State of Florida - Department of Education

Requisition No: 861294

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: OPERATIONS & MGMT CONSULTANT I-SES - 48001112

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 48001112

Salary: $40,320.81-63,507.60

Posting Closing Date: 10/01/2025

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Florida Department of Education

Division of Technology and Innovation

Quality Assurance

Position Title: Operations & Mgmt Consultant Mgr - SES

Location: Tallahassee, FL

Turlington Bulding

Pay Range starting at the pay grade minimum: $40,320.81-$63,507.60

CANDIDATES ARE TYPICALLY HIRED AT THE MINIMUM SALARY.

“Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a level 2 background screening pursuant to Chapter 435, Florida Statutes.”

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:

o Any position held by a State of Florida Agency

o Any position held by a Florida University

o All periods of employment from high school graduation

o All periods of current or prior unemployment

o Gaps 3 months or more must be accounted for*

o Any Education

o Any Volunteer Experience

o 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 is unacceptable to 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 candidate MUST attach 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 candidate MUST attach 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.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This is a highly responsible, professional position located in the Division of Technology and Innovation’s (DTI) Quality Assurance Unit. This position requires intermediate-level knowledge of legislative affairs, policy writing and administrative rules with the ability to work independently to conduct reviews, analyses and reporting. This position involves program oversight of legislative responsibilities for the division, administrative rule updates, and department data sharing agreements. Knowledge of federal laws and state statutes and regulations governing the administration of education programs and use of information technology along with the ability to interpret and apply those statutes and regulations to ensure compliance is desirable.

The Division of Technology and Innovation provides technological support for the Florida Department of Education. This includes K-12 education, the workforce development system (WDIS) and the Florida College System (FCS). DTI delivers data collection and data quality services, as well as manages the Education Data Warehouse (EDW) technology planning and management, educational technology and data center operations such as applications development and support and customer/end user support.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position will be expected to perform the following duties:

• Provides analytical work designed to add value and improve the organization’s operations by bringing a systematic approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of management and governance processes within Division of Technology and Innovation.
• Manages the analyzing and tracking of legislation to the extent of identifying agency requirements, technology and financial impacts for division wide decision making.
• Serves as agency legislative liaison; provides reports, summaries and analysis of day-to-day legislative actions.
• Develops action plans specific to legislative impacts.
• Coordinates, develops and prepares legislative budget request for submission to deputy commissioner.
• Researches legislative bills and identifies the impacts to technology.
• Develops and manages the legislative budget request submission schedule.
• Provides project planning and management around legislative initiatives, policies, procedures and audits.
• Analyzes and evaluates legislative requests for potential new or modified systems and develops cost analysis.
• Establishes and maintains a cooperative working relationship with all information technology staff and customers.
• Coordinates and facilitates meetings to the extent that it fosters organizational improvement.
• Provides direction and recommendations that will contribute to overall agency success.
• Provides executive management with current and detailed information critical to IT operations.
• Displays professionalism when interacting with staff and DTI customers at all times.

Performs other duties as assigned.

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 unit. Attendance is an essential function.

The employee is expected to demonstrate knowledge, skills, and ability to prepare, provide, and deliver quality work products representative of the Department's commitment to quality, efficient services and practices.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, expected to master in order for the position to meet expectations for evaluations and completion of probationary year:

• Understanding of principles of governmental organizations, information technology, auditing, and accountability.
• Experience in writing, editing and proofreading documents and reports.
• Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents, and other written materials.
• Experience using word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet software, preferably Microsoft versions (WORD, POWERPOINT, and EXCEL).
• Skill in the functionality of database processes and data analysis.
• Ability to quickly assimilate new policies and procedures and educate others in the implementation of such.
• Skilled in identifying commonalities, efficiencies, deficits and gaps in processes, policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis is preferred.
• Knowledge of basic management principles and practices.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• No travel is required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

At least 3 years of professional experience working with legislation, policies and procedures or administrative rules.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preferences will be given to:

• Applicants who meet both professional and educational experience.
• Applicants who have a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or University.

EDUCATIONAL SUBSITITUIONS:

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

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• A master’s degree from an accredited college or university

A degree is not required, and can be accepted as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience, not to exceed the following below:

Two years of direct experience for an associate degree.

Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree

Six years of direct experience for a master’s degree.

Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree.

Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree.

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

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.

LOCATION:

This position is located in the Turlington building at 325 W. Gaines Street, Tallahassee. No telework option.

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:

1. Higher Student Achievement

2. Seamless Articulation and Maximum Access

3. Skilled Workforce and Economic Development

4. 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)

• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (www.myfrs.com)
• Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year
• Annual and Sick Leave Benefits
• Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities)
• 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 care about the success of our clients.
• We are always improving our technology, our tools, our customer’s experiences and ourselves.
• A rewarding experience for reliable, compassionate and professional employees.

LEAVE INFORMATION:

• Annual Leave - 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 - Employees in Senior Management Service and Selected Exempt Service positions shall be credited with 104 hours of sick leave upon appointment. In subsequent years, the annual allotment is credited on the anniversary date of initial appointment.

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 2 screening 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.

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