Requisition No: 827915 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 42003565 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY) 1

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42003565 

Salary: $38,175.54 - $47,000.20 

Posting Closing Date: 04/29/2024 

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GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I 

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES 

DIVISION OF LICENSING

***INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY—

ONLY CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF

AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES WILL BE CONSIDERED.***

CONTACT: 

Whitney Bryan, (850) 245-5663 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of professional experience in systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research, program evaluation, training and development, education, 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.Please Note: There will be a numerically based work sample administered with an established minimum required passing score to all eligible candidates as part of the hiring process for this position. 

***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. 

NOTES: 

Successful applicant must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment. 

JOB DUTIES: 

Responsible for receiving risk protection order records, researching respondent information in various databases (Reflections, IPM, and CCIS) to determine whether the respondent holds licenses issued by the division, entering information in Reflections and IPM, and notifying appropriate parties within the division regarding the status of applicants or licensees as respondents so appropriate administrative action can be initiated. Communicate with clerks of court to obtain additional information when required. 

Responsible for independently preparing responses to public records requests received from State Attorneys Offices and ensuring compliance with Chapter 119, 493 and 790.06, Florida Statutes. Responsible for coordinating responses to public records requests with the division’s Senior Attorney and keeping supervisor informed on public records requests, complex correspondence generated, and all administrative actions performed. Distribute subpoenas and responsive records to regional office representatives who may appear in court to authenticate division documents. 

Maintains current information on department, policies, programs, and processes and provides customer assistance. Processes a variety of correspondence. Consistently tracks files and assists in the development of materials, reports, and correspondence in support of special projects. 

Perform other related duties as required. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.
• Ability to review data for accuracy and completeness.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Knowledge of basic computer operations.
• Knowledge of Chapter 493 and section 790.06, F.S.

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