ESS Policy - OPERATIONS & MGMT CONSULTANT MGR - SES - 60061317 | Tallahassee, FL

MGMT CONSULTANT MGR - SES This is a full-time position.

This is a Selected Exempt Service (SES) type of employment. Location: Centre of Tallahassee Building, 2415 N. Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32303. This is NOT a telework position. Regular business hours of operation are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST, Monday - Friday.

Some travel may be required. 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 To learn more please visit / Growth Opportunities: With 12,000 employees across the state DCF promotes opportunities and training

for all. Our jobs are among the most challenging, complex, and difficult in State government. They are also among the most rewarding. 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 contributions (For more information,

please click ). Flexible Spending Accounts. Tuition waivers. And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www. mybenefits.. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: At least 5 years of supervisory experience, managing and leading a team. At least 3 years of experience managing state and/or federal grant programs. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field. Note: Be prepared to provide a copy of your degree/diploma or request official transcripts from your school in a sealed envelope. All documents must be in English, clear, and legible, showing all signatures and pertinent details. Foreign degrees must be validated by a third party to meet the US equivalency requirements.

All costs are the responsibility of the applicant. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS. Preference will be given to applicants who meet the following : Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze budget, financial and fiscal data. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written. Knowledge and experience with state contracts. POSITION DESCRIPTION This is a highly responsible supervisory position in the Economic Self-Sufficiency (ESS) office under the ESS Director of Policy and Programs. The incumbent has the responsibility of directly supervising professional and support staff to ensure the overall outcomes of the assigned programs.

The incumbent has the responsibility for planning, coordinating, and implementing policies and procedures, and developing program operational standards necessary to implement statewide program activities. The incumbent is a member of the DCF DSNAP Disaster Response team and, in that capacity, may be required on short notice to perform duties and travel in support of disaster relief. During such events, incumbent may be required to work more than 8 hours a day. Duties Include: Manages and oversees the direction of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Education, SNAP Outreach and SNAP Employment and Training Program to ensure programmatic success.

Ensures that State Plans, federal financial and data reports and are filed timely and accurately. Ensures programmatic adherence to federal and state guidance and provides coordination and programmatic support to contracted providers. Manages and oversees the direction of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program to ensure programmatic success. Ensures that State Plans, federal financial and data reports and are filed timely and accurately.

Ensures programmatic adherence to federal and state guidance and provides coordination and programmatic support to contracted providers. Formulates policies and legislative proposals related to programs and oversees the promulgation of any required administrative rules. Maintains current and detailed knowledge of laws, policies, regulations, and programs guidance effecting the designated programs. These primarily include federal and state statutes, State Plan, the grant requirements, and policy transmittals. Monitors grants for proper expenditure of funds and for achievement of established outcomes.

Supports the coordination of services between the ESS Program Office and other department program offices such as Family Safety, Homelessness, Adult Protective Services, Substance Abuse/Mental Health, Child Care, Domestic Violence, and Budget Office. Performs other duties as needed. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Knowledge of state and federal policies, practices, and procedures necessary for ESS programs. Knowledge of basic management principles and practices. Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis. Ability to supervise people. Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to backss budgetary needs. Ability to formulate policies and procedures. Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to operational management analysis activities. Ability to collect, evaluate, and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document work and other activities relating to the improvement of management and operational practices.

Ability to conduct fact-finding research. Ability to solve problems and make decisions. Ability to work independently; and Ability to work with computers and software necessary applications for ESS programs. 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 DISCLOSURES The Department of Children and Families is a tobacco free environment. US CITIZEN REQUIREMENT Only US citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers will be hired. SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM REGISTRATION All selected 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).

Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http: //www. sss. gov. RETIREE NOTICE 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 required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.

BACKGROUND SCREENING 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, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F. S. and 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. 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.