GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 48007141 (BLIND SERVICES)

Part Time, onsite
State of Florida
Tallahassee, United States of America

Salary undisclosed

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Requisition No: 849312

Agency: Department of Education

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 48007141 (BLIND SERVICES)

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 48007141

Salary: $48,000.00 - $55,000.00/ Annually

Posting Closing Date: 03/26/2025

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

DIVISION OF BLIND SERVICES

DEPUTY DIRECTOR'S OFFICE

LOCATION: TALLAHASSEE (LEON COUNTY) - TURLINGTON BUILDING

JOB TITLE: GOVERNEMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III (W. T. WORKFORCE COORDINATOR) - CAREER SERVICE

SALARY RANGE: $48,000.00 - $55,000.00/ANNUALLY

THIS POSITION IS AN INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT ONLY* YOU MUST BE A CURRENT EMPLOYEE OF FDOE.

Our Mission

The Division of Blind Services ensures blind and visually impaired Floridians have the tools, support, and opportunities to achieve success. In partnership with others, we create a barrier-free environment in the lives of Floridians with visual disabilities. The Florida Division of Blind Services helps blind and visually impaired individuals achieve their goals and live their lives with as much independence and self-direction as possible. The Division serves thousands of Floridians through its plethora of programs and services. With District and Satellite Offices located throughout the state, as well as the Career, Technology and Training Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired, and the Braille and Talking Books Library, the Division of Blind Services has become a national model in education, employment and other services that foster independence for blind and visually impaired Floridians.

Florida Division of Blind Services Main Page

Office Contact

Jennifer Ganey, Personnel Administrator

(850) 245 - 0750

Job Description

This position is located in the Division of Blind Services in Tallahassee, Florida. This is a highly responsible administrative position under the direct supervision of the Deputy Director in the Division of Blind Services (DBS). The incumbent will work on behalf of the Division and lead efforts to enhance and grow DBS business partnerships and employment opportunities for the blind and visually impaired individuals served by the Division of Blind Services statewide. This position will work with staff, partners, community stakeholders, and businesses to enhance/expand workforce-related training, educational opportunities, and services for blind and visually impaired individuals. The Workforce Coordinator will also help build community and business partnerships to improve employment outcomes for the Division of Blind Services clients.

Examples Of Work

Help develop, deliver, or coordinate workforce services for blind and visually impaired individuals.
Work with staff, partners, community stakeholders, businesses, and program participants to expand workforce-related training, education, and services for blind and visually impaired individuals, including:

Employment opportunities
Registered apprenticeship opportunities
On-the-job training opportunities
WIOA-funded training and co-enrollment opportunities

Coordinate and collaborate with other employment and training programs and workforce partners (Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, CareerSource Florida, Florida Department of Commerce, and other workforce stakeholders).
Help build community and business partnerships to improve employment outcomes.
Assist the Bureau of Client Services and DBS districts with creating strategies and processes to identify clients for placement into high-skilled/high-wage, in-demand competitive, integrated employment opportunities.
Coordinate and/or deliver assistance and training to partners and businesses to:

Increase awareness about the low cost of accommodations/resources available to assist with accommodations.
Educate employers about varying degrees of visual impairment and the employability of Florida’s talented visually impaired workforce.
Educate employers about incentives for hiring individuals with visual impairments, such as the Work Opportunity Tax Credit.

Help expand DBS’ presence and membership on Local Workforce Development Boards.
Lead efforts to create new or enhance existing registered apprenticeship programs designed to improve and increase apprenticeship opportunities for blind and visually impaired clients. The incumbent may be required to:

Plan or participate in small- or large-scale events that convene stakeholders and other partners (sponsors, employers, related technical instruction providers, DBS, CTAE staff, State Apprenticeship Advisory Council) to present and/or discuss DBS action plans and recommendations.

Facilitate meetings and discussions.
Conduct surveys or focus groups to gather information about client employment and training skill needs.
Evaluates employer partner needs to identify and create opportunities for new programs and/or recommend strategies to make existing programs more accessible to individuals with disabilities.
Lead or assist with planning, designing, and implementing new programs to address changing community needs.
Draft reports, action plans, and short- and long-term strategies to improve accessibility for blind and visually impaired individuals interested in Registered Apprenticeships.
Some travel is required for this position (times per year varies based on workload needs).
Other duties as requested.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Knowledge of state and federal regulations.
Knowledge of basic management principles and practices.
Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis.
Ability to participate in public speaking engagements.
Ability to utilize equipment required for the position.
Ability to coordinate a consultative program designed to ensure the resolution of managerial and operations problems.
Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to formulate policies and procedures.
Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials.
Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document work and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices.
Ability to conduct fact finding research.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to solve problems and make decisions.

To be considered for a position with the Division of Blind Services:

NOTE: All fields in the candidate profile (application) must be completed in its entirety. Your packet may be held up at the final review step if you are missing any of the below items.

All previous periods of employment must be listed and accounted for. Periods of employment should be entered with the most recent/current listed first.

