DJJ OPERATIONS CONSULTANT - SES

DJJ OPERATIONS CONSULTANT - SES - 80066392

Date: Nov 3, 2025

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Requisition No: 864157

Agency: Juvenile Justice

Working Title: DJJ OPERATIONS CONSULTANT - SES - 80066392

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 80066392

Salary: Min. bi-weekly salary-$2,135.95/ Annually-$55,534.70 / Up to $65,000 Annually

Posting Closing Date: 11/07/2025

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LOCATION, CONTACT AND SALARY INFORMATION :

Location: Office of Administration, Knight Building, 2737 Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32399

Contact Person: Tanya Keech, 850-717-2302

Salary: Minimum Bi-weekly Salary-$2,135.95/$55,534.70-annually Up to $65,000 Annually.

Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety .

• Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.
• Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history.
• If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

The position is located in the Office of Administration which consists of five (5) bureaus: Budget, Finance and Accounting, General Services, Human Resources (HR), and Information Technology (IT).

• Draft and analyze proposed legislation. Prepare impact analyses and legislative summaries.
• Review conceptual proposals and develop narratives.
• Develop and manage internal policies and procedures. Collaborate with subject matter experts.
• Standardizes administrative processes. Serves as the liaison between bureaus.
• Research emerging issues, trends, and needs.
• Conduct management studies. Develop training materials and project plans.
• Inspect interagency agreements and memorandum of understandings (MOUs). Track renewals, and amendments.
• Examine audit responses and contract language.
• Evaluate Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Quotes (RFQs).
• Maintain documentation from inception to completion.
• Utilize technology to promote efficiency.

Develop detailed project plans, and business rules. Identify and mitigate risks. Align efforts across bureaus to avoid duplication.

Develop conceptual proposals, solutions, narratives, and fiscal impacts. Translate goals into actionable processes and procedures.

Review disciplinary actions. Recommend corrective actions.

Formulate or construct official communications. Handles correspondence, inquiries, and requests.

Interpret project and performance data. Prepare reports.

Ensures compliance with statutory requirements.

Maintains detailed records.

Provide guidance and recommendations to enhance websites and user experience. Ensure websites are updated properly.

Facilitate logistics for training, meetings, scheduling, and technology setup.

Research and compile reports to support decision-making.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

Knowledge of:

Administrative services policies and procedures

State budgeting

Strategic planning

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and conceptual skills

Negotiation and Active Listening skills

Microsoft Office Products

Ability to:

Develop and manage policies and procedures

Proofread documents and ensure accuracy

Handle multiple projects at one time

Collect, evaluate, and analyze data, to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document workflow, and other activities relating to the improvement of project management practices

Use Critical Thinking - Using logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches.

Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments

Anticipate future consequences and trends and create strategies and plans

Analyze data, identify problem areas, make improvement recommendations, and implement approved recommendations

Review projects, processes, and data to quickly identify problem areas

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills

Negotiation and Active Listening skills

Communicate effectively one-on-one and in group settings

Communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures

Work with new material or information to grasp its implications

Work independently and make decisions

Supervise employees

Work in a fast-paced work environment

SPECIAL NOTES :

All prospective candidates will be subject to a sex offender check, criminal background checks (state, local, and national) and pre-employment drug screening for direct care positions.

DJJ participates in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility).

When identified on a position description, a valid driver’s license is required. If initially hired with an out-of-state license, the Florida resident must obtain a valid Florida state driver’s license within 30 days of hire. Licenses suspended or revoked for any reason, work permits (Business purpose/Employment/education only licenses) and some types of restricted licenses are not acceptable. Licenses that have Corrective Lenses Restriction are acceptable, provided the driver wears corrective lenses while operating the vehicle.

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.

Location: TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399

Nearest Major Market: Tallahassee