OPERATIONS REVIEW SPECIALIST - 60011512

State of Florida • Tallahassee, FL

8d • $55,000 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Job Title: Operations Review Specialist
Agency: Florida Department of Children and Families
Location: Tallahassee, Florida
Position Number: 60011512
Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000
Posting Dates: 3/27/2026 - 4/03/2026
Career Category: Administration
Salary Type: Bi-weekly
Driver’s License Requirement: Required
Educational Requirement: Bachelors Degree and 2 years of insurance or safety and risk management related experience. Experience can substitute for the degree on a year for year basis.
Current employees will be compensated in accordance with the DCF salary policy.
What You Will Do:

Conduct Safety & Risk Activities – Perform day-to-day safety and risk management tasks to support protection of staff, customers, facilities, and continuity of operations.
Execute Emergency Management Functions – Carry out assigned responsibilities as Agency Safety Coordinator and/or Emergency Coordinating Officer (or alternate), supporting preparedness, response, and recovery activities.
Maintain Policies & Plans – Develop, update, and maintain emergency management, safety, and business continuity policies, procedures, and plans in accordance with statutes and guidelines.
Coordinate Training & Exercises – Organize and deliver safety and emergency management training, drills, and exercises to ensure staff readiness and compliance.
Perform Incident Reviews & Follow-Up – Review and investigate incidents, document findings, and implement or track corrective actions to improve safety outcomes.
Support Coordination & Reporting Efforts – Work with internal and external stakeholders to gather information, ensure alignment, and prepare reports and documentation.

  Specific duties and responsibilities of this position are as follows:

Ensures the Department adheres to the goals of protecting health and safety of staff and customers; securing and protecting facilities and equipment from loss; maintaining continuity of business operations; and always providing necessary services to the public.
Serves as the Agency Safety Coordinator or Alternate, per the requirements of Chapter 284, Florida Statutes.
Develops, coordinates and maintains policies and procedures related to emergency management and safety for the Department.
Serves as the Agency Emergency Coordinating Officer or Alternate, per the requirements of Chapter 252, Florida Statutes.
Develops, disseminates and coordinates emergency management and safety training statewide.
Promotes safety programs and provides materials to educate staff on maintaining a safe working environment.
Reviews and investigates incidents and makes recommendations for corrective actions.
Serves as liaison with other agencies to coordinate safety and emergency management requirements.
Coordinates update and review of agency emergency plans and business continuity plan to ensure the Department’s ability to provide critical business functions during and after any type of emergency situation.
Coordinates tests and exercises of agency emergency response capabilities and safety requirements.

Normal hours for this position will be 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday excluding state holidays. Incumbent may be required to work a longer shift or a modified schedule for special projects or emergency situations with occasional travel.

Requirements

• Two years General Services related work experience, and two years of real estate experience and a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Advanced education from an accredited university or college in a related field can substitute on a year-to-year basis of the required work experience.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of basic management principles and practices.
• Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document work flow and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices.
• Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to operational and management analysis activities.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.
• Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.
• Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Safety & Risk Activities – Perform day-to-day safety and risk management tasks to support protection of staff, customers, facilities, and continuity of operations.
• Execute Emergency Management Functions – Carry out assigned responsibilities as Agency Safety Coordinator and/or Emergency Coordinating Officer (or alternate), supporting preparedness, response, and recovery activities.
• Maintain Policies & Plans – Develop, update, and maintain emergency management, safety, and business continuity policies, procedures, and plans in accordance with statutes and guidelines.
• Coordinate Training & Exercises – Organize and deliver safety and emergency management training, drills, and exercises to ensure staff readiness and compliance.
• Perform Incident Reviews & Follow-Up – Review and investigate incidents, document findings, and implement or track corrective actions to improve safety outcomes.
• Support Coordination & Reporting Efforts – Work with internal and external stakeholders to gather information, ensure alignment, and prepare reports and documentation.
• Ensures the Department adheres to the goals of protecting health and safety of staff and customers; securing and protecting facilities and equipment from loss; maintaining continuity of business operations; and always providing necessary services to the public.
• Serves as the Agency Safety Coordinator or Alternate, per the requirements of Chapter 284, Florida Statutes.
• Develops, coordinates and maintains policies and procedures related to emergency management and safety for the Department.
• Serves as the Agency Emergency Coordinating Officer or Alternate, per the requirements of Chapter 252, Florida Statutes.
• Develops, disseminates and coordinates emergency management and safety training statewide.
• Promotes safety programs and provides materials to educate staff on maintaining a safe working environment.
• Reviews and investigates incidents and makes recommendations for corrective actions.
• Serves as liaison with other agencies to coordinate safety and emergency management requirements.
• Coordinates update and review of agency emergency plans and business continuity plan to ensure the Department’s ability to provide critical business functions during and after any type of emergency situation.
• Coordinates tests and exercises of agency emergency response capabilities and safety requirements.

Benefits

• No state income tax for residents of Florida;
• 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