providing case consultation when needed or requested.
• Serving as "acting Operations Program Administrator when needed or requested.
• Serving as the Mentor Program Coordinator for Circuits 2 and 14.
• Establishing and maintaining an effective working relationship with governmental officials and community service organizations in the service area.
• Promoting an effective working relationship with NW Region Program Office staff as well as other agency programs not directly  supervised by the service areas.
• Representing Circuit 2 and 14 on operations related workgroups.
• Attending and participating in community projects/meetings in conjunction with the Community Development Administrators in Circuit 2 and 14.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• Methods of data collection and analysis. 
• Basic management principles and practices. 

Ability to:

• Collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document workflow and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices. 
• Organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials. 
• Conduct fact-finding research. 
• Utilize problem-solving techniques. 
• Work independently. 
• Understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to operational and management analysis activities. 
• Plan, organizes, and coordinates work assignments. 
• Communicate effectively. 
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

LICENSURE/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Family Services Professional Certification
• Drivers License

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

• Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.
• Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications. 
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history.
• 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.