Requisition No:

874061

Agency:

Department of Corrections Working Title:

GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I

Pay Plan:

Career Service Position Number:

70035219

Salary:

$40, #

Annually Posting Closing Date:

06/16/2026 Total Compensation Estimator Tool

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

We Never Walk Alone

WORKING TITLE

GOVERNMENT

OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Central Office in Tallahassee, FL in the department of Readiness and Community Transition. The mission of the Department of Readiness and Community Transition in the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is to prepare inmates for successful reintegration into society by providing programs, resources, and support that address their individual needs. This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.

JOB DUTIES

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Program Data Analysis and Improvement:

Assist in analyzing program data, OBIS reports, and other reports to recommend changes that enhance effectiveness, efficiency, and cost savings, while monitoring contract site visits and evaluations.

• Procurement and Resource Management:

  Manage special projects, including procurement, invoice certification, and expenditure tracking, while preparing and tracking purchase requests, soliciting program materials, and ensuring efficient resource management.

• Grant Monitoring and Applications:

  Support grant management by monitoring awards, reviewing funding utilization, researching grant opportunities, preparing applications, and serving as a project manager for the grant application process.

• Correspondence and Public Inquiries:

  Draft responses to inquiries from inmates, families, staff, and the public, conducting research to provide accurate and appropriate information.

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Legislative and Reporting Support:

Contribute to the preparation of the Annual Substance Abuse Treatment Report, Legislative Budget Requests, and Bill Analysis, while assisting with competitive solicitations, project research, and reporting.

BENEFITS

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• -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:

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• -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

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• -Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

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. The Florida Department of Corrections does not currently support H-1B Visa Sponsorship. 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. 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 . 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.