The Following Must Be Included

Any and all State of Florida jobs.
Any and all Florida Community College or University jobs.
All periods of employment from high school graduation forward.
Periods of unemployment (gaps). *All gaps 3 months (90 days) or more must be accounted for.
Education (high school, GED, Community College, University).
Volunteer Experience.
A current resume must be included with this application, and the information contained in the resume must match the information contained in the state application.
Periods of employment should include the supervisor's name and contact information. Your current place of employment should be included. If you are currently unemployed, please make sure that information is included.
Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed. Gaps of employment of 3 months or more must be addressed on the application.
Work history, hours worked, and formal education fields must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
It is unacceptable to use the statement “see resume” in place of entering work history. Your candidate profile will convert to your official application.
Responses to qualifying questions must be verifiable in the candidate profile. Not all applicants will be interviewed. Preference will be given for qualifying veterans, employees in layoff status and qualified candidates based on a review of their overall scores, KSAs, primary and supplemental applications, as well as completion of any required work samples, willingness questionnaires, and behavioral/personality/skills tests, and interview responses, as applicable. References and file reviews from previous employment will be verified to determine suitability.
Other documentation can be attached to provide additional information.
Individuals lacking the ability to competently do the job and those who are unable to positively contribute to a productive team environment, need not apply.
The successful candidate must be able to pass a Level II Background screening.
If you are claiming Veteran's Preference, you must attach the correct supporting documentation to be considered (DD214).
If you are claiming Right to First Interview, you must attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying to be considered. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions.
All documentation is due by the close of the job requisition/advertisement.

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

WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!

» State Group Insurance coverage options+

(health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental options)

» Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year

» Student Loan Forgiveness (Eligibility Required)

» Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida Community Colleges/Universities)

» Career Growth

» Maternity and Parental Leave Benefits

» Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (www.myfrs.com)

» Annual and Sick Leave Benefits

» Flexible Spending Accounts

» Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

» Ongoing comprehensive training provided

» Highly skilled, professional environment

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. 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. The 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.

Special Requirements

You will be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. For more information, please visit the Social Security website.

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.

The Florida Division of Blind Services is committed

to increasing recruitment and hiring of Veterans and individuals with disabilities and

improving employment outcomes.

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 clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

THIS POSITION IS AN INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT ONLY* YOU MUST BE A CURRENT EMPLOYEE OF FDOE.

Help develop, deliver, or coordinate workforce services for blind and visually impaired individuals.
Work with staff, partners, community stakeholders, businesses, and program participants to expand workforce-related training, education, and services for blind and visually impaired individuals, including:

Employment opportunities
Registered apprenticeship opportunities
On-the-job training opportunities
WIOA-funded training and co-enrollment opportunities

Coordinate and collaborate with other employment and training programs and workforce partners (Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, CareerSource Florida, Florida Department of Commerce, and other workforce stakeholders).
Help build community and business partnerships to improve employment outcomes.
Assist the Bureau of Client Services and DBS districts with creating strategies and processes to identify clients for placement into high-skilled/high-wage, in-demand competitive, integrated employment opportunities.
Coordinate and/or deliver assistance and training to partners and businesses to:

Increase awareness about the low cost of accommodations/resources available to assist with accommodations.
Educate employers about varying degrees of visual impairment and the employability of Florida’s talented visually impaired workforce.
Educate employers about incentives for hiring individuals with visual impairments, such as the Work Opportunity Tax Credit.

Help expand DBS’ presence and membership on Local Workforce Development Boards.
Lead efforts to create new or enhance existing registered apprenticeship programs designed to improve and increase apprenticeship opportunities for blind and visually impaired clients. The incumbent may be required to:

Plan or participate in small- or large-scale events that convene stakeholders and other partners (sponsors, employers, related technical instruction providers, DBS, CTAE staff, State Apprenticeship Advisory Council) to present and/or discuss DBS action plans and recommendations.

Facilitate meetings and discussions.
Conduct surveys or focus groups to gather information about client employment and training skill needs.
Evaluates employer partner needs to identify and create opportunities for new programs and/or recommend strategies to make existing programs more accessible to individuals with disabilities.
Lead or assist with planning, designing, and implementing new programs to address changing community needs.
Draft reports, action plans, and short- and long-term strategies to improve accessibility for blind and visually impaired individuals interested in Registered Apprenticeships.
Some travel is required for this position (times per year varies based on workload needs).
Other duties as requested.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Knowledge of state and federal regulations.
Knowledge of basic management principles and practices.
Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis.
Ability to participate in public speaking engagements.
Ability to utilize equipment required for the position.
Ability to coordinate a consultative program designed to ensure the resolution of managerial and operations problems.
Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to formulate policies and procedures.
Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials.
Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document work and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices.
Ability to conduct fact finding research.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to solve problems and make decisions.

All previous periods of employment must be listed and accounted for. Periods of employment should be entered with the most recent/current listed first.

The Following Must Be Included

Any and all State of Florida jobs.
Any and all Florida Community College or University jobs.
All periods of employment from high school graduation forward.
Periods of unemployment (gaps). *All gaps 3 months (90 days) or more must be accounted for.
Education (high school, GED, Community College, University).
Volunteer Experience.
A current resume must be included with this application, and the information contained in the resume must match the information contained in the state application.
Periods of employment should include the supervisor's name and contact information. Your current place of employment should be included. If you are currently unemployed, please make sure that information is included.
Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed. Gaps of employment of 3 months or more must be addressed on the application.
Work history, hours worked, and formal education fields must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
It is unacceptable to use the statement “see resume” in place of entering work history. Your candidate profile will convert to your official application.
Responses to qualifying questions must be verifiable in the candidate profile. Not all applicants will be interviewed. Preference will be given for qualifying veterans, employees in layoff status and qualified candidates based on a review of their overall scores, KSAs, primary and supplemental applications, as well as completion of any required work samples, willingness questionnaires, and behavioral/personality/skills tests, and interview responses, as applicable. References and file reviews from previous employment will be verified to determine suitability.
Other documentation can be attached to provide additional information.
Individuals lacking the ability to competently do the job and those who are unable to positively contribute to a productive team environment, need not apply.
The successful candidate must be able to pass a Level II Background screening.
If you are claiming Veteran's Preference, you must attach the correct supporting documentation to be considered (DD214).
If you are claiming Right to First Interview, you must attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying to be considered. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions.
All documentation is due by the close of the job requisition/advertisement.

(health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental options)