OPS DJJ OPERATIONS COORDINATOR - 80900044

Requisition No: 871047 

Agency: Juvenile Justice

Working Title: OPS DJJ OPERATIONS COORDINATOR - 80900044

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 80900044 

Salary:  $23.77/hour 

Posting Closing Date: 03/12/2026 

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THIS IS A FULL-TIME OPS POSITION

WHAT IS OPS EMPLOYMENT?

Other Personal Services (OPS) employment is a temporary employer/employee relationship used solely for accomplishing short term or intermittent tasks. 

OPS are at-will employees and are subject to actions such as pay changes, changes to work assignment and terminations at the recommendation of the employer.

LOCATION, CONTACT AND SALARY INFORMATION:

LOCATION:  Knight Building, 2737 Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32399

STARTING SALARY: $23.77 per hour ($49,435.62 annually)

CONTACT PERSON:  Brent Musgrove at (850) 717-2436

DESCRIPTION:

This position serves as a Communications/Office Coordinator to the Assistant Secretary for Prevention Services – DJJ.

Keeps the Assistant Secretary update of matters of policy and administration, to include projects and reports; ensures assignments are completed accurately and timely; and provides recommendations and solutions. Disseminates and tracks assignments to staff.

Assist with maintaining the Assistant Secretary’s calendar and assists with directing special projects or activities.  Serve as the assistant office manager and ensure major office functions are supported and sustained.  Coordinates Assistant Secretary’s speaking engagements, travel, conferences and appointments. Prepare travel documents.  

The Communications/Office Coordinator creates and maintains relations with the DJJ Communication division.  Duties and responsibilities involve handling writing, editing content, and other communication materials.  

Responsible for the review of work products of other staff, review of the ELT report, composes written and summarizes material for the Assistant Secretary for Prevention Services – DJJ.  Assist with producing writing events and talking points.

Assist with implementing internal communication strategies to keep employees informed about program initiatives, updates and events, fostering a positive workplace culture. 

Performs other job duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis.

Ability to collect evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document workflow and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices.

Ability to organize data into logical format 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 understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to operational and management analysis activities.

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Communicate effectively with customers (providers), maintain a positive and collaborative working relationship with co-workers.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preference may be given to all candidates who possess the following experience:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.   At least 1-2 years of office experience and/or communication experience.

A master's degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for one year of the required experience. 

SPECIAL NOTES:

All prospective candidates will be subject to a sex offender check, criminal background checks (state, local, and national) and pre-employment drug screening for direct care positions.

DJJ participates in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility).

When identified on a position description, a valid driver's license is required. If initially hired with an out-of-state license, the Florida resident must obtain a valid Florida state driver's license within 30 days of hire. Licenses suspended or revoked for any reason, work permits (Business purpose/Employment/Education only licenses) and some types of restricted licenses are not acceptable. Licenses that have Corrective Lenses Restriction are acceptable, provided the driver wears corrective lenses while operating the vehicle.

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.