Requisition No: 866365 

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: OPERATIONS & MGMT CONSULTANT MGR - SES - 48001442

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 48001442 

Salary:  $50,584.67-$55,643.14, 

Posting Closing Date: 12/09/2025 

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Florida Department of Education

Division of Technology and Innovation

Operations Management Consultant Manager - SES

Location: Tallahassee, FL 32399

Pay starting at: $50,584.67 – $55,643.14, starting at the pay grade minimum. 

Candidates are typically hired at the minimum salary

"Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a level 2 background screening pursuant to Chapter 435, Florida Statutes.”

APPLICATION INFORMATION & HIRING REQUIREMENTS

Application Information:

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

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

o Any position held by a State of Florida Agency

o Any position held by a Florida University

o All periods of employment from high school graduation

o All periods of current or prior unemployment

o Gaps 3 months or more must be accounted for*

o Any Education

o Any Volunteer Experience

o 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.

If you are missing any of the items above, your packet may be held up at the final review step.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Division of Technology and Innovation (DTI) is seeking a self-motivation, detailed oriented Operations and Management Consultant Manager to join the unit. This position reports directly to the Deputy Commissioner of DTI. This position is the direct assistant of the Deputy Commissioner, supervising an OPS position and administrative assistant.

Duties and Responsibilities:

This position is the office manager for the division overseeing all day-to-day administrative functions are completed. The duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: planning, ensuring deadlines for met, reports are completed and submitted in a timely manner, tracking and maintaining logs, cataloging documents, personnel related documents and posting of advertisements for the division, reviewing and approving timesheets monthly; coordinating meetings, reserving conference space when necessary, onboarding new hires, workstation setup for new hires, division liaison, reviewing documents and creating and revising templates for the division as needed and other duties assigned.

Who we are looking for: 

Knowledge of principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communication.

Proficiency in using computer applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Ability to work independently and with others as a team.

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work activities.

The employee must be self-motivated.

Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing.

Ability to plan, coordinate and work effectively.

Organizational skills.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Florida Department of Education Mission Statement

Every day the Department of Education works hand in hand with parents, teachers, educators, and community members to improve Florida's education system for students of all backgrounds and abilities. Our site reflects this cooperative relationship and the role that so many Floridians play in ensuring student success.

The FDOE’s mission for Florida’s Early Learning-20 education system is to increase the proficiency of all students within one seamless, efficient system, by allowing them the opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills through learning opportunities and research valued by students, parents, and communities.

Serving approximately 3 million students, 4,400 public schools, 28 colleges, 200,000 instructional staff, 46,000 college professors and administrators, and 340,000 full-time staff throughout the state, FDOE enhances programs and services for Florida’s students from early learning through college and career development. In addition, FDOE manages programs that assist individuals who are blind, visually-impaired, or disabled succeed either in school settings or careers - encouraging independence and self-sufficiency.

FDOE’s goal is to hire individuals to provide:

1. Higher Student Achievement

2. Seamless Articulation and Maximum Access

3. Skilled Workforce and Economic Development

4. Quality Services Florida Department of Education (Agency website)

Position Location:

This position is located at our headquarter location, 325 West Gaines Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399.

NOTE:

Attendance is an essential function of this position.

The incumbent in this position is required to travel 10% of the time.

WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!

* State Group Insurance coverage options+(health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option) * Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (www.myfrs.com)

* Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year * Annual and Sick Leave Benefits

* Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility

required) * Flexible Spending Accounts

* Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida

colleges/universities) * Ongoing comprehensive training provided

* Career Growth * Highly skilled, professional environment

*Maternity and Parental Leave Benefits

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

LEAVE INFORMATION:

 Annual and Sick Leave Benefits:

Annual Leave - Employees in Selected Exempt Service (SES) 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 - 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 the initial appointment.

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENTS:

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.

SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM (SSS) AND REQUIREMENT

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.

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.