State of Florida
Requisition No: 864560Agency: Children and FamiliesWorking Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III OPS – 60934100Pay Plan: TempPosition Number: 60934100Salary: $27.40Posting Closing Date: 11/10/2025Total Compensation EstimatorThe Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) is the state of Florida’s social services agency. The agency oversees services for child safety, fostering, adoption, domestic violence, adult protective services, refugees, homelessness, mental health, substance abuse, childcare providers, human trafficking and public assistance. The agency’s mission is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.Within DCF, the Office of Licensing is the regulatory authority responsible for the oversight of the licensure and regulation of all child-placing agencies, child-caring agencies, and foster homes in the state. The statewide system of care is dedicated to ensuring a healthy and safe environment for children placed in these settings and improving the quality of care through regulation and consultation.TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION RESPONSES TO THE QUALIFYING QUESTIONS ARE REQUIRED AND MUST BE VERIFIABLE BASED ON YOUR SUBMITTED APPLICATION.THIS IS NOT A TELEWORK POSITION. CANDIDATE WILL BE REQUIRED TO WORK IN THE TALLAHASSEE OFFICE.This is a highly responsible and professional position that will serve as the Government Operations Consultant III OPS on the Licensing team. This position will collaborate with each section within the program office and be required to use independent judgement, take initiative in carrying out duties and responsibilities and should be extraordinarily detail oriented.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Analyze date reports and background screenings to ensure Federal and State licensing compliance.
Oversee licensing projects to address Florida’s child welfare licensing issues and needs. Collaborate with management and staff to understand their needs.
Review licensing inquiries and distribute to appropriate regional offices.
Develop plans to implement targeted solutions. Keep abreast of changes in the industry to best serve the people of Florida. Engage in brainstorm strategies for growth, positive change, and continuous improvement.
Represent the Department in meetings and conferences as the licensing’s criminal justice liaison, with internal and external stakeholders to foster an environment of innovative service delivery. Provide status updates to Foster and Community leadership. Frequent contact with the Foster and Community Leadership to provide direction and any updates to changes. Conduct special projects, as assigned.
Understanding of Federal and State licensing requirements, Data Analysis, ability to adapt to new system changes, proficient in Microsoft Office and maintain partnerships with the licensing community.
Perform other related duties.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Analytical skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills relative to diverse populations in academic, public health, and community settings.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing deadlines.
Basic technology skills and ability to adapt to system changes.
Knowledge of administrative principles and practices.
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.
Knowledge of the methods of data collection.
Ability to organize and prepare written data into logical and correct format.
Ability to maintain files.
Ability to prepare correspondence.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma
Professional or nonprofessional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.
Microsoft Office
Benefits of Working for the State of Florida
State Group Insurance coverage options (for OPS employees who are reasonably expected to work 30 hours or more per week on average), including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
Savings & Spending Accounts;
401 (a) FICA Alternative Plan administered through VALIC
And more!
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Reasonable Accommodation 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.
Drug-Free Workplace 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.
Veterans Preference Veterans’ Preference. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A‑7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Background Screening Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies. 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). 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. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking.
Selective Service Registration All male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire. For more information, please visit the SSS website: .
Retiree Notice If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be suspended or voided, and you required to repay all benefits received depending on the date of your retirement.
Location TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303
State of Florida
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Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Analyze date reports and background screenings to ensure Federal and State licensing compliance.
Oversee licensing projects to address Florida’s child welfare licensing issues and needs. Collaborate with management and staff to understand their needs.
Review licensing inquiries and distribute to appropriate regional offices.
Develop plans to implement targeted solutions. Keep abreast of changes in the industry to best serve the people of Florida. Engage in brainstorm strategies for growth, positive change, and continuous improvement.
Represent the Department in meetings and conferences as the licensing’s criminal justice liaison, with internal and external stakeholders to foster an environment of innovative service delivery. Provide status updates to Foster and Community leadership. Frequent contact with the Foster and Community Leadership to provide direction and any updates to changes. Conduct special projects, as assigned.
Understanding of Federal and State licensing requirements, Data Analysis, ability to adapt to new system changes, proficient in Microsoft Office and maintain partnerships with the licensing community.
Perform other related duties.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Analytical skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills relative to diverse populations in academic, public health, and community settings.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing deadlines.
Basic technology skills and ability to adapt to system changes.
Knowledge of administrative principles and practices.
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.
Knowledge of the methods of data collection.
Ability to organize and prepare written data into logical and correct format.
Ability to maintain files.
Ability to prepare correspondence.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma
Professional or nonprofessional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.
Microsoft Office
Benefits of Working for the State of Florida
State Group Insurance coverage options (for OPS employees who are reasonably expected to work 30 hours or more per week on average), including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
Savings & Spending Accounts;
401 (a) FICA Alternative Plan administered through VALIC
And more!
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Reasonable Accommodation 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.
Drug-Free Workplace 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.
Veterans Preference Veterans’ Preference. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A‑7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Background Screening Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies. 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). 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. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking.
Selective Service Registration All male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire. For more information, please visit the SSS website: .
Retiree Notice If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be suspended or voided, and you required to repay all benefits received depending on the date of your retirement.
Location TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303
State of Florida
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