OPS BACKGROUND SCREENING EXEMPTION COORD - 67980028

Requisition No: 869804 

Agency: Agency for Persons with Disabilities

Working Title: OPS BACKGROUND SCREENING EXEMPTION COORD - 67980028

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 67980028 

Salary:  $24.00 Hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 02/13/2026 

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AGENCY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

 POSITION: BACKGROUND SCREENING EXEMPTION COORDINATOR - Other Personal Services (OPS)

WORKING TITLE: OPS Background Screening Exemption Coordinator

POSITION NUMBER: 67980029 & 67980028

OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

This posting may close before the posted closing date.

CANDIDATE POOL: Future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months.

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

The 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 eligible employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits, including:

• 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.
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave.

The Agency seeks team members who demonstrate the qualities of being humble, hungry, and smart and lead others to embody the same. This entails lacking excessive ego, sharing credit, being self-motivated, and exercising good judgment and intuition regarding the subtleties of group dynamics. 

This position with APD will serve staff and management across the Agency. Your work will impact the workplace culture, our community, and the population we serve as we continuously strive to achieve the Agency’s mission.

*Responses to the qualifying questions are required and must be verifiable based on your submitted application, and “see resume” will not be considered an acceptable response.

SALARY RANGE

$24.00 Hourly

Position Summary

This is a highly responsible position within the Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) State Office. The role is primarily responsible for providing statewide coordination of the exemption process and background screening-related functions, including reviewing and processing exemption applications, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, and provides technical support to APD staff, providers, and stakeholders. The position also supports broader background screening initiatives and serves as a key subject matter expert.

The Work You Will Do 

Exemption Process Coordination

• Serve as an Exemption specialist for the APD provider background screening exemption process.
• Act as an Agency contact person for background screening exemption applications, with a primary focus on CDC+ related exemption applications and secondary focus on non-CDC+ exemptions.
• Review and interpret criminal histories from background screenings and determine eligibility in accordance with Florida statutes.
• Conduct searches and gather information from multiple systems to verify applicant background, including:

• Florida’s Criminal Case Information System (CCIS).
• Safe Families Network (FSFN).
• FDLE Sexual Offender and Predator System, Wanted Persons, and related databases.
• U.S. Department of Justice National Sex Offender Public Website.

• Maintain exemption profiles in the Agency for Healthcare Administration’s (AHCA) Clearinghouse and ensure accuracy of records in the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) systems:

• Caretaker Screening Information System (CSIS).
• WorkForce Management (WFM).
• Caretaker Screening Management System (CSMS)

• Compile and maintain monthly, quarterly, biannual, and annual exemption data; prepare reports for management as requested.
• Present exemption applications to management for review and the Agency Director for revie and final determination.
• Update provider eligibility in the Clearinghouse when offenses are deemed disqualifying.
• Coordinate with DCF on the processing of exemption applications.
• Participate in fair hearings and serves as the Agency’s key witness regarding exemptions.

Background Screening Oversight

• Serve as the lead for all APD provider and CDC+ representative background screening related functions statewide.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements for screenings related to DDC, CDC+, and APD General Program applicants.
• Provide guidance, technical assistance, and support to APD staff, CDC+ Representatives, providers, and other stakeholders.
• Respond to inquiries and provide direction regarding background screening processes.
• Process provider profile change requests in the Clearinghouse for CDC+ representatives and providers.
• Maintain and update agency Operating Procedures and desk manuals for all background screening functions.

Serve as back-up to the Arrest Alert Process Lead, including processing arrest alerts, assisting DDC staff, and preparing quarterly roster reports.

Assist with special projects and perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent years of experience.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Florida Statutes related to background screening and exemptions.

Ability to:

• Understand, apply, and interpret applicable statutes, rules, regulations, and policies.

• Analyze data and make judgments based on facts. This may involve flagging inconsistencies or discrepancies in applicant’s backgrounds.

• Use databases, search engines, and various systems to verify information and investigate potential discrepancies.

• Identify inconsistencies or errors in the information provided and ensure accuracy in reports.

• Utilize strong verbal and written communication skills to liaise with colleagues, applicants, agency leadership, and other stakeholders effectively.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, providers, consumers, family members, and other stakeholders.

• Learn complex information.

• Plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.

• Perform in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

• Perform autonomously.

Demonstrate Skills in:

• Confidentiality: Handling sensitive information and maintaining confidentiality is crucial in this role.

• Customer Service: Providing a positive experience for applicants while managing any questions or concerns they may have about the screening process.

• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Additional Information

Profile Completion

To qualify for this position, applicants must complete all fields in the Candidate Profile, including their work history with the month and year. 

Resumes and other documentation can be attached to provide additional information but will not replace the required completed Candidate Profile.

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 will be required to repay all benefits received depending upon your retirement date.

Direct Deposit Program

As a condition of employment, a person appointed to a position in the State Personnel System is required to participate in the Direct Deposit Program.  Rather than receiving a paper paycheck, your funds will be deposited directly into your account at your financial institution. This will be accomplished by Electronic Funds Transfer. Banks, savings and loan associations, and credit unions are eligible to accept such deposits. Retirement funds are also required to be in the Direct Deposit Program.

Background Screening Requirement

It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities that applicants for employment undergo Level 2 employment screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer.

No applicant for a designated position will be employed or permitted to volunteer until the Level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Agency.
Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for Statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and Federal criminal records checks through the Federal Bureau of Investigation and may include local criminal records checks through local law enforcement agencies.

Pursuant to S. 110.1127(1), Florida Statutes, this position requires a background investigation, including fingerprinting.

APD only hires U.S. citizens and those lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. APD participates in the U.S. government’s employment eligibility verification program (E-Verify), which electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the U.S. after completing the employment eligibility verification form (I-9).

All applicants should complete the online application process. If you need assistance applying for this position, please call the People First service center at 1-877-562-7287. 

Responses to the qualifying questions are required to be considered for this position. Answers to the qualifying questions must be verifiable based on your submitted application.

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.