GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I

Requisition No: 857814 

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70020966 

Salary:  $40,320.81 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 08/11/2025 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

We Never Walk Alone

ADVERTISING/WORKING TITLE: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Region IV Directors Office.

The mission of a Government Operation Consultant is to provide exceptional administrative support to the Region Community Corrections Office by ensuring efficient communication, meticulous inventory management, and seamless coordination of meetings and travel. We are dedicated to maintaining a well-organized office environment and upholding the highest standards of service to support the Regional Director and staff in their efforts to enhance community corrections.

This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.

JOB DUTIES:

• Administrative Support: Helps the Regional Director with tasks such as preparing letters, updating databases, and communicating with staff to ensure smooth operations.
• Communication and Correspondence: Manages phone calls, mail, and emails, providing information and drafting correspondence for the Regional Director.
• Inventory Management: Assists with tracking and distributing inventory items like uniforms and safety equipment.
• Meeting and Travel Arrangements: Prepares materials for meetings, makes travel arrangements, and keeps the Regional Director informed of their schedule.
• Office Maintenance and Supplies: Coordinates office equipment maintenance, handles purchase orders, and maintains office supply inventory.

BENEFITS:

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
• Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance.
• Tuition-Free college courses.
• Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System:

• • Pension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan)
  • Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan)
  • Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop)
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Recently Retired? Beginning July 1, 2024, there is no longer a reemployment limitation; beginning with the 7th calendar month from the member's distribution date, there are no restrictions on working for an FRS employer. You will not be required to repay any prior distributions, and you may continue receiving distributions from the Investment Plan or Pension Plan without interruption.

REQUIREMENTS:

Please note, when submitting a college/university degree, if selected for this position official transcripts will be required.

• Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be willing to travel over night as necessary to conduct different task through the Region.
• Must have the ability of accurate data entry, organizational, computer software skills and the ability to work under deadline pressure.
• Must have experience with the use of Microsoft Suites (Excel, Word, Power Point and etc.)

Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

The Florida Department of Corrections requires all job applicants and volunteers to pass a Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes. This check must be completed before they can start working or volunteering.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY

The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) only hires U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. FDC uses E-Verify to confirm an employee’s eligibility to work after completing the I-9 form.

For online application issues, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

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.