DJJ OPERATIONS CONSULTANT - SES - 80031362
About The Position
This is a professional managerial position that is responsible for the implementation of general services procurement, transportation and training initiative particularly in all operational areas of Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) Detention Services. This role directs maintenance staff and coordinates vendors to ensure safe, compliant, and cost-effective building operations across DJJ facilities throughout Florida. The position also plans, directs, and improves purchasing processes to support the timely acquisition of goods and services at appropriate quality and cost, in accordance with applicable Florida purchasing requirements and DJJ policies. This position must use independent judgement in formulating policies that will affect Detention Services as it relates to general services.
Requirements
- Knowledge of principles and practices
- Knowledge of data collection and analysis
- Ability to supervise and communicate effectively
- Ability to assess budgetary needs and formulate policies and procedures
- Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to operational and management analysis activities.
- Experience in procurement, vendor management, or purchasing management.
- Familiarity with safety/compliance requirements and contractor oversight.
- Experience working within government purchasing processes and/or regulated facility environments.
- Education: High School diploma
- Facility Management: 1-3 years’ experience
- Must have a valid Florida Driver’ s license.
Nice To Haves
- No prior discipline within the last two years.
- Preference will be given to candidates with one or more years of experience.
- Purchase/Procurement Training
Responsibilities
- Oversees the coordination of Detention Services work orders and emergency work orders.
- Acts as the liaison with General Services.
- Provides directions to General Service liaisons in the field regarding work processes.
- Conducts routine inspections and oversight to help ensure facilities meet applicable local, state, and federal building codes, occupational safety regulations, and DJJ safety requirements.
- Monitors operating costs and supports budget execution by ensuring appropriate purchasing of supplies, equipment, and services required for safe facility operations.
- Assist in the coordination of Detention Services maintenance and repair efforts.
- Acts as the Continuity of Operations Plan and Statewide Transportation and Relocation System Coordinator for facilities Statewide and the Headquarters (HQ) office.
- Assist in the coordination of Detention Services transportation policy and procedure development.
- Coordinates development, implementation, and oversight of Detention Services safety efforts.
- Act as the records retention liaison and the backup for public records requests.
- Assist in the development of correspondence related to assignments or outside requests for information and for reports to Assistant Secretary.
- Works with the Purchasing Department to develop and ensure procurement rules, regulations, and internal purchasing guidelines are followed.
- Ensures purchasing activities align with applicable Sate Purchasing statutes/rules and DJJ procurement policies, including required approvals, forms, documentation, and process controls.
- Plans, coordinates, and supervises statewide purchasing workflows for facility-related goods and services, ensuring timely processing and proper documentation.
- Provide purchasing requisition training to Purchasing Liaisons and Administrative Assistants.
- Coordinates with requestors and purchasing support staff to resolve documentation gaps, clarify justifications, and correct process issues.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- The Department of Juvenile Justice salutes our heroes.
- We are honored to have the opportunity to support our nation’s veterans and their families.
- We value the service given to our country and support the hiring of service members and military spouses.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
