GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - Central Office (Tallahassee)

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Department of Corrections is hiring a Government Operations Consultant III for a Career Service position in Facilities Management, Bureau of Business Operations. The position is located in Tallahassee, Florida, and is not a telework position; the employee must report to the FDC office in the area served.

This responsible financial management role assists with administrative, consultative, operating, and reporting functions. It applies financial management concepts, principles, theory, and technical skills in accordance with sound management practices. The role supports Facilities Management and Building Construction’s mission to provide a safe, secure, and efficient environment through effective management, maintenance, and construction of correctional facilities that meet regulatory standards.

The position requires six years of experience in accounting, finance, budget, public administration, or communications; a degree may substitute on a year-by-year basis for up to four years. State of Florida Financial Programs and MFMP experience are also required. Preferred qualifications include construction or maintenance cost accounting experience, experience preparing financial management reports and reconciling accounts, and Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) certification.

Requirements

• Six years of experience in accounting, finance, budget, public administration, or communications; a degree may substitute on a year-by-year basis for up to four years.
• State of Florida Financial Programs experience.
• MFMP experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in construction and/or maintenance cost accounting.
• Experience preparing financial management reports and reconciling accounts.
• Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM).

Responsibilities

• Apply financial management principles to evaluate and recommend changes to operational policies, procedures, and practices.
• Monitor, analyze, and report operating costs, financial performance, and expenditures related to construction, maintenance, and repair projects.
• Administer statewide construction and maintenance databases and systems; review purchase requests, reconcile funds, and maintain project spreadsheets and logs.
• Serve as the Division’s Statewide Secondary Accountholder and Auditor for P-Card Works; coordinate purchasing card changes and provide staff training and support.
• Compile contract reports, train staff, manage asset inventory, and develop budget requests while ensuring compliance and accurate financial tracking for the division.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
• Supplemental dental, vision, life, disability, and hospitalization insurance.
• Tuition-free college courses.
• Florida Retirement System pension plan.
• Florida Retirement System investment plan (401(k)-type retirement plan).
• Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP).
• Deferred compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed