OPERATIONS REVIEW SPECIALIST - 60069193 - ESS

Requisition No: 850168 

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: OPERATIONS REVIEW SPECIALIST - 60069193 - ESS

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 60069193 

Salary:  $58,000 min. to $61,000 max. 

Posting Closing Date: 04/13/2025 

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THIS IS A STATEWIDE OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

Department of Children and Families

Operations Review Specialist

Economic Self Sufficiency Policy & Programs Team

 Operations Review Specialist

THIS IS NOT A TELEWORK POSITION. CANDIDATE WILL BE REQUIRED TO WORK IN A PHYSICAL DCF OFFICE. 

Location is open Statewide. The position location will be based on the selected candidate.

Preference will be given to applicants who can work in the Centre of Tallahassee – Headquarters office.

Some travel will be required.

This is a full-time Career Service position, working 40 hours per week.

Regular business hours are 8:00 am - 5:00 pm EST, Monday to Friday.

Salary to be determined, based on experience, up to $58,000 min to $61,000 max.

If selected for hire, current DCF employees will be compensated in accordance with the DCF salary policy. 

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Professional experience as described below can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college degree (minimum 4 years).
  • • Note: Be prepared to provide a copy of your degree/diploma or request official transcripts from your school in a sealed envelope. Unofficial transcripts are not accepted. All documents must be in English, clear, and legible, showing all signatures and pertinent details. Foreign degrees must be validated by a third party to meet the US equivalency requirements. All costs are the responsibility of the applicant.
• Two (2) or more years in Economic Self Sufficiency (ESS) program policies, and sufficient knowledge and expertise in the ESS operational processes.
• Two (2) or more years in Medicaid eligibility, including federal administrative policies, procedures, guidelines, and directives related to program eligibility, and a solid working knowledge of other public assistance programs administered by DCF.

Prerence will be given to candidates who meet the following:

• Two (2) or more years in technical and professional writing. Ability to communicate effectively in all modes.
• Two (2) or more years in collecting, evaluating, and analyzing data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document workflow and other activities relating to the improvement of the ESS business model. Ability to organize data into logical formats for presentation in reports, documents, and other written materials.
• Demonstratable knowledge of ESS databases and information technology systems.
• Preference will be given to applicants who can work in the Centre of Tallahassee – Headquarters office.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

This is a highly responsible professional position in the Headquarters’ Policy Unit of the Economic Self Sufficiency (ESS) Florida Program Office.

This position assists the unit supervisor by acting on their behalf as necessary and assisting with the assignment, review and approval of work related to Medicaid eligibility (SSI-Related and Family-Related). This position must maintain a thorough knowledge of Medicaid eligibility by reviewing federal administrative policies, procedures, guidelines, and directives related to Medicaid eligibility, and a solid working knowledge of other public assistance programs administered by the Department of Children and Families (DCF). This position assists in the evaluation and assessment of proposed changes to eligibility and operations; identifying potential problems; and, recommending appropriate actions necessary to prepare administrative rules, state plans, legislation, and policy materials, including Medicaid policy transmittals, clearances, technical assistance, and training.

The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Reviews Medicaid related work products for accuracy, conciseness, and professional quality, making recommended editorial changes as needed.
• Analyzes the need for and recommends changes to Medicaid policy and/or procedure based on a thoughtful review of all available resources including input from regional staff and performance reports, budget, and appropriate data sources.
• Works with management, staff, and federal stakeholders to identify, evaluate and assess the impact of externally proposed changes to Medicaid policy and recommends appropriate action. This includes review of the Florida Administrative Code (FAC); federal regulation; other federal and state policy directives; and Florida Statutes for Medicaid programs to ensure eligibility policy is in compliance with all state and federal expectations.
• Assists in ensuring the FAC related to Medicaid eligibility are current by participating in the development of rule amendments; prepares for and attends public hearings for rule promulgation as required.
• Provides technical assistance related to Medicaid eligibility policy to regional and headquarters staff. This guidance may be oral or written, and must be correct, clear, and concise.
• Attends meetings within DCF, partner agencies, and other interested parties as a Medicaid eligibility policy expert to provide input and impact observations on related issues. Assists management in advance of attending meetings within DCF, partner agencies and other interested parties related to Medicaid eligibility policy by providing materials for program presentations, special management reports and project evaluations.
• Acts as the lead on Optional State Supplementation (OSS) administrative policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:

• Knowledge of Economic Self-Sufficiency (ESS) program policies for Medicaid eligibility, including federal administrative policies, procedures, guidelines, and directives related to program eligibility, and a solid working knowledge of other public assistance programs administered by DCF.
• Knowledge of ESS databases and computer systems.
• Skill in technical and professional writing.
• Sufficient knowledge and expertise in the ESS operational processes.
• Ability to use a computer and computer software.
• Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document workflow and other activities relating to the improvement of the ESS business model.
• Ability to organize data into logical formats for presentation in reports, documents, and other written materials.
• Ability to conduct fact finding research.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Mission: The mission of the Department of Children and Families 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.
Vision:  We are a highly skilled workforce committed to empowering people with complex and varied needs to achieve the best outcomes for themselves and their families. In collaboration with community stakeholders, we will deliver world class and continuously improving service focused on providing the people we serve with the level and quality that we would demand and expect for our own families.
Values:  A workforce that operates with integrity maintains loyalty to a code of ethics that requires the courage to take responsibility for providing the highest quality of service to the vulnerable. We are a solutions-focused learning organization built on a foundation of transparency in action and accountability of results. Both within the organization and among our stakeholders, we thrive in a culture of respect for diversity of opinion that is nurtured through open communication. High performing and committed, we are unified in our goal of excellence in achieving quality outcomes for those we serve.
To learn more please visit https://www.myflfamilies.com/

Growth Opportunities:

With 12,000 employees across the state DCF promotes opportunities and training for all.  Our jobs are among the most challenging, complex, and difficult in State government. They are also among the most rewarding. All employees are encouraged to take advantage of available Department opportunities for advancement and professional development.

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• No state income tax for residents of Florida.
• Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com).
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition waivers.
• And more!

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

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.
• This position is designated as an essential position.  Incumbents are expected to work during emergency situations or natural disasters and may be required to work before, during and beyond normal work hours/days.

DCF EMPLOYMENT DISCLOSURES
 

1. US CITIZEN REQUIREMENT Only US citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers will be hired.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. BENEFIT RECOVERY SCREENING Candidates applying to positions in the Economic Self-Sufficiency Program may have a Benefit Recovery check completed to validate current or former public assistance case information before completing the hiring process.

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.

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.