GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 48002595

GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 48002595 Date: Mar 5, 2026 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (. Requisition No: 871518 Agency: Department of Education Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 48002595 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 48002595 Salary: $50,584.67 - $60,000 Posting Closing Date: 03/19/2026 Total Compensation Estimator Tool ( Florida Department of Education Division of Early Learning Bureau of VPK Education Program Location: Tallahassee Turlington Building Position Title: Government Operations Consultant III (CS) Salary Range: $50,584.67 - $60,000/annually CANDIDATES ARE TYPICALLY HIRED AT THE MINIMUM SALARY This advertisement may be used to fill multiple vacancies up to six months. APPLICATION INFORMATION & HIRING REQUIREMENTS Application Information: + Your Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety. + Work History (in easy to review chronological order) Consists of: + + Any position held by a State of Florida Agency + Any position held by a Florida University + All periods of employment from high school graduation + All periods of current or prior unemployment + Gaps 3 months or more must be accounted for + Any Education + Any Volunteer Experience + Your resume and application must match + Gaps 3 months or more must be addressed u2013 you will need to account for and explain any gaps in employment including unemployment. You can either list these in your application under Period of Employment or attach a word document listing your gaps. + It isunacceptableto use the statement u201cSee Resumeu201d in place of entering work history. Your candidate profile will be converted to your official application. + Include supervisor names and phone numbers for reference checks or the contact information for your Human Resources office to verify current or former employment. + Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications. Hiring Information and Requirements: + The Bureau of Personnel Management reviews every application for prior State of Florida and Florida University work history in the People First system. + If claiming Veteranu2019s Preference ( , the candidate MUST attach supporting documentation such as the DD214 and your VA Letter that reflects level of disability if applicable. Applicable to career service positions only. + If claiming Right to First Interview ( , the candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions. Applicable to career service positions only. If you are missing any of the items above, your packet may be held up at the final review step. NOTE: Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process. OFFICE CONTACT: Lylith Carraway, HR Liaison (850) 717-8553 JOB DESCRIPTION: This is a highly responsible, professional position in the Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) program that requires a substantial degree of independent activity to coordinate activities within the Program and Policy Units for the Deputy Director of Early Learning Programs and Policy. This position is a direct report to the VPK Early Learning Program Manager. Experience in and/or knowledge of early learning programs is preferred. The employee is expected to demonstrate knowledge, skills, and ability to prepare, provide, and deliver quality work products representative of the Department's commitment to quality, efficient services and practices. Where applicable, the employee will demonstrate quality document preparation and dissemination evidenced by accuracy, correct grammar and format, appropriate content, proper approvals, and timeliness. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: This position independently performs advanced level work under the limited supervision of the Early Learning Program Manager in Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program, Division of Early Learning. Position serves as a statewide early learning expert to early learning coalitions, early learning partners, and stakeholders for the Division of Early Learning program initiatives. Promote awareness and support of the Divisionu2019s policies and program initiatives through written communication and training. Provides technical assistance and consultation services regarding Floridau2019s early learning and developmental standards and guidelines, quality childcare, early childhood professional learning and coaching, early childhood screening and childcare regulations and program assessment. + Write reports summarizing major findings offering policy recommendations for the coalitions, agency, and Legislature. + Coordinate and provide technical assistance and training opportunities. + Provide train-the-trainer opportunities for individuals who wish to deliver DEL training ensuring coordination with coalitions. + Create and develop resource materials appropriate for use by the early learning community. + Coordinate statewide logistics for program implementation. + Promote state/community awareness of the need for and benefits of quality early learning experiences. + Identify and collaborate with other institutions, agencies, and organizations within the state on the development and implementation of a coordinated service delivery plan. + Promote interagency collaboration by ensuring DEL representation on external committees and projects. Coordinate with other organizations and programs engaged in related activities and represent the DEL in meetings, conference calls, and work groups. + Serve as project lead for DEL initiatives. + Works with DEL Information Technology and Data teams to support the implementation of data collection, quality and reports. + Coordinates with stakeholders and DEL management to develop Scopes of Work (SOWu2019s) to meet the needs of programs and projects; function as project manager for assigned contracts. + Conduct original research and analyses of early learning programs supported by the state and report the results to agency leadership and at state and national conferences. + Develop and provide information, materials, technical assistance, and other resources and services, to support the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of early learning programs based on child performance standards adopted by the DEL. WHO WEu2019RE LOOKING FOR: The ideal incumbent must be productive under tight timeframes, balance multiple and competing priorities, and maintain goal-directed behavior and performance sometimes under stressful conditions. The incumbent must interact courteously with others. The performance and behavior of all employees must demonstrate consideration of the workload concerns of others and must not negatively affect productivity and morale of the unit. Attendance is an essential function. