OPS PALM ADMINISTRATOR - 80900826

Requisition No: 869901 

Agency: Juvenile Justice

Working Title: OPS PALM ADMINISTRATOR - 80900826

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 80900826 

Salary:  $ 65.00 an hour / $ 135,200.00 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 02/19/2026 

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• Conduct training of department employees in the procedures and techniques required in the performance of their duties. Assist staff by providing technical guidance and direction.
• Serve as procurement advisor and technical expert to management.
• Effectively communicate purchasing policies and procedures to personnel and interpret said policies and procedures as necessary.
• Prepare or direct the preparation of reports which accurately represent the department’s activities.
• Represent the department to other governmental departments, other public agencies and suppliers.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• • Comprehensive knowledge of modern principles and practices of governmental procurement and supply-chain management.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of business practices related to purchasing.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of laws, policies and procedures governing public procurement.
  • Considerable knowledge of techniques of organizing and motivating individuals and groups.
  • Considerable knowledge of administrative problem solving and the implementation of effective solutions.
  • Ability to develop effective and cooperative working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to provide strong leadership and direction, clearly defining objectives and motivating employees to accomplish department responsibilities.
  • Ability to coordinate, manage, problem solve, strategize, schedule, analyze, and plan.
  • Ability to use appropriate judgment and initiative in making recommendations and resolving problems that are highly complex and sensitive in nature.
  • Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, including the ability to convey complex and technical subjects in a clear, concise and positive manner.
  • Ability to successfully deal with all persons in a fair and equitable manner.
  • Possess complete integrity and a high sense of personal and professional ethics.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (IF APPLICABLE)

Minimum eight (8) years progressively responsible experience in state purchasing.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (IF APPLICABLE)

Master’s degree (or equivalent) from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration, Business.

SPECIAL NOTES

This position may require minimum travel.

• All prospective applicants 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.
• Positions that include the transportation of youth while performing any work or work-related functions on behalf of DJJ, require: (1) a valid driver’s license; and (2) a three-year acceptable driving record as defined in FDJJ Policy 1920.

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.