PROGRAM CONSULTANT - 60070536

Requisition No: 855426 

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: PROGRAM CONSULTANT - 60070536

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 60070536 

Salary:  Salary to be determined, based on experience, up to $60,000. 

Posting Closing Date: 07/12/2025 

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Department of Children and Families

Program Consultant

Economic Self Sufficiency Program,

Headquarters Strategic Programs and Innovation Team

Class Title: Government Operations Consultant II

Position Number: 60052573

This is a full-time Career Service position.

Regular business hours are 8:00 am – 5:00 pm EST, Monday to Friday.

Location: 2415 N. Monroe St, Tallahassee, FL 32303

THIS IS NOT A TELEWORK POSITION. THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE REQUIRED TO WORK IN OFFICE AT THE ABOVE LISTED ADDRESS.

Salary: To be determined, based on experience, up to $60,000.

Some travel may be required to assist DCF with disaster response activities.

Minimum qualifications:

• At least two (2) years of professional experience working where the primary responsibilities were project or program management focused.
• At least two (2) years of experience in managing a team.
• A valid driver’s license is required, as travel may be necessary to assist with disaster response activities.

Preference may be given to candidates with the following:

• A bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience.
  • Note: Be prepared to provide a copy of your degree/diploma or request official transcripts from your school in a sealed envelope. All documents must be in English, clear, and legible, showing all signatures and pertinent details. Foreign degrees must be validated by a third-party to meet the U.S. equivalency requirements. All costs are the responsibility of the applicant.
• Proficiency in MS Office 365, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience working with various computer-based systems such as SharePoint, SmartSheet, Visio, and Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Experience working in an emergency management and/or disaster response and recovery capacity. This experience should encompass directly working in a role supporting one of these functions.

Job Description:

This is a highly responsible professional position within the Economic Self Sufficiency (ESS) program. The program Consultant manages multiple projects varying in size that support the Department’s program needs by following project management methodologies. The Program Consultant is responsible for organizing, planning, and supporting program management projects from concept through implementation. Collaborates with other internal and external agency partners to identify project tasks, achieve progress, and ensure milestones are reached. This is not a supervisory position however, the selected candidate must be able to manage, direct, and lead cross functional DCF teams involved in project activities. The incumbent must be organized and detail-oriented, have the ability to work with diverse teams, and possess the ability to proactively communicate tasks needed to meet department goals for assigned projects. Additionally, the selected candidate will be a member of the DCF disaster response team and may be required to perform emergency program and/or disaster response duties and travel on short notice, outside of normal business hours, in support of agency and ESS-specific disaster relief activities.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

The selected candidate’s key duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Provide program support and oversight for assigned program projects to ensure conformity with Federal and State laws and regulations, and the Department’s polices and operating procedures.
• Effectively implement program and/or project management principles to lead the implementation of programs and related projects as assigned.
• Lead the development of long- and short-term project plans, including setting targets for milestones, adhering to deadlines, and development and tracking of project deliverables.
• Utilize technology tools to manage program and project support activities, track deliverables, and document updates for assigned programs.
• Serve as a point of contact to lead meetings, coordinate progress reports, and interface with key stakeholders and leadership.
• Develop strategies and recommendations for leadership to ensure program goals are achieved.
• Identify and implement operational process improvements.
• Manage project risks related to timelines, scope, budgeting (if applicable), and quality.
• Coordinate and collaborate with support offices across the agency to complete project tasks.
• Prepare reports and data visualizations by gathering, analyzing, and summarizing relevant information.
• Conduct monitoring activities related to program implementation and participate in post program evaluations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities including utilization of equipment, required for the position:

• Knowledge of various project management tools and techniques
• Proven leadership skill
• Knowledge of Spreadsheets and Data Analysis
• Experience in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and others)
• Ability to prioritize work and multi-task
• Ability to discuss technical issues and make sound decisions
• Ability to contribute to a high-performing, highly motivated team by applying interpersonal communication and collaboration skills to achieve project goals
• Ability to work with business unit staff to identify and document business requirements
• Ability to motivate business unit staff to accept changes in policies and procedures
• Ability to draft communications for program-wide distribution
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions
• Ability to communicate effectively

Candidate Profile (Application) requirements:

To ensure a smooth hiring process, your application must be completed in its entirety.

• Employment History: Include the names and phone numbers of all supervisors for each period of employment.
• Employment Gaps: Account for and explain any gaps in employment to prevent delays in processing.
• Qualification Verification: Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions, must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
• Work History: The statement “See Resume” is not acceptable in place of a detailed work history entry.
• Essential Position Designation: This role is classified as an essential position, meaning the incumbents may be expected to work during emergency situations or natural disasters, and may be required to work before during, and beyond normal work hours or days.

The DCF Mission:

The mission of the Department of Children and Families is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.

Benefits for working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• No state income tax for residents of Florida.
• Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
• Nin 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 contribution (For more information, visit www.myfrs.com).
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition waivers.
• And more!
• For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Additional Information:

1. We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.
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 suspended or voided, and you will be required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.
3. The position will perform all job tasks in accordance with laws, rules, regulations, policies, and requirements applicable to state and federal laws or procedures.
4. SELECTIVE SERVICE: Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://ww.sss.gov.
5. BACKGROUND SCREENING: It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S. and, if applicable, Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.
6. BENEFIT RECOVERY SCREENING: Candidates applying to positions in the Economic Self Sufficiency Program may have a Benefit Recovery check completed to validate current or former public assistance case information before completing the hiring process.

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.

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.