DJJ OPERATIONS COORDINATOR - 80061359

Requisition No: 852173 

Agency: Juvenile Justice

Working Title: DJJ OPERATIONS COORDINATOR - 80061359

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 80061359 

Salary:  1,745.46 Bi-Weekly 

Posting Closing Date: 05/07/2025 

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The Department of Juvenile Justice salutes our heroes.

We are honored to have the opportunity to support our nation’s veterans and their families.

We value the service given to our country and support the hiring of service members and military spouses.

The Right Service, the Right Way, at the Right Time

LOCATION, CONTACT AND SALARY INFORMATION:

LOCATION:  3710 Corporex Park Drive Ste. 300, Tampa, Florida 33619 – Central Region Detention Services                                    

STARTING SALARY:  $ 1,745.46 Bi-Weekly (In accordance with current spending restrictions, an internal promotion into the position will be filled at the minimum of the pay grade or up to 5% of the employee’s current rate, whichever is higher.)

CONTACT PERSON:  Felecia Bell 813-393-4144, Felecia.Bell@fldjj.gov       

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Provides technical assistance and general information on finance & accounting and purchasing issues to regional management and staff to promote the most efficient and effective operational procedures.

Consults with Central Region Detention Services Management on budget issues and makes recommendations to management

Monitors budgetary/fiscal activities in the Central Region Detention Services and provides appropriate recommendations to management.

Monitors purchasing card expenditures. Provides assistance to staff and management to promote efficient and effective usage of the purchasing card.

Reviews purchase requisitions for coding accuracy and budget authority.  Reviews invoices/receiving reports prior to submission to headquarters.

Monitors and updates budget and fiscal records on a regular basis and reviews records for accuracy and completeness.  Analyzes budget trends and makes recommendations to management.

Assists in developing and preparing region specific legislative budget requests.  Consults with management in the development of legislative budget reviews.

Performs other duties related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of Finance and Accounting rules, policies and procedures.

Knowledge of basic math, computer skills.

Knowledge of office procedures and practices, Basic Filing Practices    

Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures, prioritize the workload, plan organize and coordinate work assignments.

Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with others.

Ability to develop various reports.

Ability to communicate effectively and handle confidential information.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

One (1) year of working experience in Finance and Accounting relating to MFMP, Ordering, Purchasing, Reconciliation, Invoicing, payment and compliance.

One (1) year of Customer Services, accounts receivable, and paying invoice with company credit card.

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.

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.

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.