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GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 48002577

Date: Jan 12, 2026

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Requisition No: 868070

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 48002577

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 48002577

Salary: AGENCY TO UPDATE

Posting Closing Date: 02/03/2026

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Florida Department of Education

Division of Early Learning

Office of Program Integrity

Position Title: Government Operations Consultant III (CS)

Salary Range: $50,584.67-$58,000

ANTICIPATED VACANCY

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 isunacceptableto 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 candidateMUSTattach 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 candidateMUSTattach 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:

Emilie Willis, 850-245-0332

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This is a team lead position responsible for independently performing advanced level work under the limited supervision of the Senior Management Analyst Supervisor in the Program Integrity Section, Financial Administration & Budget, Division of Early Learning. Duties require a substantial degree of independent activity to conduct performance reviews and audits of a complex administrative program for the Division. This position involves administrative, fiscal and program oversight responsibilities for the statewide delivery of School Readiness and Voluntary Prekindergarten programs. Duties require knowledge and understanding of federal and state statutes and regulations governing the administration of these programs. As a team leader this position provides supervision of activities of the Accountability unit’s programmatic reviews of early learning coalitions and is the primary contact for assigned reviews.

Participates in Accountability Reviews (to include onsite monitoring) of the early learning coalitions and statewide contracts to evaluate operational effectiveness and ensure compliance with School Readiness, Child Care Resource and Referral, and Voluntary Pre Kindergarten statutory and regulatory requirements, and Agency Rules and policies

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:

+ Coordinates and disseminates assignments to team to facilitate the desk and on-site monitoring and reviews of early learning coalition activities. Provides administrative guidance, mentoring and support to field unit as needed. Ensure team members meet deadlines.

+ Implements and maintains a project tracking system to ensure that programmatic reviews and monitoring reports are completed on time and meet administrative requirements. As assigned, prepare, update and review tracking system for annual monitoring results.

+ Communicate with supervisor and team regarding project status and outcomes.

+ Coordinates special projects, special reviews, and prepares and analyzes the risk assessment/trends process.

+ Assists with the design and management of projects and reviews to ensure timely completion. Common field methodologies include surveys, analyses of program outcomes, on-site examinations, interviews, conducting focus groups, file reviews, and review of coalitions service plans, continuity of operations plan (coop), annual reports, fiscal reports, plan amendments, eligibility, data security, reimbursement and fraud prevention.

+ Reviews documents or interface with appropriate coalition or statewide contractor and DEL staff to ensure compliance with applicable VPK and School Readiness statutory, regulatory and best practice requirements.

+ Document findings and prepare written recommendations for implementation of new systems, procedures or organizational changes.

+ Prepare and analyze findings of Accountability unit’s reviews to ensure quality, and make recommendations as needed.

+ Edit and proofread reports and other written materials.

+ Provides customer service to both internal and external customers.

+ Makes reasonable effort to adhere to established safety procedures and practices in the workplace.

+ Provide related technical assistance, including action planning, attending on and off-site meetings, giving direction for organization development, reimbursement practices. Provides explanation of findings to local Early Learning Coalition (ELC) staff and board members.

+ Assist with preparing periodic risk assessments for ELC and other entities.

+ Serves as backup in performing Annual Fiscal Compliance Monitoring Tasks, as needed

+ Reviews policies, procedures, guidelines and state and local plans and evaluate the impact on operations and identify potential problems and recommends appropriate corrective action.

+ Assist in the development of monitoring tools and guidance including the development of forms and reports.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

+ Knowledge of principles of governmental organization, budgeting, auditing, and accountability.

+ Knowledge of EFS Systems.

+ Knowledge of the Early Learning Programs and the Florida Department of Children and Family system is preferred.

+ Knowledge of basic management principles and practices.

+ Experience in editing and proofreading documents and reports.

+ Experience writing for and/or testifying before high-level executives expressing sensitive conclusions and recommendations based upon quantitative and qualitative data.

+ Proficient in using Microsoft Office software to create presentations and spreadsheets, specifically Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word

+ Skilled in the functionality of database processes and data analysis.

+ Ability to understand new policies and procedures and educate others in the implementation of such.

+ Ability to identify problems and utilize problem-solving techniques.

+ Ability to provide excellent customer service and treat others with courtesy, respect and dignity.

+ Ability to present a positive image.

+ Ability to work together as a team to support the unit, department and/or organization to accomplish the goals of the unit, department and/or organization.

+ Ability to interpret and apply those statutes and regulations to ensure compliance is desirable

+ Ability to analyze effectiveness of programs and identify and facilitate changes needed to meet program requirements and improve performance.

+ Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.

+ Ability to be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities and maintain goal.

+ Ability to work and perform under stressful conditions.

+ Ability to demonstrate consideration of the workload concerns of others and must not negatively affect productivity and morale of the unit.

+ Ability to work independently and perform tasks and responsibilities with limited guidance and direction.

+ Ability to gather, analyze and organize information into logical format for presentation in reports, documents, and other written materials.

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 unit. Attendance is an essential function.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required Licensure/Registration/Certification/Experience or Education:

+ Four years of applicable work experience

+ Proficient in Microsoft Office software

+ Ability to Travel throughout the State of Florida is required for this position

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preferences will be given to:

+ Applicants who meet both the professional and educational experience.

+ Applicants who complete a pplication information and hire requirements listed in the advertisement to completion.

EDUCATIONAL SUBSITITUIONS:

SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements.

+ A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or University in business administration, economics, finance management, accounting, public administration, social science, or other qualitative and research fields can substitute for 4 years of direct experience.

Related work experience may not substitute for any licensure, certification, or registration required by an agency and indicated in the advertised job description.

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUATION MISSION STATEMENT

Every day the Department of Education works hand in hand with parents, teachers, educators, and community members to improve Florida's education system for students of all backgrounds

and abilities. Our site reflects this cooperative relationship and the role that so many Floridians play in ensuring student success.

The FDOE’s mission for Florida’s Early Learning-20 education system is to increase the proficiency of all students within one seamless, efficient system, by allowing them the opportunity to expand their knowledge and skills through learning opportunities and research valued by students, parents, and communities.

Serving approximately 3 million students, 4,400 public schools, 28 colleges, 200,000 instructional staff, 46,000 college professors and administrators, and 340,000 full-time staff throughout the state, FDOE enhances programs and services for Florida’s students from early learning through college and career development. In addition, FDOE manages programs that assist individuals who are blind, visually-impaired, or disabled succeed either in school settings or careers - encouraging independence and self-sufficiency.

FDOE’s goal is to hire individuals to provide:

+ Higher Student Achievement

+ Seamless Articulation and Maximum Access

+ Skilled Workforce and Economic Development

+ Quality Services

Florida Department of Education

WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!

+ State Group Insurance coverage options

+ (health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option)

+ Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year

+ Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required)

+ Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities)

+ Retirement plan options, including employer contributions ( www.myfrs.com )

+ + Annual and Sick Leave Benefits

+ + Flexible Spending Accounts

+ 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 are always improving our technology, our tools, our customer’s experiences and ourselves.

+ We care about the success of our clients.

+ A rewarding experience for reliable, compassionate and professional employees.

LEAVE INFORMATION: (CS)

+ + 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 2screening 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 clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location:

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