Requisition No: 832305 

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: FDC-OPERATIONS REVIEW SPECIALIST -70036869-CENTRAL OFFICE

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70036869 

Salary: $58,644.30 - $62,517.00 based on years of experience. 

Posting Closing Date: 07/15/2024 

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***OPEN COMPETITIVE ADVERTISEMENT***

OPERATIONS REVIEW SPECIALIST – 70036869

This advertisement is for a Career Service located at Central Office Tallahassee FL in the Bureau of Contract Management and Monitoring.

Salary Range: $58,644.30 - $62,517.00 based on years of experience.

SALARY WILL BE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CURRENT PAY POLICY.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participate in the solicitation development and review of contract documents. Review and evaluate operational and contract monitoring reports for identified areas of non-compliance and make recommendations to management on corrective action needed for assigned program area(s).
• Provide operational assistance to institutional and/or community corrections staff for assigned program area(s) and make recommendations to management for improving decision making to ensure enhanced efficiency.
• Approve/disapprove expenditure requests through the MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) system for assigned program area(s).
• Manage and document any changes to the contract through the amendment and change order process authorized by the terms of the Contract.
• Review proposed changes in laws and regulations to determine impact on assigned program areas and provide recommendations to management on any changes needed to the Department's contracts, procedures, and policies.
• Review and respond to informal and formal inmate grievances relating to operations and contract related issues for assigned program area(s).
• Exercise applicable remedies such as requesting a Corrective Action Plan, reducing the invoice, assessing financial consequences, or terminating the Contract as appropriate, when a contractor's performance is deficient.
• Verify receipt of deliverables from the Contractor for assigned contract(s).
• Monitor Contractor progress and performance of assigned contract(s) to ensure procured products (deliverables) and services conform to the contract requirements; keep timely records of findings.
• Conduct meetings, both video and/or in person, with Contractors and program areas as needed.
• Review, verify, and approve invoices received from the Contractor for assigned contract(s).
• Monitor the contract budget/process invoices to ensure sufficient funds are available throughout the term of the contract.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to collect, evaluate, and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document workflow, and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills especially with a focus in Excel and the ability to collect and analyze data utilizing formulas, pivot tables, charts, etc.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to conduct fact-finding research.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to operational and management analysis activities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess a Florida Certified Contract Manager Certificate or be able to obtain the certification within six months. Applicants with the certification must include on their profile the certification number and expiration date.
• Completion of bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university AND a minimum of one year of contract/grant management experience;OR five years of contract/grant management experience.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

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. If you are interested in this position and meet the above indicated qualification and have the desired education, knowledge, and experience, please submit a State of Florida Application, and resume through the People First system. If you experience problems applying on-line, please 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.