Program Consultant - 60070536 | Tallahassee, FL

Consultant - GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 60070536 Strategic Programs and Innovation unit Class title: Government Operations Consultant II This is a full-time Career Service position. Regular business hours are 8:00 am - 5:00 pm EST, Monday to Friday.

Location: “Location is open statewide. The position location will be based on selected candidate. ” THIS IS NOT A TELEWORK POSITION. CANDIDATE WILL BE REQUIRED TO WORK IN THE OFFICE. Salary to be determined, based on experience, up to $65,000. If selected for hire, current DCF employees will be compensated in accordance with the DCF salary policy. Some travel required. Minimum qualifications: At least two (2) years of professional

experience working where the primary responsibilities are project or program focused. At least two (2) years of experience in managing a team. Preference may be given to candidates that meet the following criteria: Experience working for DCF in the ESS program or other community agencies, non-profits, and other Governmental agencies.

Have a bachelor’s degree or relevant equivalent work experience. Experience working in emergency management. Job Description: Project Management Team – Program Consultant This is a highly responsible professional position in the Economic Self Sufficiency (ESS) program. The individual in this position functions as a program consultant responsible for organizing,

planning, and supporting program management activities in a variety of ESS program areas and in coordination with other internal and external agency partners.

The incumbent must be organized and detail-oriented, have the ability to work with diverse teams, and possess the ability to proactively. The incumbent in this position will also be a member of the DCF disaster response team and may be required to perform emergency program and/or response duties and travel on short notice in support of agency and ESS specific disaster relief activities. The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Provide program support and oversight for assigned programs to ensure conformity with Federal and State laws and regulations and the Department policies and operating procedures.

Effectively implement program management and/or project management principles to lead the implementation of programs and related projects as assigned. Lead the development of long- and short-term project plans, including setting targets for milestones, adhering to deadlines and ensures program and developing and tracking project deliverables. Utilize technology tools to managed program and project support activities, track deliverables and document updates for assigned programs.

Serve as a point of contact to lead meetings, coordinate progress reports, and interface with key stakeholders and leadership. Develop strategies and recommendations for leadership to ensure program goals are achieved. Identify and implement operational process improvements. Manage project risks related to timelines, scope, budgeting, and quality. Coordinate and collaborate with support offices across the agency to complete project tasks. Prepare reports and data visualizations by gathering, analyzing, and summarizing relevant information. Conduct monitoring activities related to program implementation and participate in post program evaluations.

Performs other related duties as assigned. Knowledge, skills, and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position: Knowledge of various project management tools and techniques Proven leadership skills Knowledge of Spreadsheets and Data Analysis Experience in MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, others) Ability to prioritize work and multi-task Ability to discuss technical issues and make sound decisions Ability to write technical documentation Ability to contribute to a high-performing, highly motivated team by applying interpersonal communication and collaboration skills to achieve project goals Ability to work with business unit staff to identify and document business requirements Ability to motivate business unit staff to accept changes in policies and procedures Ability to draft communications for program-wide distribution Ability to solve problems and make decisions Ability to communicate effectively Mission: The mission of the Department of Children and Families is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including: No state income tax for residents of Florida. Annual and Sick Leave benefits. Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year. State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options. Retirement plan options, including employer contribution (For more information, please click ).

Flexible Spending Accounts. Tuition waivers. And more! For a more complete list of benefits, visit www. mybenefits.. 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.

This position is designated as an essential position. Incumbents are expected to work during emergency situations or natural disasters and may be required to work before, during and beyond normal work hours/days. DCF Employment Requirements: We hire only U. S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be suspended or voided, and you will be required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.

The position will perform all job tasks in accordance with laws, rules, regulations, policies, and requirements applicable to state and federal laws or procedures. SELECTIVE SERVICE: Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position 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 SSS website: http: //www. sss. gov. BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT: It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F. S. and, if applicable, Chapter 408, F. S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.

Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies. BENEFIT RECOVERY SCREENING : Candidates applying to positions in the Economic Self-Sufficiency Program may have a Benefit Recovery check completed to validate current or former public assistance case information before completing the hiring process.

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