GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 48007266 (BLIND SERVICES)

　　Date: Jan 18, 2024

　　Location:

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　　Requisition No: 820833

　　Agency: Department of Education

　　Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 48007266 (BLIND SERVICES)

　　Pay Plan: Career Service

　　Position Number: 48007266

　　Salary: $42,776.81 to $47,054.49 Annually

　　Posting Closing Date: 02/01/2024

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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 responsible for providing management consulting services pertaining to budget allocations, program assessments, audit coordination, and training for the Bureau of Client Services and Program Support within the Division of Blind Services (DBS). The incumbent must be detail oriented, organized, and able to work independently and as part of a team.

　　Examples of Work:

　　Maintain and practice a current understanding of Department of Education and DBS policies and guidelines regarding information security.

　　Collect/report performance data related to the Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) program and analyze data to determine trends in service use, number of clients served, service quality, etc.

　　Prepare and submit required state/federal reports including:

　　RSA 911 Quarterly VR Case Service Report

　　RSA 113 Quarterly Cumulative Caseload Report

　　NVRA Quarterly Voter’s Registration Report

　　RSA 70B Annual Older Blind Report

　　RSA 722 Annual Client Appeal Report

　　HHS 704 Independent Living Adult Program Report

　　Serve as the fiscal liaison for the Bureau of Client Services and communicate fiscal needs to the Bureau of Operations and Compliance.

　　Coordinate district authorization requests for advances or additional funding and provide documentation for the Bureau Chief’s review/approval.

　　Determine district budget allocations by compiling data based on statistical studies/analyses of past and current years to prepare budgets.

　　Monitor district budgets through AWARE-QPIS Reports.

　　Review operating budgets periodically to analyze trends affecting budget needs.

　　Manage program data analysis service evaluation reports.

　　Participate in statewide program training.

　　Complete mandatory training annually as required by the Department of Education.

　　Other duties as assigned.

　　Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

　　Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis.

　　Knowledge of basic management principles and practices.

　　Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document work flow and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices.

　　Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials.

　　Ability to conduct fact-finding research.

　　Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.

　　Ability to work independently.

　　Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to operational and management analysis activities.

　　Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

　　Ability to communicate effectively.

　　Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

　　Minimum Qualifications:

　　A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and four years of professional experience in systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research, program evaluation, engineering or administrative work.

　　A master's degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for one 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.

　　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 clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

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