GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 48002554

Requisition No: 850619 

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 48002554

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 48002554 

Salary:  $49,584.67 -$60,000/annually 

Posting Closing Date: 04/22/2025 

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Florida Department of Education

Division of Early Learning

Location: Tallahassee Turlington Building

Position Title: Government Operations Consultant (CS)

Salary Range: $49,584.67 - $60,000.00

 

CANDIDATES ARE TYPICALLY HIRED AT THE MINIMUM SALARY

This advertisement may be used to fill multiple vacancies up to six months.

 

APPLICATION INFORMATION & HIRING REQUIREMENTS

Application Information:

• Your Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety.
• Work History (in easy to review chronological order) Consists of:
  • Any position held by a State of Florida Agency
  • Any position held by a Florida University
  • All periods of employment from high school graduation
  • All periods of current or prior unemployment
  • Gaps 3 months or more must be accounted for*
  • Any Education
  • Any Volunteer Experience
  • Your resume and application must match
• *Gaps 3 months or more must be addressed – you will need to account for and explain any gaps in employment including unemployment. You can either list these in your application under Period of Employment or attach a word document listing your gaps.
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history. Your candidate profile will be converted to your official application.
• Include supervisor names and phone numbers for reference checks or the contact information for your Human Resources office to verify current or former employment.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.  

 

Hiring Information and Requirements:

• The Bureau of Personnel Management reviews every application for prior State of Florida and Florida University work history in the People First system.

• If claiming Veteran’s Preference, the candidate MUST attach supporting documentation such as the DD214 and your VA Letter that reflects level of disability if applicable. Applicable to career service positions only.
• If claiming Right to First Interview, the candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions. Applicable to career service positions only.

If you are missing any of the items above, your packet may be held up at the final review step.

 

NOTE: Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process.

 

OFFICE CONTACT:

Lourine Phillips: 850-717-8553

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This is a highly responsible, professional work requiring a substantial degree of independent activity to both oversee and support complex programs for the Division of Early Learning (DEL). The employee is expected to demonstrate knowledge, skills, and ability to prepare, provide, and deliver quality work products representative of the Department’s commitment to quality, efficient services and practices. Where applicable, the employee will demonstrate quality document preparation and dissemination evidenced by accuracy, correct grammar and format, appropriate content, proper approvals and timeliness.

 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

(Note: The omission of specific job duties does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.)

The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) has an open position that is responsible for executing the following functions:

• Acts as a contract manager for those assigned Pos, MOUs, Interagency Agreements, Agreements, Non-State Term Contracts, State Term Contracts and Request for Application (RFA) Grants. The DEL contract manager is in contact with the Department’s Contracts, Grants and Procurement office during implementation.
• Coordinating and developing competitive procurements, participate in the evaluation and review of contract proposals by leadership and other parties as needed; negotiate, monitor, and evaluate implementation of assigned statewide contracts along with the contract budgets, in conjunction with the DEL manager. Answers questions and provides technical assistance in both the procurement and contract implementation process.
• Prepares contract documents in conjunction with the DEL project manager, including development of minimum performance standards and deliverables, amendments, renewals, and extensions for all assigned contracts.
• Monitor application and implementation of appropriate rules, Florida Statutes, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure compliance with financial and administrative requirements.
• Provide information and technical assistance to contractors for the smooth implementation and production of contract deliveries and reports.
• Audit and process requisitions, purchase orders, invoices through the platform of AOD or the DEL Budget Office.
• Confer as needed with the contractor to gather and evaluate data with respect to expenditure patterns and surplus/deficit expenditure reports.
• Provide quality assurance activities, including programmatic, fiscal, and administrative monitoring; develop an appropriate monitoring strategy in conjunction with the DEL project manager. Contract monitoring, via desk-top monitoring, is required to provide assurance the terms and conditions of the contract are being successfully met. A review of data/documentation such as, but not limited to: monthly/quarterly reports, monthly/quarterly invoice reimbursements, and data/documentation on key program indicators.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Other duties as assigned

