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COURT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT - 22000035

Date: Jan 9, 2026

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Requisition No: 868001

Agency: State Courts System

Working Title: COURT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT - 22000035

Pay Plan: State Courts System

Position Number: 22000035

Salary: $66,535.08 Annually

Posting Closing Date: 01/19/2026

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Position Title

Court Operations consultant

Job Location

Office of the State Courts Administrator, Office of Human Resources, 500 South Duval Street, Tallahassee, Florida

Salary Range

$66,535.08 Annually

Job Description

This position is responsible for administering the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Title I, Pregnant Workers’ Fairness Act (PWFA), and Maternity and Parental Leave programs for the Office of the State Courts Administrator (OSCA). The role requires considerable independent judgment while coordinating with OSCA staff to provide guidance and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.

In addition, the incumbent proposes policy recommendations, facilitates educational and training opportunities, and provides technical assistance to Human Resources liaisons throughout the State Courts System (SCS) on these programs and other leave and accommodation initiatives. This position serves as a backup to the Retirement Coordinator in the administration of retirement accounts for SCS employees, as well as to the ADA Title II Coordinator.

The primary duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Administers FMLA, ADA (Title I), PWFA, and Maternity and Parental Leave for the OSCA

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees and supervisors regarding FMLA, ADA, PWFA, and Maternity and Parental Leave matters.

• Prepare and disseminate all required paperwork.

• Evaluate medical documentation and determine eligibility for protected leave, accommodations, or other entitlements under applicable laws and policies, request medical certification and additional documentation as needed.

• Coordinate the interactive process under the ADA, including reviewing accommodation requests, consulting with supervisors, and facilitating reasonable accommodations.

• Recommend accommodations and other alternatives as appropriate; collaborate with legal counsel, supervisors, and unit chiefs to resolve accommodation issues.

• Evaluate and recommend approval or denial of requests to the HR Chief and State Courts Administrator as appropriate.

• Draft correspondence documenting requests and accommodations; prepare reports, metrics, and summaries related to leave and accommodation requests for internal review and compliance audits.

• Track leave use, approval dates, and recertifications to ensure accurate documentation and timely communication.

• Maintain separate medical files and documentation for employees in accordance with HIPAA and other privacy regulations and document the decision-making process.

• Ensure requests are resolved in a timely manner.

Serves as statewide coordinator for FMLA, ADA (Title I), PWFA, and Maternity and Parental Leave

• Monitor and interpret federal and state laws to ensure SCS compliance.

• Develop SCS policy recommendations for the Court.

• Analyze information and data and prepare reports, metrics, and summaries.

• Develop and deliver training for HR liaisons statewide on FMLA, ADA, PWFA, and Maternity and Parental Leave rights, responsibilities, and procedures.

• Provide technical assistance to HR liaisons statewide.

Serves as the backup to the Retirement Coordinator for the SCS

• Review and process retirement documents.

• Ensure documents are submitted timely to the DMS Division of Retirement and People First Service Center.

Serves as the backup to the ADA Title II Coordinator for the SCS

• Works with the ADA Title II Coordinator to review Title II requests and make recommendations for reasonable accommodations.

• Provide technical assistance to ADA Title II liaisons statewide.

Coordinates and completes special projects as required

• Monitor legislation and conduct legislative bill analysis as appropriate.

Assists with other job-related duties as assigned.

Education and Training Guidelines

Bachelor’s degree in economics, statistics, information technology, business management, public or business administration, social science, or a closely related field.

Five years of related work experience.

Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis.

Additional relevant education may substitute for the recommended experience on a year-for-year basis.

Competencies

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

Knowledge

• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, PWFA, and maternity and parental leave requirements.

• Knowledge of HR policies, compliance standards, and best practices related to leave administration and employee accommodations.

Skills

• Skill in preparing policy recommendations, technical guidance, and training materials.

• Skill in effective written and verbal communication.

Abilities

• Ability to interpret and apply laws, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance.

• Ability to exercise independent judgment in handling complex or sensitive employment matters.

• Ability to provide guidance and consultation to employees, supervisors, and HR partners.

• Ability to coordinate and collaborate with multiple stakeholders throughout a large organization.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information accurately and discreetly.

Special Comments

To be considered for the position, all applicants must:

• Submit a complete and accurate application profile, which includes essential information such as dates of service, reasons for leaving, and other qualifications.

• Ensure that all employment history and detailed information about work experience are included in the application. This should encompass military service, self-employment, job-related volunteer work, internships, and any other relevant experiences, along with explanations for any employment gaps.

Please note that applicants who do not provide all the necessary information will not be considered for this position.

The Florida State Courts System offers a comprehensive selection of State of Florida employee benefits: membership in the Florida Retirement System, optional enrollment in a subsidized health insurance plan, optional enrollment in life, dental, and disability insurance plans, and paid term life insurance.

The Florida State Courts System is a criminal justice agency. The successful applicant will be fingerprinted for the purpose of conducting a criminal history record check.

Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.

In accordance with Section 110.205(2)(c), Florida Statutes, positions with the Florida State Courts System (judicial branch) are not covered under the Career Service System.

How to Apply

Submit a current and complete online State Employment Profile Application through the People First State of Florida Jobs website, and view the State Courts System page at jobs.myflorida.com/go/State-Courts-System/2814300/

An application must be submitted for the position, listing the appropriate class title and position number for which you are applying. Your application must be received by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date. When using the People First State of Florida Jobs website to apply, and assistance is needed with using the system, contact the People First Service Center by phone at 1-866-663-4735.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, sex or gender, religion or creed, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or political opinions or affiliations.

We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.

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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:

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