OPERATIONS REVIEW SPECIALIST

Requisition No: 872194 

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: OPERATIONS REVIEW SPECIALIST

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70000814 

Salary:  $61,326.20 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 03/30/2026 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

We Never Walk Alone

WORKING TITLE: OPERATIONS REVIEW SPECIALIST

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Central Office in Tallahassee, FL in the Office of Programs and Re-Entry.

The mission of the Office of Programs and Re-Entry in the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is to provide comprehensive programs and services that support the rehabilitation and successful reintegration of inmates into society.

This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.

JOB DUTIES:

• Statewide Program Coordination: Coordinate and oversee the 7 Habits on the Inside program, including facilitator training and program delivery.
• Facilitator Training: Serve as a trainer for facilitator training and maintain facilitator certification.
• Institutional Communication: Communicate with institutional leadership on program implementation and compile related data.
• Research and Best Practices: Conduct research on inmate programming and best practices in corrections.
• Program Evaluation: Evaluate the effectiveness of programs and prepare detailed reports with recommendations.
• Data Analysis: Analyze data from the 7 Habits on the Inside program and other specialized programs, preparing detailed reports with recommendations.
• Grant Support: Prepare Letters of Support for external agencies seeking FDC support for grant opportunities and coordinate issue resolution.
• Special Projects Liaison: Act as the Bureau and OPR contact for special projects and initiatives, collaborating with other sections and external agencies.

BENEFITS:

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
• Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance.
• Tuition-Free college courses.
• Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System:

• • Pension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan)
  • Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan)
  • Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop)
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Recently Retired? Beginning July 1, 2024, there is no longer a reemployment limitation; beginning with the 7th calendar month from the member's distribution date, there are no restrictions on working for an FRS employer. You will not be required to repay any prior distributions, and you may continue receiving distributions from the Investment Plan or Pension Plan without interruption.

REQUIREMENTS:

Please note, when submitting a college/university degree, if selected for this position official transcripts will be required.

• Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent. 
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be willing to travel up to 50% of your time as needed.
• Must be trained as a facilitator in the 7 Habits on the Inside program.
• Must have at least two (2) years of experience within the last ten (10) years as a Florida Department of Corrections Classification Officer or a minimum of 1 year within the last 3 years as a Florida Department of Corrections Wellness Specialist.
  • Postsecondary education may substitute for up to four (4) years of the required experience to go along with four years of professional experience in corrections conducting staff training or providing coaching, mentoring and technical support to staff regarding correctional systems or operations. Experience must be clearly indicated on the State of Florida application.

Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

The Florida Department of Corrections requires all job applicants and volunteers to pass a Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes. This check must be completed before they can start working or volunteering.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY

The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) only hires U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. FDC uses E-Verify to confirm an employee’s eligibility to work after completing the I-9 form.

The Florida Department of Corrections does not currently support H-1B Visa Sponsorship.

For online application issues, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

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.