Requisition No: 830147

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 42005559

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42005559

Salary: $48,140.46 - $52,954.20

Posting Closing Date: 06/20/2024

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GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

FOOD, NUTRITION AND WELLNESS

***OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY***

CONTACT:

Shari Hubbard; 850-617-7442

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, legislative, communications/public relations 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.

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.

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)

***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:

Moderate travel required.

Must be willing to obtain additional training or education relative to job functions.

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.

Some weekend and evening travel required for completing reviews and attendance/presentations at conferences and meetings.

JOB DUTIES:

General: Serves as the division’s Strategic Partnerships Coordinator. Responsible for cultivating and maintaining strong, mutually beneficial partnerships between the division and mission-aligned stakeholders that foster meaningful engagement and promote wellness and access to nutritious foods in support of the division’s strategic plan. Serves as the division’s primary point of contact for committees and work groups that support the division’s initiatives. Serves as Contract Manager for the statutorily created and legislatively or federally funded food and nutrition projects.

Cultivates new and enhances existing partnerships and collaborations with industry leaders across state, corporate, community-based and non-profit organizations by serving as a liaison to meetings and events to advance division engagement initiatives and foster meaningful engagement in the fields of food, nutrition and wellness. Recruits and builds partnerships; recommends new research or resources for the promotion, benefit and advancement of division programs and of the department’s food access and food insecurity initiatives. Follows up on partnership leads and communications. Develops and maintains open lines of communication with food systems stakeholders to expand the division’s reach. Recommends and implements engagement activities, including, but not limited to, planning, coordinating and/or presenting to potential partners at conferences, meetings and workshops. Spearheads special projects designated by division leadership.

Develops and maintains systems and records for all current and prospective partners and supporters of the division’s programs. Communicates regularly with staff across the division to coordinate partnership efforts. Responds to telephone inquiries, written correspondence, and emails regarding engagement activities. Gives informational and promotional presentations to increase public and local decision makers’ understanding of the federal nutrition programs and initiatives administered by the division.

Researches grant and sponsorship opportunities to support the division’s programs and strategic priorities. Maintains database of funding found with specific dates, timelines, and criteria, in addition to the division’s funding needs and interests. Communicates appropriately the grant and sponsorship opportunities found to responsible division staff. Provides high-level assistance to division staff with the development of grant and sponsorship proposals. Identifies appropriate partners for in-kind donations, letters of support, and grant implementation.

Serves as Contract Manager for statutorily created and legislatively or federally funded food and nutrition initiatives. Oversees the contract process from solicitation to execution. Monitors contract performance for compliance with statutory, regulatory, and contract terms. Provides guidance and technical assistance regarding the development and application of program guidelines and processes. Receives and reviews reports for adequate progress. When applicable, drafts and submits to the director the annual report to the Legislature for review, approval, and submission.

Measures and evaluates the effectiveness of key partnerships and engagement initiatives. Utilizes results to determine best practices and best use of resources to share and promote information about programs. Identifies, recommends and incorporates best practices for partnership building based on need and analysis. Creates and implements partner retention strategies appropriate to the division’s mission. Serves as the division’s primary point of contact for committees and work groups that support the division’s initiatives.

Assists with the emergency management functions of the division during disaster activations. Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of corporate/community capacity building techniques and principles.
• Skill in project management.
• Skill in providing excellent customer service to both internal and external customers.
• Skill in soliciting, building and cultivating relationships, and utilizing a strong network of contacts.
• Ability to analyze problems, evaluate alternatives and recommend effective solutions.
• Ability to process information in a logical manner and assess validity.
• Ability to weigh the relative costs and benefits of a potential action.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and assist in overseeing the work of others.
• Ability to plan, organize and work independently, as well as within a team environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to work in a setting requiring self-motivation/cooperative decision-making and to work effectively with diverse groups of people.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet strict deadlines while maintaining extreme attention to detail.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to adapt successfully and quickly to change and deliver quality results in a timely manner.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion.

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.