OPERATIONS & MGMT CONSULTANT II - SES - 48007318 (BLIND SERVICES)
Requisition No: 840019
Agency: Department of Education
Working Title: OPERATIONS & MGMT CONSULTANT II - SES - 48007318 (BLIND SERVICES)
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 48007318
Salary: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00/Annually
Posting Closing Date: 12/06/2024
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DIVISION OF BLIND SERVICES
LOCATION: TAMPA (HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY)
SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A LEVEL 2 BACKGROUND SCREENING IS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.
CANDIDATES ARE TYPICALLY HIRED AT THE MINIMUM SALARY.
ALL EMPLOYMENT GAPS MUST BE EXPLAINED AND INCLUDED WITH WORK HISTORY WHEN APPLYING.
THIS IS A STATE OF FLORIDA SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE (SES) OPPORTUNITY.
Job Description:
This position is located in the Division of Blind Services, District 7 Tampa Office, working with the Independent Living/Children's Program (IL/CP). As a supervisor, the incumbent in this position must communicate with, motivate, provide, and/or coordinate training, and direct the work of the of the Independent Living and Children's Program (IL/CP) Councelor's statewide. The incumbent in this position will support the activities performed by the Counselor's, which includes activities such as advocacy, counseling, and guidance throughout the rehabilitation process to the IL/CP participants and their families.The incumbent will demonstrate accountability and support towards the goals of agency leadership and communicate the same to other employees. Attendence is an essential function of this position.
Examples of Work:
- Supervise the Independent Living and Children's Program (IL/CP) Counselor's statewide.
- Utilize effective counseling and coaching strategies in accordance with agency personnel policies and procedures to ensure acceptable job performance of subordinates.
- Identify, develop, coordinate, and provide appropriate training for staff.
- Visit each district annually to provide technical assistance/training as needed.
- Conduct monthly case reviews to ensure timely provision of services, appropriate documentation, and client engagement in training services.
- Manage caseload(s) as necessary, to meet clients' needs and to cover staff vacancies.
- Perform other-related duties and responsibilites as required.
- Travel is required.
Minimum Qualifications:
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of professional experience in health, social, economic or rehabilitative programs, health care or hospital administration or planning.
- A master's degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for one year of the required experience.
- Professional or nonprofessional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) eligible.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of social, economic, rehabilitative or health care services, administration or planning techniques.
- Knowledge of State and Federal Regulations, principles and practices of Blind Babies, Children's Program, Independent Living, and Vocational Rehabilitation.
- Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data.
- Ability to review and approve rehabilitation plans and expenditures for services, to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Ability to develop program manuals, policies, procedures, standards and rules.
- Ability to manage people
- Ability to assess budgetary needs and develop various reports
- Ability to analyze the effectiveness of service programs and identify resources or adjustments needed to meet needs.
- Ability to conduct research studies.
- Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
To be considered for a position with the Division of Blind Services:
- All fields in the candidate profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.
- A current resume must be included with this application, and the information contained in the resume must match the information included in the state application.
- All previous periods of employment must be listed and accounted for. Periods of employment should be entered with the most recent/current listed first.
- Periods of employment should include the supervisor's name and contact information.
- Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed. Gaps of employment of 3 months or more must be addressed on the application.
- Work history, hours worked, and formal education fields must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position. Putting "see resume" does not substitute for completing all sections of the candidate profile.
- Responses to qualifying questions must be verifiable in the candidate profile. Not all applicants will be interviewed. Preference will be given for qualifying veterans, employees in layoff status and qualified candidates based on a review of their overall scores, KSAs, primary and supplemental applications, as well as completion of any required work samples, willingness questionnaires, and behavioral/personality/skills tests, and interview responses, as applicable. References and file reviews from previous employment will be verified to determine suitability.
- Resumes and other documentation can be attached to provide additional information.
- Individuals lacking the ability to competently do the job and those who are unable to positively contribute to a productive team environment, need not apply.
- The successful candidate must be able to pass a Level II Background screening.
- If you are claiming Veteran's Preference, you must attach the correct supporting documentation to be considered (DD214).
- If you are claiming Right to First Interview, you must attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying to be considered.
The Florida Division of Blind Services is committed
to increasing recruitment and hiring of Veterans and individuals with disabilities and
improving employment outcomes.
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.
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Nearest Major Market: Tampa