OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 64854999

State of Florida•Saint Petersburg, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for an OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I within the Department of Health. The role involves assisting supervisors in various HR and recruitment processes, including requisition management, advertisement posting, veteran preference application, applicant screening, reference checks, and coordinating status updates. The consultant will also assist with intern oversight, provide backup support to other divisions, and attend career fairs. Additionally, the role requires timely completion of timesheets, EARS, and mandatory training.

Requirements

Ability to understand, interpret & apply applicable rules, regulations, policies & procedures.
Ability to uphold confidential data.
Strong internal and external customer service skills.
Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document workflow 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 plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision.
Skill in operating a personal computer and software applications.
Ability to sit for long periods of time.
Ability to work with a diverse population.
3 or more years of professional experience in an office setting (e.g., creditable experience in clerical/administrative work).
3 years experience/on-the-job training in one or more personnel (HR) program functions, such as Recruitment, Classification and Pay, Employee Benefits, Employer/Employee Relations or Training.
3 or more years of professional experience in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.
Must be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.

Nice To Haves

5 years of Professional experience in HR office setting.
Bachelor’s degree in human resources or business administration.

Responsibilities

Work with supervisors as requested in reviewing, creating, modifying, and submitting requisitions in People First Talent Management.
Ensure all Career Service advertisements are posted to an outside VP advocacy group website.
Ensure correct Veteran Preference points are applied to each step of the recruitment process for qualified veterans (Career Service advertised positions only).
Ensure applications/resumes are reviewed, screened, and scored by utilizing the applicant ranking grid.
Ensure responses to qualifying questions are documented on the application/resume.
Conduct reference checks.
Monitor vacancy report and coordinate status updates with supervisor.
Assist with placement of students, residents, externs, and volunteers.
Ensure the candidate checklist and FRS Certification Form are completed during the interview process.
Collect Social Security Disclosure Form from selected candidate.
Collect and verify Selective Service Registration (print confirmation page) to show eligibility.
Verify education, if appropriate.
Provide PLs with all related pre-employment documents (reference checks, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) authorization, etc.).
Obtain and verify through Highway Safety validity of candidate’s drivers’ license for positions that require driving and that they are added to the County’s authorized drivers.
Assist with maintaining up-to-date position descriptions for Division staff and ensure current version of position descriptions (PDs) (OPS positions must not have PDs) are updated to meet Department requirements.
Schedules and sits in on interviews.
Provide assistance to different divisions and programs as needed.
Act as a mediator between Personnel Liaisons and supervisors.
Assist with recruitment, scheduling and administrative oversight of interns within the Division.
Provides back up to other OPS GOC I for other divisions.
Completes timesheet, EARS, and mandatory training in a timely and accurate manner.
Attend career fairs and outreaches as assigned.
Other duties and special project as assigned.