OPERATIONS REVIEW SPECIALIST - 42001433(FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

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About The Position

OPERATIONS REVIEW SPECIALISTFLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICESDIVISION OF FOOD SAFETYBUREAU OF LABORATORIESINTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY--ONLY CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OFAGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES WILL BE CONSIDERED.

CONTACT:Irina Carbone 850-617-7513MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of professional experience in systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research, program evaluation, engineering, laboratory administrative work, or laboratory operations.A master’s degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.Professional or nonprofessional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.EDUCATIONAL NOTE: Graduates utilizing education attained in the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position will not be appointed until verification of the applicable degree has been obtained. Foreign trained graduates utilizing a degree attained outside of the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position must be prepared to provide a copy of a credential evaluation conducted by an Approved Credential Evaluation Agency.  A list of approved agencies can be viewed at “Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies, Florida Department of Education.” Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies (fldoe.org)

ATTENTION CANDIDATES
To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:

All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services valuesand supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualifiedindividuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Occasional travel required.NOTES:To maintain fairness and integrity, applicants are required to provide honest and authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and selection process. Applicants must rely on their own personal knowledge, thoughts, and impressions. A candidate’s use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews will be taken into consideration when determining qualification for the position.Successful applicants must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of professional experience in systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research, program evaluation, engineering, laboratory administrative work, or laboratory operations.
• A master’s degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.
• Professional or nonprofessional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.
• Knowledge of the methods of data collection.
• Familiarity with laboratory environment and safety procedures.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to keep accurate research records.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to the chemical sciences.
• Ability to comply with strict procedural and quality control/quality assurance guidelines in an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory
• Ability to perform tasks that require a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to use laboratory computer applications (email, data processing, spreadsheet, database, word processing) in a networked environment.
• Ability to review data using computer applications and/or spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Independently collect and organize data from all bureau laboratories to compile comprehensive final reports.
• Ensure all required reviews are completed and documented.
• Verify that all supporting details in final laboratory reports are accurate and consistent with corresponding inspection and collection reports.
• Maintain organized digital records of final reports and ensure timely communication with other bureaus regarding report publication.
• Collaborate with laboratories across the bureau to ensure analyses are completed on schedule and all reporting deadlines are met.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of section calendars to ensure efficient scheduling coordination across teams.
• Perform a wide range of administrative duties supporting laboratory operations, including documentation management, workflow optimization, and compliance with internal protocols and regulatory standards.
• Assist the Sample Custodian in tracking regulatory samples throughout the laboratory process (from receipt to disposal) and serve as a backup when needed.
• Support accurate documentation of sample custody, ensure proper logging and routing, and maintain secure sample storage.
• Work with supervisor, staff and laboratory quality manager to ensure quality assurance and ultimately, improvement, as required under ISO 17025.
• Ensures inventories (equipment and chemical/reagent) are current and complete.
• Ensures proper working of section, including equipment maintenance, maintaining supplies (including reagent and chemicals), ensuring laboratory and work areas are clean and orderly, etc.
• 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 (For more information, please visit www.myfrs.com;)
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees