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MyFlorida GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 42005783 (STATE PERSONNEL SYSTEM EMPLOYEES ONLY) in TALLAHASSEE, Florida
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 42005783 (STATE PERSONNEL SYSTEM EMPLOYEES ONLY)
Date: Jun 25, 2024
Location:
TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32305 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32304 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32302 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32310 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32316 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32312 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32317 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32309
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Requisition No: 831991
Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services
Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 42005783 (STATE PERSONNEL SYSTEM EMPLOYEES ONLY)
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 42005783
Salary: $68,000.14
Posting Closing Date: 06/28/2024
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GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
FOOD, NUTRITION AND WELLNESS
*STATE PERSONNEL SYSTEM OPPORTUNITY—
ONLY CURRENT STATE PERSONNEL SYSTEM
EMPLOYEES WILL BE CONSIDERED.*
CONTACT:
LaSharonte Williams-Potts (850) 617-7438
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of professional experience in systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research, program evaluation, or administrative work.
A master's degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.
Professional or nonprofessional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.
Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license.
EDUCATIONAL NOTE: Graduates utilizing education attained in the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position will not be appointed until verification of the applicable degree has been obtained. Foreign trained graduates utilizing a degree attained outside of the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position must be prepared to provide a copy of a credential evaluation conducted by an Approved Credential Evaluation Agency. A list of approved agencies can be viewed at “Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies, Florida Department of Education.”Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies (fldoe.org) (https://www.fldoe.org/teaching/certification/foreign-trained-grads/approved-credential-evaluation-agencie.stml)
ATTENTION CANDIDATES
To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:
All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values
and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Occassional travel required for attendance/presentations at conferences and meetings.
NOTES:
Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.
Actual hours of work shift will be established by supervisor and based on providing departmental coverage for established business hours.
JOB DUTIES:
General: Performs advanced informational and educational work for the Division of Food, Nutrition and Wellness. Work involves complex evaluation, research, and independent analyses of existing program operations and activities. Conducts comprehensive preparation, coordination and dissemination of information related to federal feeding programs to contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of the agency and its program sponsors and recipient agencies. Conducts comprehensive preparation, coordination and dissemination of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the division’s programs. Coordinates the development, analysis, implementation and documentation of guidelines, policies, procedures, rules and regulations for the serious deficiency processes, complaint investigations and appeals. Serves as the division’s alternate Rule Coordinator, alternate Civil Rights Coordinator, alternate Appeals Liaison, and alternate Forms Coordinator.
Analyzes and interprets federal regulations, program trends and operational functions to effectively plan, develop and maintain division handbooks, procedures, policy releases, rules, and other program materials. Analyzes and interprets legislation and regulations affecting division programs and drafts formal comments and/or rules for publication. Plans, develops, and coordinates program changes with division management to ensure complete and timely implementation of program rules and regulations.
Serves as a liaison with the Office of General Counsel on all program appeals. Coordinates with attorneys regarding resolution of legal issues and sufficiency of compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, administrative rules and regulations. Develops, organizes, and maintains tracking logs and routing control of serious deficiency and other adverse action correspondence to ensure that all documents are sound. Prepares hearing documents and concise reports with findings of fact and recommended actions. Ensures the maintenance and accuracy of the serious deficiency and other adverse action electronic files and timelines. Monitors all administrative proceedings.
Oversees the adoption of rules for the division, including preparing the proposed rule and all other documents, seeking advisement from the division program attorney and the department Rule Coordinator. When necessary, drafts any supplemental notices or other documents that may be required and holds workshops or hearings when required. Reviews and routes division forms for approval. Maintains a working relationship with the department’s Forms Coordinator to ensure the division is in compliance at all times.
Processes and tracks serious deficiency determinations, including reviewing all documentation to ensure sufficiency and monitoring administrative proceedings. Responsible for making independent determinations of serious deficiency upon recommendation from appropriate division staff. Evaluates serious deficiency trends. Develops, coordinates, and implements changes to processes, procedures, tools and training materials regarding serious deficiencies to improve efficiency, effectiveness and consistency statewide. Ensures the accuracy and completeness of the State Disqualified List.
Responds to Civil Rights complaints received by the division. Maintains and updates as needed the division’s Civil Rights Complaint Procedures in accordance with FNS 113-1. Ensures civil rights training is provided to staff and program sponsors. Develops and provides guidance to program sponsors about Civil Rights complaint procedures. Ensures complaints are forwarded to the U.S. Department of Agriculture in a timely manner. Researches, processes, and ensures final disposition of complaints referred to the division for investigation. Maintains a detailed complaint log for all complaints received. Prepares formal follow-up correspondence as necessary to explain the status of complaint resolution or action taken by the division. Ensures the most current version of the nondiscrimination statement is utilized in all division publications.
Drafts waiver requests in accordance with the statutory requirements in Section 12(l) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (NSLA), 42 U.S.C. 1760(l) when needed. Ensures all information required by U.S. Department of Agriculture, as outlined in in Section 12(l) of the NSLA, is included in each waiver request, including submission of all required data and information. Ensures the required public notice of all waiver requests is provided in the same manner in which the department usually provides similar notices and information to the public. Consults with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Regional Office when developing waiver requests to ensure well-reasoned, thorough requests are submitted. Requests renewal of waivers after the initial waiver period has expired, if needed.
Assists with the emergency management functions of the bureau during periods of disaster. Performs other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of U.S. Department of Agriculture regulations for nutrition programs.
Strong writing and editing skills using the Associated Press (AP) style.
Effective verbal and written communication, human relations, and organizational skills
Skill in providing customer service excellence to both internal and external customers.
Skill in operating a personal computer with word processing, database, and spreadsheet software.
Skill in effective critical thinking.
Ability to formulate policies and procedures.
Ability to analyze problems, evaluate alternatives, and recommend effective solutions.
Ability to process information in a logical manner and to assess validity.
Ability to compose effective instructional and/or explanatory materials.
Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet strict deadlines while maintaining extreme attention to detail.
Ability to adapt successfully and quickly to change and deliver quality results in a timely manner.
Ability to plan, organize and work independently, as well as within a team environment.
Ability to prepare and direct information effectively.
Ability to interpret and translate division programs and research accurately.
Ability to plan, develop, coordinate, conduct, monitor, and evaluate training programs and activities.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion.
Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
The 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:
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 visit www.myfrs.com ;)
Flexible Spending Accounts;
Tuition waivers;
And more!
For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com .
For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the“Total Compensation Estimator Tool”located above under the “Posting Closing Date.”
SPECIAL NOTES:
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.
Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee