OPERATIONS REVIEW SPECIALIST - 60057392

Requisition No: 855760 

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: OPERATIONS REVIEW SPECIALIST - 60057392

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 60057392 

Salary:  $60,000-$70,000 

Posting Closing Date: 07/07/2025 

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The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) is the state of Florida’s social services agency. The agency oversees services for child safety, fostering, adoption, domestic violence, adult protective services, refugees, homelessness, mental health, substance abuse, child care providers, human trafficking and public assistance. The agency’s mission is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.

Within DCF, The Office of Licensing is the regulatory authority responsible for the oversight of the licensure and regulation of all substance use disorder treatment providers in the state. The statewide system of care is dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and recovery of individuals with serious mental illness or substance use disorders. The Office of Licensing regulates licensed Substance Use Disorder Treatment Facilities, including Methadone Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) providers, as well as provides oversight for Designated Receiving Facilities.

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION RESPONSES TO THE QUALIFYING QUESTIONS ARE REQUIRED AND MUST BE VERIFIABLE BASED ON YOUR SUBMITTED APPLICATION.

THIS IS NOT A TELEWORK POSITION.  CANDIDATE WILL BE REQUIRED TO WORK IN THE TALLAHASSEE OFFICE.

This is a highly independent analytical position that will serve as the Policy Analyst on the Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Designations Licensing team. This position will be responsible for providing policy guidance of the licensing program within Substance Abuse and Mental Health. This position will be required to develop and interpret policy and administrative rules pertaining to, and in support of, federal and state legislation, law, rules and regulations that relate to substance abuse facilities and programs. This position will conduct bill analysis and assist in the coordination of information or data in response to legislative requests. This includes recommendations for, and the preparation of, legislation needed to support overall improvement in the operation of substance abuse and mental health facilities and treatment programs. This position will provide consultation and technical assistance to ensure proper interpretations and implementation of legislation, administrative rules, policies, and procedures. This position will coordinate, and conduct trainings related to substance abuse and mental health policies to regional licensure staff. This position will review petitions for waivers of administrative code submitted by the Agency Clerk, and complete recommendations for approvals or denial based on supporting documentation.  This position will take lead on special projects/assignments to include issue briefs, research, program efficiencies and other special assignments as requested.

This position will participate on the Office of Licensing Program and Policy team to develop program goals, initiatives and promote communication and transparency statewide.

Travel will be required for annual trainings held by the Office. Additionally, some travel to participate in monitoring of programs, or training of licensure staff and or licensed providers may be required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of behavioral health disorders (substance use, mental health, and co-occurring disorders).
• Knowledge of current substance use and mental health systems of care.
• Knowledge of methods for compiling, organizing and analyzing data.
• Knowledge of Chapter 397, F.S., and 65D-30, F.A.C.
• Ability to develop methods for monitoring and evaluating regulatory compliance.
• Ability to analyze and use information to make informed decisions.
• Ability to use computers, Microsoft Office applications, and other position required equipment (including the Department’s web-based licensure system).
• Ability to communicate effectively in a business environment verbally and in writing.
• Ability to utilize problem solving techniques.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team depending on the situation.
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work assignments.
• Ability to conduct fact-finding research.
• Ability to organize data and information into logical format for presentation, reports, documents and other written materials.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (with a degree in human services, social work, or social sciences) or two to three years’ experience in the substance use treatment field (to substitute for a degree type) or one to three years’ experience in a regulatory or contract auditing position (to substitute for a degree type). 
• A Master’s degree in human services field is preferred, and can substitute for one year of the required experience.
• Applicants must not have any disciplinary actions within the past twelve months.

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

• Health insurance
• Life insurance; $25,000 policy is free plus option to purchase additional life insurance
• Dental, vision and supplemental insurance
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Tuition waiver for public college courses

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

DCF EMPLOYMENT DISCLOSURES

US CITIZEN REQUIREMENT Only US citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers will be hired.

SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM REGISTRATION All selected male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS).  Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire.  For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov.

RETIREE NOTICE 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 suspended or voided, and you required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.

BACKGROUND SCREENING It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S.  No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.  Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.

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.