GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 64081013

State of Florida • LARGO, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The incumbent of this position will spend 100% of time providing service delivery activities that include contractor monitoring and review, technical assistance, and contractor service delivery quality control for the USDA Child Care Food Program administered by the Bureau of Childcare Food Programs. The incumbent in this position will be required to complete a certification twice a year stating that all time worked has been on the Child Care Food Program. The incumbent in this position will receive supervision and direction from the Central Region Supervisor of the Field Operations Section of the Bureau of Childcare Food Programs. This is a highly responsible independent position that monitors and reviews Child Care Food Program contractors' program compliance as required within a defined geographic region of Florida, completing written reports within required timeframes, disseminating reports, and conducting follow-up monitoring as needed. The incumbent represents the Bureau as a primary witness in administrative hearings. The list of actual counties to be served will be provided by the Central Region Supervisor of the Field Operations section and may be modified as needed. The incumbent also provides technical assistance, training, guidance, and counsel to Child Care Food Program contractors within a defined geographic region of Florida, including providing a definitive interpretation of program requirements to contractors, providing technical assistance and consultative services to contractors, acting as liaison between contractors and the program office, providing new contractor training for prospective centers, homeless shelters, and Afterschool Meal Programs, conducting pre-approval visits to prospective contractors, and providing training and technical assistance to existing contractors, as needed. The incumbent assists contractors in the preparation of applications as required, reviews applications for accuracy and completeness, and forwards them to the Department for approval. The incumbent also performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of federal and state Child and Adult Care Food Program regulations, rules, requirements, and procedures.
• Knowledge of daily operations of a childcare center or day care home.
• Knowledge of child nutrition.
• Knowledge of methods of compiling and analyzing data.
• Knowledge of correct grammar usage.
• Ability to interpret federal and state regulations and procedures.
• Ability to analyze processes, identify problems and potential solutions, implement corrective actions and evaluate the results.
• Ability to present negative findings in an effective manner.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, coordinate and complete work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to work independently without close and constant supervision.
• Ability to be an effective team member or team facilitator.
• Ability to travel and present information to contractors.
• Skillfully use personal computers and standard software packages.
• Four years of professional related experience.
• Extensive local day travel in a multi-county area and some overnight travel will be required.
• Must be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of professional related experience is preferred.
• A master's degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for one year of the required experience.
• Professional or non-professional related experience can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and reviews Child Care Food Program contractors' program compliance as required within a defined geographic region of Florida, completing written reports within required timeframes, disseminating reports, and conducting follow-up monitoring as needed.
• Represents the Bureau as a primary witness in administrative hearings.
• Provides technical assistance, training, guidance, and counsel to Child Care Food Program contractors within a defined geographic region of Florida.
• Assists contractors in the preparation of applications as required.
• Reviews applications for accuracy and completeness and forwards to the Department for approval.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level