GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 71002569

Government Operations Consultant I - 71002569

Position Summary: This is independent and complex administrative and consultative work providing coordination of the administrative activities of the Public Records Section. The incumbent in this position assists the Public Records Sections with legal issues related to the Department's obligations under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes (the Public Records Law), criminal discovery requests, subpoenas and other demands for records production, Department requests, and Capital Post Conviction requirements.

Duties & Responsibilities: Specific duties include researching, retrieving, and coordinating with field liaisons for the retrieval of records from the various record systems of the department; contacting FDLE liaisons or staff in program areas for additional responsive records requests; analyzing these records for completeness and accuracy for each request; arranging for the prompt delivery of all nonexempt records to the requestor, with written reference to the statutory basis for all claimed exemptions from disclosure; reviewing all records for all applicable exemptions under current Florida and/or federal law, and redacts exempt and confidential information before the records are released to the requestor, confirming exemptions claimed with Department's legal staff as needed; ensuring record production in Capital Post Conviction cases pursuant to the Rules of Criminal Procedure and to ensure that records produced are filed with the records repository of the Department of State within the time requirements of the rule; arranging for delivery of unredacted records to criminal justice agencies; contacting requesters to obtain waivers and documentation to release specified exempt records; ensuring that all requests are properly docketed and closed upon completion, and ensures completeness of FDLE responses to records requests by reviewing documents provided, pursuant to records searches conducted, to ascertain that responses address the specific nature of the requests; and providing analytical and consultant support to all program areas requiring record production, research, analysis, and review.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of the procedures and techniques for effective verbal and written communication; knowledge of Florida Statutes and Attorney General's opinions as related to public records and dissemination of records to various entities; ability to read and understand criminal investigative and intelligence data; ability to collect, evaluate, analyze and summarize criminal investigative and intelligence data; ability to review large amounts of criminal investigative and intelligence data and determine the significance, completeness, and usefulness of the data; ability to plan, organize, coordinate and complete work assignments; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; ability to work independently; and ability to keep detailed records and notes.

Base Salary: $ 42,200.08

How You Will Grow: FDLE recognizes the importance of growth and success while fostering a family-oriented work environment. We encourage our members to seek opportunities for professional growth through training, team building, and mentoring. Our four Fundamental Values of Service, Integrity, Respect and Quality will guide you as you embark on a lifelong career at FDLE.

Our Salary & Benefits: Starting salary will be the minimum of the class pay range, unless otherwise dictated by FDLE's pay policy. FDLE is a State of Florida Employer and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: State of Florida Tuition Waiver Program; paid holidays, vacation and sick leave; HMO and PPO health insurance options with premiums starting as low as $50 per month; $25,000 in automatic life insurance coverage; multiple supplemental insurance options including: dental, vision, disability and more; paid maternity leave and parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child; pension and investment retirement plan options; and tax deferred medical and child care reimbursement accounts.

About Our Agency: The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) employs more than 2,000 members statewide either at headquarters in Tallahassee or in one of seven regional operations centers (ROCs). Our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen domestic security.

Hiring Process: You will be evaluated for this job based on your previous knowledge and experience. Additional reviews may be performed to screen for preferred qualifications, experience and education. Your qualifications will be based on knowledge, skills, and abilities and other elements relevant to this position supported by the information in your application. Qualifying questions will only be credited if verifiable by the information provided on your application including specifically required software/computer skills. You may be contacted to participate in a selection process which may consist of written exercises, work samples, skills tests, interviews, drug screen and fingerprinting. You may be notified by email to participate in a selection process. Failure to reply within a designated timeframe may exclude you from further consideration. Future vacancies may be filled from this position advertisement.

Background: FDLE requires an extensive background process of all recommended applicants. The elements of a background include: financial credit check, criminal history of applicant and applicant's immediate family or roommates, personal references, employment and education verifications (which includes official transcript(s)), drug screen and fingerprinting. This information will be utilized to make the final hiring decision.

Notes: Preference will be given to current FDLE members who have satisfactorily completed at least six months of the probationary period for their current position.