 

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

The ideal incumbent must be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities, and maintain goal-directed behavior and performance sometimes under stressful conditions. The incumbent must interact courteously with others. The performance and behavior of all employees must demonstrate consideration of the workload concerns of others and must not negatively affect productivity and morale of the unity. Attendance is an essential function.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of administrative principles and practices
• Knowledge of the methods of reporting and data collection
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) and Ariba On Demand (AOD)
• Knowledge of Florida Accountability Contract Tracking System (FACTS)
• Ability to review and monitor policies and procedures for compliance with applicable requirements
• Ability to negotiate contracts
• Ability to review requests for payment for compliance with contract fiscal and administrative requirements
• Ability to develop and organize data into a logical format for presentation in reports proposal and other documents
• Ability to evaluate and analyze to assess compliance with contract requirements
• Ability to utilize problem solving techniques
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional contract or grant management experience
• Must successfully complete training in contract management and become a certified contract manager within six months of hire in accordance with section 287.057 (15)(c), F.S.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preferences will be given to:

• Possess a Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) certificate.
• Working knowledge and experience using MFMP, AOD, FACTS.
• Working knowledge and experience with interpreting Rule, Laws of Florida, Florida Statutes; Reference Guide for State Expenditures; contracts and/or grants management; contract and/or grant budget and allowability; reviewing/processing deliverables and its expenditures/invoicing; monitoring/auditing of documents.  

 

Florida Division of Early Learning Mission Statement:

The Division of Early Learning will provide access to high-quality programs and services that build a solid foundation for Florida’s youngest learners to reach their highest potential. The division empowers early childhood educators and families by providing choice in education options, support, and provides resources to ensure Florida’s future leaders are ready to learn, graduate and succeed.

 

The Division of Early Learning (DEL) is dedicated to providing accessible, affordable, and quality early learning services for the state’s children and families. In partnership with 30 early learning coalitions and Redlands Christian Migrant Association, DEL delivers three programs:

 

1. The School Readiness Program (SR) offers financial assistance to low-income families for early education and care so they become financially self-sufficient, and young children can be successful in school in the future.
2. Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) is a free educational program that prepares 4-year-olds for success in kindergarten and beyond.
3. Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) is a network that helps families identify and select quality child care options that best meet their needs.

 

FDOE: Division of Early Learning Website

 

WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!

* State Group Insurance coverage options (health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option)	* Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (www.myfrs.com)
* Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year	* Annual and Sick Leave Benefits
* Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required)	* Flexible Spending Accounts
* Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities)	* Ongoing comprehensive training provided
* Career Growth	* Highly skilled, professional environment
*Maternity and Parental Leave Benefits

 

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

* We care about the success of our employees.	* We care about the success of our clients.
* We are always improving our technology, our tools, our customer’s experiences and ourselves.	* A rewarding experience for reliable, compassionate and professional employees.

LEAVE INFORMATION:

• • Annual Leave - All full-time Career Service employees filling established positions earn annual leave in varying increments dependent upon years of creditable service. Employees with up to 5 years of creditable service earn 8.667 hours per month, with 5 to 10 years earn 10.833 hours per month and those with over 10 years of service earn 13 hours per month. Employees in Senior Management Service and Selected Exempt Service positions are credited with 176 hours of annual leave upon appointment. In subsequent years, the annual allotment is credited on the anniversary date of the initial appointment.
  • Sick Leave -. Career Service employees earn 8.667 hours of sick leave credits per month

 

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

It is the policy of the Florida Department of Education that applicants for employment/volunteer undergo Level 2 background screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. No applicant for a designated position will be employed, contracted or permitted to volunteer until the level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Department. Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, finger printing for all purposes and checks under this requirement, statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, federal criminal records check through the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and local criminal records checks through local law enforcement.

 

SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM (SSS) AND REQUIREMENT

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Other Personal Services (OPS) or Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire. 

For more information, please visit the Selective Service website.

 

If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.

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. 

Salary : $49,585 - $60,000