Government Operations Consultant I - 48007075 (Blind Services)

Requisition No: 830773

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 48007075 (BLIND SERVICES)

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 48007075

Salary: $38,175.60 - $41,993.16 Annually

Posting Closing Date: 06/29/2024

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DIVISION OF BLIND SERVICES

LOCATION: TALLAHASSEE(LEON COUNTY)

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A LEVEL 2 BACKGROUND SCREENING IS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

CANDIDATES ARE TYPICALLY HIRED AT THE MINIMUM SALARY.

ALL EMPLOYMENT GAPS MUST BE EXPLAINED AND INCLUDED WITH WORK HISTORY WHEN APPLYING.

This is a State of Florida Career Service (CS) Opportunity.

Job Description:

This position is located within the Division of Blind Services in Tallahassee,Florida. The incumbent in this position will serve as the assistant to the Bureau Chief of Client Services & Program Support. Duties will include organizing meetings, securing lodging and meeting space, reviewing and editing policies and procedures prior to dissemination, and processing travel authorizations and reimbursements for the Bureau.

Examples of Work:

• Serves as the Bureau's personnel liaison, as such the incumbent will be responsible for preparing personnel action requests, preparing and routing recommendation packets, preparing/drafting memos, completing forms, and working with the division's Personnel Administrator as needed on HR-related duties.

• Prepares documents and correspondence, prepare, and submit travel authorizations and travel reimbursements, maintain all administrative records, and other documents as directed.

• Maintains travel logs/vehicle records for the district offices and prepares monthly fleet reports.

• Assists the Bureau Chief with special projects and daily activities to ensure timely completion of all tasks assigned to and by the Bureau Chief.

• Creates, reviews, and edits spreadsheets, presentations, and other MS documents prior to dissemination.

• Provides general information and technical assistance to field staff and the public.

• Responsible for records management, setting up new files and filing systems, and maintaining the current filing system for the team.

• Assists with planning and facilitation of meetings and special events.

• Serves as the back-up to the Director and Deputy Director's assistant during absences and vacancies.

• Perform other duties as requested.

• Some travel may be neccessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or its equivalent.

• College education from an accredited institution can substitute at the rate of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours for each year of the required nonsupervisory/non-managerial experience.

To be considered for a position with the Division of Blind Services:

• All fields in the candidate profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.

• All previous periods of employment must be listed and accounted for. Periods of employment should be entered with the most recent/current listed first.

• Periods of employment should include the supervisor's name and contact information.

• Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed. Gaps of employment of 3 months or more must be addressed on the application.

• Work history, hours worked, and formal education fields must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position. Putting "see resume" does not substitute for completing all sections of the candidate profile.

• Responses to qualifying questions must be verifiable in the candidate profile. Not all applicants will be interviewed. Preference will be given for qualifying veterans, employees in layoff status and qualified candidates based on a review of their overall scores, KSAs, primary and supplemental applications, as well as completion of any required work samples, willingness questionnaires, and behavioral/personality/skills tests, and interview responses, as applicable. References and file reviews from previous employment will be verified to determine suitability.

• Resumes and other documentation can be attached to provide additional information.

• Individuals lacking the ability to competently do the job and those who are unable to positively contribute to a productive team environment, need not apply.

• The successful candidate must be able to pass a Level II Background screening.

• If you are claiming Veteran's Preference, you must attach the correct supporting documentation to be considered (DD214).

• If you are claiming Right to First Interview, you must attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying to be considered.

The Florida Division of Blind Services is committed

to increasing recruitment and hiring of Veterans and individuals with disabilities and

improving employment outcomes.

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 clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.