GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 48004456

State of Florida•Tallahassee, FL

1d•$45,060 - $54,500•Onsite

About The Position

DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATIONLOCATION: TALLAHASSEEPOSITION TITLE: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT llPosition Number: 48004456 Salary Range: $45,060.11-$54,500.00 Anticipated Vacancy Our Mission: Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) is a federal-state program that helps people who have physical or mental disabilities get or keep a job. VR is committed to helping people with disabilities find meaningful careers. Our Mission is "to help people with disabilities find and maintain employment and enhance their independence." Our Vision is "to become the first place people with disabilities turn when seeking employment and a top resource for employers in need of qualified employees." Please visit our link at www.rehabworks.org to learn more about our mission.

Requirements

Knowledge of methods of data collection and analysis; basic management principles and practices.
Ability to: Collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document workflow and other; activities relating tothe improvement of management practices; organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and otherwritten materials: conduct fact find-solving research; plan, organize and coordinate work assignments; communicateeffectively, establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Nice To Haves

State Travel System (STMS) and Ariba on Demand (AOD)

Responsibilities

Provides administrative support to the FRC Program Administrator.
Takes minutes for all FRC meetings.
Processes and responds to routine correspondence, investigates subject matter and prepares appropriate responses.
Prepares travel authorizations and reimbursements for staff and members.
Coordinates with council members, the DOE travel office and DVR Vendor Registration unit to create profiles for new members in the STMS travel system.
Negotiates, develops, finalizes and routes hotel contracts for in-person meetings.
Develops and completes authorizations, purchase orders and goods and services in MFMP.
Disseminates information to council members and management, as needed.
Assist maintaining distribution lists, tracking of training and informational materials, mail distribution, and officesupplies.
Assists the FRC and other DVR staff by researching, coordinating, developing and evaluating information shared between DVR, other governmental agencies, community partners, vendors, and contractors to include but not limited to:
State Plans
Needs Assessment Survey
Strategic Plans of action
Customer Feedback Survey
This position collects and analyzes information for DOE/DVR staff, FRC members and FRC meetings.
Assists with developing, reviewing, and revising guidelines, policies, procedures, management practices, proposed legislation, and related directives.
Uses appropriate software to design and prepare reports, charts, graphs, technical writings, procedures guides, and operator instructions.
Assists FRC members and DVR Staff to develop the Annual Report.
Researches, analyzes and provides reports (as appropriate) on problems and issues arising from management, programmatic, and operational practices, and the implementation of policies and procedures mandated by the Florida Rehabilitation Council (FRC), the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) and the Department of Education.
Provides technical guidance to FRC members and DVR staff regarding policies and procedures.
Conducts special studies, inquiries or investigations as may be required.
Arranges necessary accommodation services for members and the public to participate in meetings and activities.
Performs related work as required.

Benefits

State of Florida employees enjoy top tier benefits offerings including comprehensive health coverage to meet the needs of you and your family while maintaining low deductibles and low monthly out of pocket contributions; state pays 80% of premium.
Employees also enjoy the option of selecting between two retirement options, including the FRS Pension Plan and the FRS Investment Plan with a required 3% employment contribution.
Life Insurance – State pays premium for $25,000 basic term life insurance for full time employee
Additional supplemental insurances are available such as dental, vision, etc.
Tax Deferred Medical and Child Care Reimbursement Accounts available
Take part in the tuition fee waiver program within the state university and community college systems (accepted by major Florida colleges/universities)
Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required)
Maternity and Parental Leave Benefits
10 Paid Holidays
104 hours of paid sick leave
104 hours of paid annual (vacation) leave