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS + Two years applicable work experience. + Experience working with Microsoft Office EDUCATIONAL SUBSITITUIONS: SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements. + A bacheloru2019s degree from an accredited college or University in business administration, economics, finance, management, accounting, public administration, social science, or other qualitative or quantitative analysis and research fields can substitute for 4 years of direct experience. FLORIDA DIVISION OF EARLY LEARNING MISSION STATEMENT The Division of Early Learning will provide access to high-quality programs and services that build a solid foundation for Floridau2019s youngest learners to reach their highest potential. The division empowers early childhood educators and families by providing choice in education options and supports and resources to ensure Floridau2019s future leaders are ready to learn, graduate and succeed. The Division of Early Learning (DEL) provides accessible, affordable, and quality early learning services for the stateu2019s children and families. In partnership with 30 early learning coalitions and Redlands Christian Migrant Association, DEL delivers three programs: + The School Readiness Program (SR) offers financial assistance to low-income families for early education and care so they can become financially self-sufficient, and their young children can be successful in school in the future. + Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) is a free educational program that prepares 4-year-olds for success in kindergarten and beyond. + Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) is a network that helps families identify and select quality child care options that best meet their needs. FDOE: Division of Early Learning Website : WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS State Group Insurance coverage options+ (health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option) Retirement plan options, including employer contributions ( ) Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year Annual and Sick Leave Benefits Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required) Flexible Spending Accounts Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities) Ongoing comprehensive training provided Career Growth Highly skilled, professional environment Maternity and Parental Leave Benefits For a more complete list of benefits, visit . We care about the success of our employees. We care about the success of our clients. We are always improving our technology, our tools, our customeru2019s experiences and ourselves. A rewarding experience for reliable, compassionate and professional employees. LEAVE INFORMATION: (CS) + Annual Leave - All full-time Career Service employees filling established positions earn annual leave in varying increments dependent upon years of creditable service. Employees with up to 5 years of creditable service earn 8.667 hours per month, with 5 to 10 years earn 10.833 hours per month and those with over 10 years of service earn 13 hours per month. Employees in Senior Management Service and Selected Exempt Service positions are credited with 176 hours of annual leave upon appointment. In subsequent years, the annual allotment is credited on the anniversary date of the initial appointment. + Sick Leave -. Career Service employees earn 8.667 hours of sick leave credits per month BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT It is the policy of the Florida Department of Education that applicants for employment/volunteer undergo Level 2 background screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. No applicant for a designated position will be employed, contracted or permitted to volunteer until the level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Department. Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, finger printing for all purposes and checks under this requirement, statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, federal criminal records check through the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and local criminal records checks through local law enforcement. SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM (SSS) AND REQUIREMENT Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Other Personal Services (OPS) or Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire. For more information, please visit the Selective Service website ( . If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287 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. VETERANSu2019 PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veteransu2019 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 Veteransu2019 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. Veteransu2019 Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere (. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. Location: TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32302 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32304 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32305 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32307 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32309 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32310 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32312 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32316 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32317 Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee

Created: 2026-03-09