GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II

Requisition No: 883503

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70040657

Salary: $45,060.11 Annually

Posting Closing Date: 09/25/2026

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

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ADVERTISING/WORKING TITLE: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Community Corrections Region IV in the Directors Office.

The Government Operations Consultant II effectively coordinates and manages comprehensive training programs for community corrections, ensuring that all staff are well-prepared and compliant with annual training requirements. We are dedicated to developing and delivering high-quality training curricula, providing technical assistance, and supporting the professional growth and certification of newly hired probation officers, all while maintaining the highest standards of excellence and adherence to policies and procedures.

This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.

JOB DUTIES:

• Coordinate and manage community corrections training activities and budget within the assigned region.
• Plan, manage, and administer training programs, including developing curricula and lesson plans.
• Assist with scheduling and instructing various training courses for Correctional Probation Officers and recruits.
• Maintain training records and ensure compliance with annual training requirements using E-Train and ATMS II systems.
• Provide consultation, technical assistance, and manage activities for newly hired probation officers, including their training and certification.

BENEFITS:

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
• Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance.
• Tuition-Free college courses.
• Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System:

• • Pension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan)
  • Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan)
  • Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop)
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Recently Retired? Beginning July 1, 2024, there is no longer a reemployment limitation; beginning with the 7th calendar month from the member's distribution date, there are no restrictions on working for an FRS employer. You will not be required to repay any prior distributions, and you may continue receiving distributions from the Investment Plan or Pension Plan without interruption.

REQUIREMENTS:

Please note, when submitting a college/university degree, if selected for this position official transcripts will be required.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must possess a General Instructor certified through FDLE.
• Must be Correctional Probation or Correctional Officer certified.
• Must be able to travel overnight as necessary to conduct/facilitate training as needed.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Firearms Certified

Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

The Florida Department of Corrections requires all job applicants and volunteers to pass a Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes. This check must be completed before they can start working or volunteering.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY

The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) only hires U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. FDC uses E-Verify to confirm an employee’s eligibility to work after completing the I-9 form.

The Florida Department of Corrections does not currently support H-1B Visa sponsorship.

For online application issues, call the People First Service Center at View phone number on aiapply.co. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

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 View phone number on aiapply.co). 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 clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.