OPERATIONS REVIEW SPECIALIST - 60073207

Requisition No: 855389 

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: OPERATIONS REVIEW SPECIALIST - 60073207

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 60073207 

Salary:  $60,000 - $70,000 

Posting Closing Date: 07/03/2025 

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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 OFFICE AND WILL REPORT TO HQ (TALLAHASSEE).

This highly independent analytical position provides policy guidance of the licensing program within Child Care Regulation. This position is responsible for coordinating the development and implementation of the Department's child care licensing health & safety standards for facilities and homes.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Develops and interprets policy and administrative rules pertaining to and in support of federal and state legislation, law, rules, and regulations that pertain to child care facilities and homes.
• Conducts bill analysis and assists in the coordination of information or data that are responsive to legislative requests. This includes recommendations for and preparation of legislation needed to support overall improvement in the operation of child care facilities and homes, both federal or state; preparation of analyses of other related legislative issues that impact this program.
• Coordinate and conduct the training and system components with each of the other major functions within the Office of Licensing- Child Care Program, including internal and external program liaisons, budget, and contracts.
• Provides consultation and technical assistance to ensure proper interpretation and implementation of legislation, administrative rules, policies, and procedures.
• Review petitions for waivers of administrative code submitted by the Agency Clerk, and complete recommendations for approval or denial based on supporting documentation.
• Takes lead on special projects/assignments to include issue briefs, research, program efficiencies, and other special assignments as requested.
• Participates on the Office of Licensing Program and Policy team to develop program goals, initiatives and promote communication and transparency within the program statewide.
• Train and mentor licensing staff positions out-posted in the regions.
• Identifies improvements and strategies, and corrective actions necessary to ensure program effectiveness and efficiency.
• Provides guidance and technical assistance for overall coordination in collaboration with program analysts.
• Participates in regional visits and statewide activities with the CC licensing Office, including team monitoring, district interventions and statewide training.
• Performs related duties as required. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of child care licensing and training policy and procedures.
• Knowledge of statutory and administrative rule language and legal opinions related to child care licensing.
• Ability to review and comprehend program policy, statutes, rule, legal opinions, etc.
• Possess skills to effectively research related information for technical assistance and support to licensing staff throughout the state. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree from a college or university and four years of professional experience in child care licensure, legislative analysis, systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, or program research.
• A master's degree from a college or university can substitute for one year of the required experience.
• Professional or nonprofessional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.
• 1-2 years of experience with licensure or child care programs, preferred.

 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.