OPS OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 71900176

Requisition No: 869336 

Agency: Department of Law Enforcement

Working Title: OPS OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 71900176

 Pay Plan: Student/Gradte Assnt

Position Number: 71900176 

Salary:  $ 17.92/Hour 

Posting Closing Date: 02/05/2026 

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OPS OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I

INVESTIGATIONS & FORENSICS SERVICES

IFS SUPPORT/ IFS SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATION

**Open-Competitive Opportunity**

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for the day-to-day administrative tasks associated with the Investigations and Forensic Science (IFS) Systems Administration Unit (SAU). This position reports to the Info Tech Business Consultant Manager and is responsible for providing systems administration tasks including removing obsolete users, resetting passwords, lower lever technical support, and auditing.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific duties include:

• Completing the assignments within established time frames unless the section supervisor, due to extenuating circumstances, grants prior approval;
• Maintaining working knowledge and processes associated with the operation of the IFS Program;
• Completing staff work with minimal spelling and grammatical errors and is complete, factual, and well written, requiring minimal editing by the section supervisor;
• Coordinating the removal or addition of FDLE and/or external users to ensure proper administration and support for assigned system(s);
• Resetting passwords and aids in ensuring user access to section systems;
• Performing periodic assessments of assigned system(s) to ensure only active and current FDLE members have access;
• Serving as a backup user assistance for section system(s);
• Maintaining working knowledge and processes associated with the operation of the IFS Program; and 
• Demonstrating strong attention to detail by accurately reviewing, organizing, and completing assigned tasks in accordance with established procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis;
• Proficiency in the use of, and business practices associated with FDLE’s automated Investigative, Intelligence or Forensic systems;
• Skills to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Knowledge of research and analysis techniques;
• Ability to think analytically;
• Ability to solve problems independently and make decisions with guidance;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; and 
• Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to operational and management analysis activities.

Note: Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process.

BASE SALARY:

$ 17.92/hour

HOW YOU WILL GROW:

FDLE recognizes the importance of growth and success while fostering a family-oriented work environment. We encourage our members to seek opportunities for professional growth through training, team building, and mentoring. Our four Fundamental Values of Service, Integrity, Respect and Quality will guide you as you embark on a lifelong career at FDLE.

OUR SALARY & OPS BENEFITS:

Starting hourly salary will be the minimum of the class pay range, unless otherwise dictated by FDLE’s pay policy. FDLE is a State of Florida Employer and offers a comprehensive OPS benefits package (ONLY available to OPS members who will be working 30 or more hours a week), including:

• HMO and PPO health insurance options with premiums starting as low as $50 per month;
• $25,000 in automatic life insurance coverage;
• Tax deferred medical reimbursement account; and
• Multiple supplemental insurance options including: dental, vision, disability and more.

ABOUT OUR AGENCY:

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) employs more than 2,000 members statewide – either at headquarters in Tallahassee or in one of seven regional operations centers (ROCs). Our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen domestic security. Click here for additional information about FDLE.

HIRING PROCESS:

You will be evaluated for this job based on your previous knowledge and experience. Additional reviews may be performed to screen for preferred qualifications, experience and education. Your qualifications will be based on knowledge, skills, and abilities and other elements relevant to this position supported by the information in your application. Qualifying questions will only be credited if verifiable by the information provided on your application including specifically required software/computer skills. You may be contacted to participate in a selection process which may consist of written exercises, work samples, skills tests, interviews, drug screen and fingerprinting.  You may be notified by email to participate in a selection process. Failure to reply within a designated timeframe may exclude you from further consideration. Future vacancies may be filled from this position advertisement.

BACKGROUND:

FDLE requires an extensive background process of all recommended applicants. The elements of a background include: financial credit check, criminal history of applicant and applicant’s immediate family or roommates, personal references, employment and education verifications (which includes official transcript(s)), drug screen and fingerprinting.  This information will be utilized to make the final hiring decision.

NOTES:

Preference will be given to current FDLE members who have satisfactorily completed at least six months of the probationary period for their current position.

REMINDERS:

1. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov.
2. 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 cancelled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 

The State of Florida hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.

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.