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MyFlorida GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 48004090 in TALLAHASSEE, Florida
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 48004090
Date: Jun 18, 2024
Location:
TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32304
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Requisition No: 831560
Agency: Department of Education
Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 48004090
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 48004090
Salary: $3,181.30-$3,499.43
Posting Closing Date: 06/28/2024
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VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
LOCATION: TALLAHASSEE
POSITION TITLE: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT l
POSITION NUMBER: 48004090
Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) is a federal-state program that helps people who have physical or mental disabilities get or keep a job. VR is committed to helping people with disabilities find meaningful careers. Our Mission is "to help people with disabilities find and maintain employment and enhance their independence." Our Vision is "to become the first place people with disabilities turn when seeking employment and a top resource for employers in need of qualified employees."
This advertisement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for up to 6 months
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Checks Vendor applications for proper documentation using the proper check lists and established criteria.
Updates the unit’s vendor tracking database system on an as needed basis.
Completes appropriate determination letter in accordance with established procedures. Follows up with vendors regarding incomplete applications and prepares appropriate determination letter in accordance with established procedures within ten (10) working days of the date of initial contact with vendor representative.
Provides daily consultation and assistance to field staff in the operation of the vendor registration program and its responsibilities.
Receives telephone calls, email and other communication from vendors inquiring about their former, current, or pending registration and will respond in a timely and appropriate manner.
Reviewing vendor applications for proper documentation and determining appropriate action in accordance with established procedures in alignment with federal and state law;
Prepares and analyzes reviewer reports and informs supervisor of any impediments to the unit’s workflow; makes recommendations to management to resolve any issues and problems regarding the unit’s workflow;
Informs management of any vendor registration or renewal activities that may need to be modified to assure the achievement of operational goals;
Serves as the primary liaison for the Employment Specialist applications;
Leading and/or assisting with routine monitoring of non-contracted vendor types;
Researching changes to Florida Statutes or licensing requirements of another state agency that may impact vendor registration requirements in alignment with federal and state law;
Preparing management reports and data reports, as requested;
Preparing and conducting training and presentations, as assigned; and
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:
Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis, and of basic management principles and practices; office procedures.
Ability to: collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document work flow and other activities relating to the improvement of management practices; to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials; to conduct fact find-solving techniques; to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments; to communicate effectively; and, to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to use Microsoft Office.
The employee must be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities and maintain goal-directed behavior and performance, sometimes under stressful conditions. The employee must interact courteously with others. The employee’s performance and behavior must demonstrate consideration of the workload concerns of others and must not negatively affect productivity and morale of the unit. Attendance is an essential function of this position.
1-25% Travel
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety. Your packet may be delayed at the final review step if you are missing the below items:
Work History (entered with the most recent/current listed first:
Any and all State of Florida jobs
Any and all Florida University jobs
All periods of employment
Periods of unemployment
Gaps 3 months or more*
Education
Volunteer Experience
Include supervisor names and phone numbers including current place of employment.
*Gaps 3 months or more must be addressed – you will need to account for and explain any gaps in employment including unemployment. You can either list these in your application under Period of Employment or attach a word document listing your gaps.
Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history. Your candidate profile will convert to your official application.
If claiming Right to First Interview (https://www.flrules.org/gateway/ruleno.asp?id=60L-33.004&Section=0) , candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions.
Complete and register your State of Florida Employment Application on-line, which will then enable you to electronically submit your application for advertised vacancies in the state agencies. The State of Florida application online can be edited at any time prior to each submission and will automatically populate when you apply to a specific position.
After you have applied to one or more job advertisements, all submitted applications can be viewed from the "Applicant Home Page" by clicking on "View Your Applicant Submissions. "A listing of all the positions to which you have applied will be displayed. You can view and/or print any or all the submitted applications, although this information is also maintained online.
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Download and then fax a completed application to the People First Service Center at 888-403-2110. Be sure to include the requisition number on each page of your application.
For assistance in completing the employment application or applying for jobs using the People First system, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287.
It is the policy of the Florida Department of Education that applicants for employment undergo level 2 employment screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer.
All applicants for employment or to volunteer who are selected for an interview will be provided with the Consent to Background Screening form for level 2 screening, the Affidavit of Good Moral Character, and the Notice of Rights. The leading candidate for employment or to volunteer will be required to execute the Consent form and Affidavit, report to a designated location, and submit fingerprints for level 2 screening.
No applicant for a designated position will be employed or permitted to volunteer until the level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Department.
Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and federal criminal records checks through the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and may include local criminal records checks through local law enforcement agencies.
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. 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 (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacan cy announcement
STATE OF FLORIDA EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
State of Florida Retirement - 3% Employee Contribution Required
10 Paid Holidays annually
104 Hours of Paid Annual Leave annually
104 Hours of Paid Sick Leave annually
Health Insurance for Individual or Family Coverage – State pays 80% of premium
Life Insurance – State pays premium for $25,000 basic term life insurance for full time employee
Additional supplemental insurances available such as dental, vision, etc.
Tax Deferred Medical and Child Care Reimbursement Accounts available
Benefits information can be found on the following website:
Insurance Benefits: http://www.myflorida.com/MyBenefits
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.
Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee