GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 64007027

State of Florida • TALLAHASSEE, FL

4d • $42,463 - $63,598 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a highly responsible professional position located in the Early Steps program, which is in the Bureau of Early Steps and Newborn Screening. The Early Steps program performs the functions and oversight required under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part C and Part III of Chapter 391, Florida Statutes. The individual in this position is responsible for monitoring programs and activities in the state to ensure that the state complies with all requirements in IDEA, Part C, state statutes, and enforce any obligations imposed on agencies, in addition to performing program manager activities. The position requires travel, and the incumbent is responsible for the following.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Early Intervention programs and service delivery system for infants and toddlers and the continuum of care for children with special health/developmental needs.
• Ability to analyze and develop policy documents.
• Basic understanding of modern database technologies.
• Technical competence in operating computer software (Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, and Excel).
• Ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize, and/or analyze data and/or information.
• Functional capacity to independently research business-related information using the Internet.
• Knowledge of confidentiality rules.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral formats.
• Teamwork skills necessary to work collaboratively within the unit.
• Experience using Microsoft office applications.
• Valid state driver's license.
• Ability to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in the field of human services, education, public health, social work, public administration, or a related field; relevant experience on a year-to-year basis may substitute for specific degree requirement.
• Knowledge of Early Intervention programs and service delivery system for infants and toddlers and the continuum of care for children with special health/developmental needs.
• Ability to analyze and develop policy documents.

Responsibilities

• Lead fiscal oversight and monitoring activities for the Early Steps program. Provide methods to ensure the provision of financial responsibility for Part C services per 34 CFR §303.120, §303.225, §303.414, §303.500, §303.510, §303.511, §303.520, §303.521.
• Coordinate and participate in teams conducting onsite and desk review monitoring of assigned Local Early Steps (LES) programs in the state.
• Review, evaluate, and track implementation of corrective action plans to ensure correction of any noncompliance identified through monitoring and complaint investigations as soon as possible and, within one year after identification of noncompliance.
• Provide coordination, technical assistance, oversight of activities, and program management for assigned Local Early Steps programs.
• Prepare written reports to assigned Local Early Steps programs to reflect the state’s findings and the outcome of monitoring activities.
• Performs other work-related duties as requested.

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