Requisition No: 490102
Agency: Department of Corrections
Working Title: FDC-GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 70040656 REGION III DIRECTOR'S OFFICE TAMPA & ORLANDO, FL
Position Number: 70040656
Salary:  $51,000.00 - $57,000.00 annually
Posting Closing Date: 10/26/2021
***INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT***
Government Operations Consultant II - 70040656
This advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Region III Director’s Community Corrections Office Tampa & Orlando, FL.
Salary Range: $51,000.00 - $57,000.00 annually
SALARY WILL BE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CURRENT PAY POLICY.
SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The incumbent in this position is considered to have regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions of Chapter 60L-
36, Florida Administrative Code.
The incumbent in this position is expected to become familiar in the Department’s reentry initiatives; display leadership skills that demonstrate the Department’s commitment to reentry efforts while maintaining a professional demeanor.
The incumbent in this position is expected to perform other duties as necessary.
• The incumbent in this position is responsible for coordinating all community corrections training activities within the region of assignment. Responsible for the management of the regional Criminal Justice Standards and Training Trust Fund Budget.Assistance in the management and formulation of training policies and procedures. Responsible for implementing, coordinating, delivering and evaluating training programs.
• Performs planning, management coordination and administration of training programs within the assigned region. Conducts research, collects training data, and formulates reports as instructed. Coordinates with Central Office to evaluate training activities in accordance with Staff Development guidelines. Ensures that all training activities are in accordance with laws, rules, policies, procedures, and guidance from management. Develops training curricula and lesson plans designed to meet circuit specific training needs within a regional area. Reports on all activities to the Community Corrections Regional Director as directed.
• Assists with the scheduling and instruction of Correctional Probation Officer in-service, specialized, and advanced training courses as directed. Provide Pre/Post-Academy training to basic recruits. Responsible for updating lesson plans due to procedure changes. Provide consultation, technical assistance, and training to staff within specified regional area. Assists in maintaining a training library of approved materials that includes training videos, publications, books, lesson plans and other related training materials. Manage and coordinate all activities associated with newly hired probation officers throughout their in-processing, training and certification period.
• Updates and schedules training through the department’s Staff Training and Records System (E-Train). Maintains employee-training records and monitors compliance with annual in-service employee training requirements for certified, auxiliary and support staff using E-Train and ATMS II systems. Assists in preparing training documents necessary for budget requests and other reports or briefings. Serve on committees, special task forces, and projects as assigned.
• Perform other related duties.
• Responsible for implementing, coordinating and facilitating Correctional Probation Officer basic recruit training academies. Manage and coordinate all activities associated with the basic recruit training academy, to include facilitating general and high liability courses.
• Responsible for familarization, coordinating and facilitating cognitive behavioral programming to staff and offenders. Conducts research, collects training data and formulates reports to track the success rates of cognitive behavioral programming.
• Responsible for the facilitation of projects, pilots and initiatives as directed by the Regional Director.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• 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 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 establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to develop various reports.
• Ability to compose professional routine correspondence.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Ability to facilitate Correctional Probation Officer basic recruit training academies.
• Ability to facilitate high liability courses to all certified staff.
• Ability to facilitate cognitive behavioral programming to staff and offenders.
• Knowledge of facilitating Correctional Probation Officer basic recruit academies, FDLE certified General Instructor and High Liability Instructor (Firearms, Defensive Tactics, First Aid), and Cognitive Behavior Facilitator (MRT, T4C).
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Must be able to travel overnight as necessary to conduct/facilitate training as needed.
• General Instructor Techniques Certified.
• Bachelor’s degree with official transcripts from an accredited college or university.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Defensive Tactics instructor certified.
• Firearms Certified.
• Correctional Probation Officer Certified.
Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.
If you are interested in this position and meet the above indicated qualification and have the desired education, knowledge and experience, please submit a State of Florida Application and resume through the People First system. If you experience problems applying on-line, please call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287.
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the closing date.
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.