OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 64854999

State of Florida•Saint Petersburg, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an Office of Program and Policy (OPS) position. Applications accepted only from applicants currently employed with a Florida State agency within the State Personnel System. This includes applicants employed in OPS, Career Service, SES and SMS positions. Applicants will not be accepted from outside the Florida State Personnel System. The Department of Health in Pinellas County is seeking an OPS Government Operations Consultant I to assist with various HR and recruitment tasks.

Requirements

Ability to understand, interpret & apply applicable rules, regulations, policies & procedures
Ability to uphold confidential data
Strong internal and external customer service skills
Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document workflow 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 plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision
Skill in operating a personal computer and software applications
Ability to sit for long periods of time
Ability to work with a diverse population
3 or more years of professional experience in an office setting
Knowledge of one or more personnel (HR) program functions, such as Selection, Classification and Pay, Employee Benefits, Employer/Employee Relations or Training
3 or more years of professional experience in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
Must be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 1 year of Professional experience in HR office setting
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or related field

Responsibilities

Work with supervisors as requested in reviewing, creating, modifying, and submitting requisitions in People First Talent Management.
Ensure all Career Service advertisements are posted to an outside VP advocacy group website.
Ensure correct Veteran Preference points are applied to each step of the recruitment process for qualified veterans (Career Service advertised positions only).
Ensure applications/resumes are reviewed, screened, and scored by utilizing the applicant ranking grid.
Ensure responses to qualifying questions are documented on the application/resume.
Conduct reference checks.
Monitor vacancy report and coordinate status updates with supervisor.
Assist with placement of students, residents, externs, and volunteers.
Ensure the candidate checklist and FRS Certification Form are completed during the interview process.
Collect Social Security Disclosure Form from selected candidate.
Collect and verify Selective Service Registration (print confirmation page) to show eligibility.
Verify education, if appropriate. Provide PLs with all related pre-employment documents (reference checks, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) authorization, etc.).
Obtain and verify through Highway Safety validity of candidate’s drivers’ license for positions that require driving and that they are added to the County’s authorized drivers.
Assist with maintaining up-to-date position descriptions for Division staff and ensure current version of position descriptions (PDs) (OPS positions must not have PDs) are updated to meet Department requirements.
Schedules and sits in on interviews.
Provide assistance to different divisions and programs as needed.
Act as a mediator between Personnel Liaisons and supervisors.
Assist with recruitment, scheduling and administrative oversight of interns within the Division.
Provides back up to other OPS GOC I for other divisions.
Completes timesheet, EARS, and mandatory training in a timely and accurate manner.
Other duties and special project as assigned.