GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 60049699- ESS Program Partner Network

GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 60049699- ESS Program Partner Network Date: May 26, 2023 Location: MIAMI, FL, US, 33128 CAROL CITY, FL, US, 33055 CORAL GABLES, FL, US, 33186 DANIA BEACH, FL, US, 33004 HIALEAH GARDENS, FL, US, 33018 HOLLYWOOD, FL, US, 33024 MIAMI BEACH, FL, US, 33139 MIAMI GARDENS, FL, US, 33056 MIAMI LAKES, FL, US, 33016 MIAMI, FL, US, 33174 MIAMI, FL, US, 33181 MIAMI, FL, US, 33283 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforceoperations/humanresourcemanagement/forjobapplicants/everify) .Requisition No: 803628 Agency: Children and FamiliesWorking Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 60049699- ESS Program Partner NetworkPosition Number: 60049699 Salary: $40,739.82 min to $55,000 max - based on relevant experience Posting Closing Date: 05/31/2023 Open competitive opportunity. Government Operations Consultant II Economic Self Sufficiency Partnerships & Prevention team Working title: ESS Partner Network Specialist THIS IS NOT A TELEWORK POSITION. CANDIDATE WILL BE REQUIRED TO WORK IN THE OFFICE. Location is open within theSouthern region (Miami-Dade). Location:401 NW 2nd Ave., Miami, FL, 33128 Some travel may be required. This is a full-time Career Service position, working 40 hours per week. Regular business hours are 8:00 am - 5:00 pm EST, Monday to Friday. Salary to be determined, based on experience, up to $40,739.82 min to $55,000 max. If selected for hire, current DCF employees will be compensated in accordance with the DCF salary policy. Required Minimum Qualifications:

At least one (1) year of experience working for DCF in the Economic Self Sufficiency program.

At least one (1) year of experience in building and sustaining working relationships and communication with community organizations; coalitions; faith-based organizations and Governmental agencies.

At least one (1) year of e xperience in researching and identifying gaps in services.

Ability to travel, sometimes overnight, throughout the Region and State to perform the job duties.

Preference will be given to candidates who meet the following:

Experience in public speaking, conducting trainings, and/or presenting in front of groups.

Proficient using MS Excel.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

This is a professional position in the Office of Economic Self Sufficiency (ESS) requiring careful time management and initiative to plan and execute external affair duties including critical communication and outreach projects.

The incumbent will perform a variety of complex office functions requiring independent judgment, research, collection of information/data, and maintains the confidentiality of sensitive information. Initiates special projects and provides guidance to ensure deadlines are met and or targets are achieved.

The incumbent will represent the Department and/or ESS at meetings and conferences as requested, will work to guide content for communication materials, and will establish events to encourage stakeholder engagement and policy briefs to guide discussion regarding program initiatives.

The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Serves as the program’s representative to the community, including, but not limited to, attending meetings and conferences, and forming partnerships to address department priorities.

Create external communication tools, such as Spotlights, posters, and other messaging, to be distributed to partners and external stakeholders.

Develops and directs external communications and marketing strategy to maximize the Department’s strategy in building critical stakeholder relationships and partnerships.

Assist with the safety coordination, emergency operations planning and logistics coordinating according to the Emergency Operations Plan.

Format and edit documents, publications, and presentations for program office.

Participate in meetings with stakeholders to provide guidance on ESS programs, policies, projects, and overall assistance with navigating state resources.

Performs and coordinates research on special projects and develops supporting data and materials for use by the Partnerships and Prevention unit, Director and Assistant Secretary in meetings and public speaking engagements.

Develops and maintains a system for inter and intra program information dissemination and documentation control for all program offices to ensure that planning is based upon the most current information available and their reports of uniform quality.

Works independently to plan, organize and coordinate tasks, travel events, stakeholder meetings and develop statewide strategies.

Responsible for receiving inquiries from the public and agency partners, fulfilling requests for statements and data through collaboration with subject matter experts to correctly represent the policy and objective of the ESS program.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:

Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis.

Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

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

Ability to collect, evaluate, and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document workflow and other activities relating to the improvement of 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 solve problems and make decisions.

Ability to work independently.

Mission: The mission of the Department of Children and Families is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.

To learn more about DCF please visit https://www.myflfamilies.com/ .

Growth Opportunities:

With 12,000 employees across the state DCF promotes opportunities and training for all. Our jobs are among the most challenging, complex, and difficult in State government. They are also among the most rewarding. All employees are encouraged to take advantage of available Department opportunities for advancement and professional development.

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:

No state income tax for residents of Florida.

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 click www.myfrs.com ).

Flexible Spending Accounts.

Tuition waivers.

And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com .

Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.

Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.

Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.

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.

The position will perform all job tasks in accordance with laws, rules, regulations, policies, and requirements applicable to state and federal laws or procedures.

EMPLOYMENT DISCLOSURES

US CITIZEN REQUIREMENT Only US citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers will be hired.

SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM REGISTRATION All selected male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov . (http://www.sss.gov./)

RETIREE NOTICE If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be suspended or voided, and you required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.

BACKGROUND SCREENING It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.

BENEFIT RECOVERY SCREENING Candidates applying to positions in the Economic Self-Sufficiency Program may have a Benefit Recovery check completed to validate current or former public assistance case information before completing the hiring process.

If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.

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:Miami