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MyFlorida OPERATIONS & MGMT CONSULTANT MGR - SES - 48007002 (BLIND SERVICES) in TALLAHASSEE, Florida
OPERATIONS & MGMT CONSULTANT MGR - SES - 48007002 (BLIND SERVICES)
Date: Jun 27, 2024
Location:
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Requisition No: 832108
Agency: Department of Education
Working Title: OPERATIONS & MGMT CONSULTANT MGR - SES - 48007002 (BLIND SERVICES)
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 48007002
Salary: $54,000.00 - $59,400.00/Annually
Posting Closing Date: 07/27/2024
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DIVISION OF BLIND SERVICES
LOCATION: TALLAHASSEE (LEON COUNTY)
SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A LEVEL 2 BACKGROUND SCREENING IS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.
CANDIDATES ARE TYPICALLY HIRED AT THE MINIMUM SALARY.
ALL EMPLOYMENT GAPS MUST BE EXPLAINED AND INCLUDED WITH WORK HISTORY WHEN APPLYING.
THIS IS A STATE OF FLORIDA SELECTED EXEMPT SERVICE(SES) POSITION.
Job Description:
The incumbent serving in this role will be a highly responsible individual who consults with program supervisors and administrative staff to resolve programmatic, administrative, and operational issues and problems. The incumbent independently assists the Director of the Division of Blind Services with the coordination of administrative tasks and/or assignments, which are sometimes complex in nature and very diverse in objectives and functions. The incumbent independently performs complex administrative activities and serves as the personal assistant to the Director by planning, initiating, and carrying out assignments and duties to completion.
Examples of Work:
Participates in activities to promote the Division and expand services, and provides technical assistance in conducting conferences, seminars, and workshops.
Coordinates responses to internal and external inquiries, both verbally and in writing, involving policies, procedures, and legislative matters which require the interpretation of policies and procedures.
Reviews all Division work products prior to the Director's signature.
Assists the Director with daily communication with management staff, administrative staff, and organizations of and for the blind and visually impaired.
Serves as timekeeper for the Division's State Office.
Ensures all correspondence, telephone calls, employee and public concerns are directed to the most appropriate staff member within the Division.
Receives, records and processes refunds and donation checks and bequests, including following up on correspondence and maintenance of Division files.
Maintains files and records as required by the Director.
Researches and provides background information to the Director on special projects and/or activities that require his/her attention.
Conveys and distributes information from the Director to Division staff, as needed.
Makes materials accessible to the Director.
Prioritizes and schedules appointments, meetings, and maintains the Director's calendar.
Creates and distributes agendas and minutes of the Director's meetings.
Creates and processes travel arrangements for the Director and Division staff as needed.
Reviews all Division travel requests for accuracy and submits to FDOE Leadership as well as tracks the progress of travel requests.
Provides instruction and support to administrative employees concerning leave, travel, purchase orders, and other matters related to operational procedures.
Assists with other duties for the Director and Division as needed.
Travel may be required.
May be required to supervise OPS employees as needed.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Must be self-motivated.
Must have the ability to work as a Team Player.
Must have excellent independent worker skills.
Must be proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite of programs and applications, including Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Outlook.
Must be able to utilize a fax machine, copier, scanner, and shredder.
Ability to prepare correspondence.
Ability to produce administrative reports and spreadsheets.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.
To be considered for a position with the Division of Blind Services:
All fields in the candidate profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.
A current resume must be includedwith this application, and the information contained in the resume must match the information included in the state application.
All previous periods of employment must be listed and accounted for. Periods of employment should be entered with the most recent/current listed first.
Periods of employment should include the supervisor's name and contact information.
Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed. Gaps of employment of 3 months or more must be addressed on the application.
Work history, hours worked, and formal education fields must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position. Putting "see resume" does not substitute for completing all sections of the candidate profile.
Responses to qualifying questions must be verifiable in the candidate profile. Not all applicants will be interviewed. Preference will be given for qualifying veterans, employees in layoff status and qualified candidates based on a review of their overall scores, KSAs, primary and supplemental applications, as well as completion of any required work samples, willingness questionnaires, and behavioral/personality/skills tests, and interview responses, as applicable. References and file reviews from previous employment will be verified to determine suitability.
Resumes and other documentation can be attached to provide additional information.
Individuals lacking the ability to competently do the job and those who are unable to positively contribute to a productive team environment, need not apply.
The successful candidate must be able to pass a Level II Background screening.
If you are claiming Veteran's Preference, you must attach the correct supporting documentation to be considered (DD214).
If you are claiming Right to First Interview, you must attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying to be considered.
The Florida Division of Blind Services is committed
to increasing recruitment and hiring of Veterans and individuals with disabilities and
improving employment outcomes.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
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