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MyFlorida GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 48004517 in ORLANDO, Florida
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 48004517
Date: May 6, 2024
Location:
ORLANDO, FL, US, 32804
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Requisition No: 828819
Agency: Department of Education
Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 48004517
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 48004517
Salary: $3,181.00-$3,499.43 Monthly
Posting Closing Date: 05/20/2024
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VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
LOCATION: ORLANDO
POSITION TITLE: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT l
POSITION NUMBER: 48004517
Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) is a federal-state program that helps people who have physical or mental disabilities get or keep a job. VR is committed to helping people with disabilities find meaningful careers. Our Mission is "to help people with disabilities find and maintain employment and enhance their independence." Our Vision is "to become the first place people with disabilities turn when seeking employment and a top resource for employers in need of qualified employees."
This advertisement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for up to 6 months
This position reports to the Senior Management Analyst Supervisor in the Field & Provider Relations Section of the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR) Bureau of Vendor and Contracted Services.
This is a highly responsible professional position requiring the incumbent to work independently in collaboration with VR headquarters, local field area, and with DVR vendors and providers of goods and services in each assigned area. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Provider orientation activities, such as:
Conducting an initial meeting with new providers, to assess training needs and provide technical assistance; and
Facilitating communications between the provider and VR Field Staff, and provider manager, as appropriate.
Consultation duties and responsibilities, such as:
Working with other units within the bureau to track vendors and providers in their assigned area and assisting with the sharing of that information with area leadership, to include new vendor/provider notification and notification when a vendor/provider has been removed or decertified;
Providing ongoing technical assistance and consultation regarding provider services;
Capacity building for new providers, including leading and participating in vendor and provider recruitment activities;
Consulting with the provider manager on monitoring activities; and
Attending Area leadership meetings, as directed by supervisor.
Provider support and general administration, such as;
Reviewing outstanding NOAs and MPRs on a monthly basis;
Working with the Provider managers to resolve issues and complaints;
Completing monthly reports and submitting to supervisor, by established deadlines; and
Conducting quarterly provider meetings.
Communicating regularly with area specific vendors and providers to
Ensure updated contact information is maintained;
Disseminate regular and approved communication
Support streamline delivery of services and programmatic contract deliverable review.
Preparing and conducting training/presentations as assigned; and
Performing research, preparing reports, and presenting to management, as appropriate.
Knowledge, skills and abilities,
utilization of equipment, required for the position:
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Knowledge of the public rehabilitation program and the federal regulations governing the program.
Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external partners.
Ability to write reports and presentations.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other.
The incumbent also performs other related duties, as assigned.
Attendance is essential function of this position.
Background Screening Requirement:
It is the policy of the Florida Department of Education that applicants for employment undergo level 2 employment screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer. All applicants for employment or to volunteer who are selected for an interview will be provided with the Consent to Background Screening form for level 2 screening, the Affidavit of Good Moral Character, and the Notice of Rights. The leading candidate for employment or to volunteer will be required to execute the Consent form and Affidavit, report to a designated location, and submit fingerprints for level 2 screening. No applicant for a designated position will be employed 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, fingerprinting for statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and federal criminal records checks through the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and may include local criminal records checks through local law enforcement agencies
BENEFITS INFORMATION
State of Florida Retirement package – 3% employee contribution required
10 Paid Holidays annually
104 Hours of Paid Annual Leave annually
104 Hours of Paid Sick Leave annually
Health Insurance for Individual or Family Coverage – State pays 80% of premium
Life Insurance – State pays 80% of premium
Additional supplemental insurances available such as dental, vision, etc.
Tax Deferred Medical and Child Care Reimbursement Accounts available
Tax Deferred Savings Program available through payroll deduction
APPLICATION INFORMATION & REQUIREMENTS
Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety. Your packet may be delayed at the final review step if you are missing the below items:
Work History (entered with the most recent/current listed first:
Any and all State of Florida jobs
Any and all Florida University jobs
All periods of employment
Periods of unemployment
Gaps 3 months or more*
Education
Volunteer Experience
Include supervisor names and phone numbers including current place of employment.
*Gaps 3 months or more must be addressed – 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.
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. Your candidate profile will convert to your official application.
If claiming Right to First Interview (https://www.flrules.org/gateway/ruleno.asp?id=60L-33.004&Section=0) , candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions.
Complete and register your State of Florida Employment Application on-line, which will then enable you to electronically submit your application for advertised vacancies in the state
Benefits information can be found on the following website:
http://mybenefits.myflorida.com/
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the 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 DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS HAVE RECENTLY CHANGED. To obtain revised and updated information on Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements, click here (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, applicants eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. However, applicants claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each application 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. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
RESUME
If you wish to submit a resume with your application, please attach when applying for this vacancy.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
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.
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 clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Nearest Major Market:Orlando