Requisition No: 823397 

Agency: Department of Law Enforcement

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT - 71002570

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 71002570 

Salary: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 03/28/2024 

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GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT

OFFICE OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL/PUBLIC RECORDS

**Open-Competitive Opportunity**

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is in the Public Records Section, reporting to the Office of Open Government. This is a full-time position that requires independent and complex administrative and consultative work which may include data entry, processing, research, and filing a variety of documents. The position provides coordination of the administrative activities within the Public Records Section by assisting department personnel and the public on issues relating to public records requests.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific duties include:

• Assisting with legal issues related to the Department’s obligations under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes (the Public Records Law)
• Conducting independent and complex research, procurement, analysis, and production of records
• Receiving and organizing records from various records systems directly from the program areas of the department
• Ensuring completeness of FDLE responses to public records requests by reviewing documents provided, pursuant to records searches conducted, to ascertain that responses address the specific nature of the requests
• Reviewing records for all applicable exemptions under current Florida or federal law, and redacts exempt and confidential information before the records are released to the requestor, confirming exemptions claimed with Department’s legal staff as needed
• Assisting with record production in Capital Post Conviction cases pursuant to the Rules of Criminal Procedure and to ensure that records produced are filed with the records repository of the Department of State within the time requirements of the rule; and
• Assisting with legal issues related to the Department’s obligations under Florida Statutes Chapters 27, 92, 119, 120, and 943.

To be considered as a potential candidate, you must meet the minimum qualifications(s) listed below. Degrees must be from an accredited college or university as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A high school diploma or its equivalent and two years of experience in planning, research and evaluation, or administrative work or
2. 60 semester hours, or equivalent, of coursework from an accredited college or university or
3. Any combination of education or experience, as described above, for a total of two years.

Note: 30 semester hours, or equivalent, of coursework from an accredited college or university is equivalent to one year of experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position;
• Knowledge of the procedures and techniques for effective verbal and written communication;
• Knowledge of Florida Statutes and Attorney General’s opinions as related to public records and dissemination of records to various entities
• Ability to read and understand criminal investigative and intelligence date
• Ability to collect, evaluates, analyze and summarize criminal investigative and intelligence data
• Ability to review large amounts of criminal investigative and intelligence data and determine the significance completeness and usefulness of the data
• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate and complete work assignments and
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

BASE SALARY:

Starting salary will be at the minimum of the class pay range, unless otherwise dictated by FDLE’s pay policy and is determined by the applicant’s education and experience. Future vacancies may be filled from this position advertisement.

Government Operations Consultant I

$40,000.00 – A high school diploma and two years of experience in planning, research and evaluation, or administrative work

Government Operations Consultant II

$45,000.00 – A bachelor’s degree

Government Operations Consultant III

$50,000.00 – A bachelor's degree and two years of experience in analysis, planning, research, evaluation, or administrative work.

HOW YOU WILL GROW:

FDLE recognizes the importance of growth and success while fostering a family-oriented work environment. We encourage our members to seek opportunities for professional growth through training, team building, and mentoring. Our four Fundamental Values of Service, Integrity, Respect and Quality will guide you as you embark on a lifelong career at FDLE.

OUR SALARY & BENEFITS:

Starting salary will be the minimum of the class pay range, unless otherwise dictated by FDLE’s pay policy. FDLE is a State of Florida Employer and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• State of Florida Tuition Waiver Program;
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave
• HMO and PPO health insurance options with premiums starting as low as $50 per month
• $25,000 in automatic life insurance coverag;
• Multiple supplemental insurance options including: dental, vision, disability and more
• Pension and investment retirement plan options; and
• Tax deferred medical and child care reimbursement accounts.

ABOUT OUR AGENCY:

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) employs more than 1,900 members statewide – either at headquarters in Tallahassee or in one of seven regional operations centers (ROCs). Our mission is topromote public safety and strengthen domestic security. Click here for additional information about FDLE.

HIRING PROCESS:

You will be evaluated for this job based on your previous knowledge and experience. Additional reviews may be performed to screen for preferred qualifications, experience and education. Your qualifications will be based on knowledge, skills, and abilities and other elements relevant to this position supported by the information in your application. Qualifying questions will only be credited if verifiable by the information provided on your application including specifically required software/computer skills. You may be contacted to participate in a selection process which may consist of written exercises, work samples, skills tests, interviews, drug screen and fingerprinting. You may be notified by email to participate in a selection process. Failure to reply within a designated timeframe may exclude you from further consideration. Future vacancies may be filled from this position advertisement.

BACKGROUND:

FDLE requires an extensive background process of all recommended applicants. The elements of a background include: financial credit check, criminal history of applicant and applicant’s immediate family or roommates, personal references, employment and education verifications (which includes official transcript(s)), drug screen and fingerprinting. This information will be utilized to make the final hiring decision.

NOTES:

Preference will be given to current FDLE members who have satisfactorily completed at least six months of the probationary period for their current position.

REMINDERS:

1. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov.
2. If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be cancelled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 

The State of Florida hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.

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.