GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 60040127

State of Florida•Jacksonville Beach, FL

3d•$54,000 - $57,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Department of Children and Families is hiring a Government Operations Consultant II to monitor the administrative and programmatic terms and conditions of Department contracts. The position is part of the Contract Oversight Unit and is based at the Jacksonville DCF office at 5920 Arlington Expressway. The position is office-based and does not allow telecommuting. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, eight hours per day during typical business hours. The role carries out contract monitoring in accordance with Florida Statutes sections 402.7305 and 402.7306 and Children and Families Operating Procedure 75-8. The incumbent may conduct reviews independently or as a team leader or team member. The job requires strong communication, research, analysis, teamwork, self-direction, decision-making, and the ability to maintain respectful working relationships with Department colleagues and provider staff. Statewide travel, including overnight travel, is required and may occur several times per year; travel is scheduled in advance. The employee must have and maintain a valid driver's license from their state of residency and be willing to use a personal vehicle for work travel if requested. The position requires lifting up to 20 pounds. Candidates must complete State and National criminal history screening before employment and are subject to periodic rescreening. A resume and cover letter are required for initial consideration.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
One to three years of full-time professional-level experience in health and human services.
One to three years of professional-level experience working with health and human services contracts.
Working knowledge of computer software applications, including Microsoft Office products.
Working knowledge of SharePoint and Citrix ShareFile, and knowledge of SmartSheet.
Highly proficient written and verbal communication, automated-systems use, research, and analysis skills.
Self-direction, self-motivation, sound decision-making, and ability to maintain positive and respectful working relationships.
Valid driver's license from the employee's state of residency, maintained as a condition of employment.
Willingness to use a personal vehicle for work-related travel if requested.
Ability to lift 20 pounds.
Willingness to travel statewide, including overnight trips, potentially several times per year.
Submit a resume and cover letter for initial consideration.
Successfully complete required State and National criminal history checks and applicable background screening before beginning employment.

Responsibilities

Prepare, manage, and perform contract monitoring, independently or as a team leader or team member as assigned.
Research and analyze contracts, statutes, laws, rules, regulations, policies, and other complex written materials to identify provider compliance requirements and performance expectations.
Prepare monitoring tools and develop approaches to assess contracted providers' performance and compliance.
Review plans, reports, complex documents, records, and transactions to assess performance against compliance requirements.
Conduct interviews and observe provider facilities as needed.
Gather and analyze information from Department and provider sources, including Department automated systems.
Compare requirements with provider performance and draw conclusions about implementation and performance of contract requirements.
Conduct formal and informal meetings with Department and provider staff, including entrance and exit conferences.
Complete, organize, and maintain monitoring documentation in accordance with unit standards and record-retention requirements.
Gather information from Department sources and incorporate it into written reports.
Prepare correspondence and reports that meet content and style standards.