OPERATIONS & MGMT CONSULTANT II - SES - 48002508 1

Operations & Management Consultant II - Ses

This is a professional Select Exempt Service position located in the Division of Early Learning (DEL) in the Director's office. The incumbent of this position assists the Chancellor of Early Learning in a confidential capacity by performing duties related to personnel actions and processes.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Serves as the DEL HR Personnel Liaison to ensure that all division staff are kept current on human resource initiatives and policy / procedure changes.
• Advises managers / supervisors on recruitment, hiring, separations, leave and attendance, position descriptions, fingerprinting, advertising, and classification.
• Coordinates, prepares, and ensures timely and accurate responses to all human resource assignments.
• Prepares all personnel packets, including but not limited to, new hires, voluntary or involuntary separations, shares performance evaluation due dates, coordinates updating position descriptions, and classification actions with the HR Central office.
• Provides direction, guidance and counsel to administrators and their staffs in the management and operation of service programs and responsibilities related to recruitment and personnel matters.
• Consults with staff members to develop solutions for programmatic operational problems.
• Serves as the key point of contact on requisition / PAR issues. Track all requisitions / PAR's for approval / rejection.
• Prepares requests for proposed restructuring / reorganization, for adherence to personnel policies and procedures.
• Provides technical assistance to supervisors, liaisons, and managers on classification procedures and policies as needed.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks as required.
• Coordinates with HR specialists on specific matters such as FMLA, FSWP, ADA, Training, Drop, Leave and Attendance issues.
• Reviews and analyzes drafts of memoranda and correspondence.
• Prepares and maintains records and reports, such as recommendations for solutions to administrative problems, reports, and recruitment applications. Assists in the planning of meetings and / or conferences.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Who We're 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 unity. Attendance is an essential function.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Preferred Qualifications :

Mission Statement for Division of Early Learning :

The Division of Early Learning (DEL) will provide access to high-quality programs and services that build a solid foundation for Florida's 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 Florida's future leaders are ready to learn, graduate and succeed. DEL is dedicated to providing accessible, affordable and quality early learning services for the state's children and families. In partnership with 30 early learning coalitions and Redlands Chirstian Migrant Association, DEL delivers three programs :

Division of Early Learning Website : https : / / www.fldoe.org / schools / early-learning /

Office Contact : Lourine Phillips 850-717-8553

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Leave Information :

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.

Special Requirements :

Selective Services System (SSS) 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 ( http : / / www.sss.gov / ).

If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287

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