887167-GOVERMENT OPERATOINS CONSULTANT III-SES at State of Florida

Requisition No: 887167

Agency: Commerce

Working Title: 887167-GOVERMENT OPERATOINS CONSULTANT III-SES

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 40034314

Salary: $5,000.00/month

Posting Closing Date: 11/16/2026

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JOB TYPE: FULL TIME / SES

POSITION LOCATION: Tallahassee, FL (relocation benefits are not available for this position)

Government Operations Consultant III-SES
(Pending reclassification)

OPEN COMPETITIVE

www.floridajobs.org/

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Identifies, coordinates and provides statewide human resource (HR) operational needs in compliance with the Office of Human Resources and Department of Management Services (DMS) relative policies, guidelines and procedures. Research, analyses, and makes recommendations to resolve statewide RA administrative issues and concerns, provides direction and guidance to management and their staffs relative to RA administrative services.

Assists with coordinating the personnel functions of Reemployment Assistance. Provides direction, guidance, consultation and assistance to managers and staff regarding HR practices. Performs analysis of all personnel actions and provides guidance and direction to resolve HR issues. Serves as a training resource to RA staff at the direction of program managers to ensure adherence to the department’s policies and procedures.

Works independently to conduct research, apply applicable rules and procedures to HR operational functions.

Ensures coordination and efficiency in administrative and operations aspects of delivery of HR products for Reemployment Assistance.

Exercises independent judgment in determining work priorities and ensuring proper completion of work assignments including activities necessary to assist in resolving various personnel situations. This includes activities necessary to assist staff in resolving various personnel issues, assisting in the filling of vacant positions, processing personnel actions, and performance evaluations. Ensures that all staff time is entered timely and correctly into People First. Establishes and maintains various personnel databases. Works as a Personnel Liaison for DWS-RA regarding personnel actions. Responsible for the preparation of all personnel actions, position action budget forms, and budget actions to process each request for Reemployment Assistance.

Duties include assisting with the filling of vacant positions and analyzing personnel actions to ensure that all pertinent financial data and information is correct in accordance with current organizational structure. Create vacancy announcements and monitor activity about the hiring process, including collection of applications and creating spreadsheets for analysis of candidates. Monitor and assist staff with People First as needed and act as liaison with People First regarding problem resolution.

Coordinates travel conducted by staff to ensure compliance with established procedures. Makes travel arrangements and prepares travel authorizations and reimbursement vouchers. Maintains data for travel reports.

Schedules and/or reserves physical facilities for staff meetings or training sessions. Organizes, prepares, participates, and compiles results of scheduled meetings.

Exercises independent judgment in the development of contract and grant management resources, tools, and processes. This position is an advocate for RA and serves as a participant for team assignments, process improvements, and special projects, which includes develop Scopes of Work, procurements, contracts, and agreement documents; manage contracts; reviews, approves, and processes invoices for payment processing ensuring contractual and agreement terms.

Performs other duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Personnel Rules, Agency Policies, and Procedures.
• Ability to collect, evaluate, and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document workflow and other activities relating to the improvement of management practices.
• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate work assignments, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Knowledge of advanced administrative and clerical procedures and systems
• Knowledge of principles and processes involved in business and organizational planning, coordination, and execution.
• Knowledge of computer software including applications
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to take initiative, critical thinking, and problem solving.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Qualifications:

As a condition of pre-employment eligibility, a Level 2 security background screening is required, which consists of fingerprinting and a check of local, state, and national law enforcement records.

Minimum:

• Duties and responsibilities of this position must be performed at the official work site of the Department.
• Travel may be required.

Preferred:

• At least 2 years’ experience processing state government personnel actions.
• At least 2 years’ experience in processing Human Resources, Classification.

Pay:

$5,000/monthly

Our Organization and Mission:

FloridaCommerce works across the state to support Florida’s economy, robust and talented workforce, and our local communities. We are dedicated to making a stronger and more resilient Florida, so our businesses, communities, and workforce are better prepared to withstand future economic slowdowns and natural disasters.

FloridaCommerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. (TTY/TDD 1-800-955-8771 or the Florida Relay Service – 711.)

Let our mission become yours. To find out more about us, click on the link: http://www.floridajobs.org/

The Work You Will Do:

The Government Operations Consultant III - SES is a member of the Administrative Services Unit of the Division of Workforce Service, Reemployment Assistance. This position performs highly responsible independent work analyzing, developing and assisting in the installation of improved managerial policies, practices, methods, procedures and organization structures within the Division of Workforce Services (DWS) Reemployment Assistance (RA). At this level, employees independently perform a full range of assignments under limited supervision. The work requires applying an extensive knowledge of business practices and procedures in order to work from general instructions to adapt and apply knowledge in a variety of complex situations, and in recommending solutions to problems of a specialized or general nature. Requires skill in analyzing and interpreting data, policy and procedures or in using equipment in order to arrive at logical conclusions or recommendations. Employee must use initiative and creative planning in devising new methods and approaches to major problems.

This position performs highly responsible independent work analyzing, developing, and assisting in the installation of improved procedures and organization structures for the programs in the Division of Workforce Services (DWS)-Reemployment Assistance. The incumbent in this position serves as a liaison between the Division of Workforce Services-Reemployment Assistance and Commerce Human Resource Management.

The Difference You Will Make:

In this role, the HR professional will serve as a strategic partner in designing and implementing optimized workflows, change management initiatives, and organizational structures to enhance the effectiveness of DWS Reemployment Assistance programs.

FloridaCommerce is a fast-paced work environment in which critical thinking and prioritizing are a must.

How You Will Grow:

FloridaCommerce encourages its employees to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. Trainings are made available throughout the year and on request with the Office of Training and Development within the Bureau of Human Resource Management. In accordance with our Vision and Mission, the employee:

• Furthers Florida’s economic vision by providing support that enhances the economy and develops, safe, and healthy communities.
• Meets customer/client expectations with an emphasis on responsiveness, quality, quantity, and timeliness of work.
• Provides information clearly, accurately, and succinctly; and exhibits good listening skills.
• Works collaboratively to optimize the effectiveness of FloridaCommerce’s available resources and tools.
• Uses knowledge acquired through education, training, or experience to complete tasks.

These expectations are for all our employees, and you will be expected to model these as a leader. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience.

Where You Will Work:

Tallahassee is Florida’s Capital City and continues to grow by attracting development and new businesses. Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend. FloridaCommerce’s main office is located in Downtown Tallahassee, the political epicenter that draws in visitors each year to visit the state’s Capitol. Each spring, the legislative session opens, and people pour in to see the Florida Legislature perform business and approve the state’s annual budget. Being in Tallahassee will guarantee you an experience vibrant with a unique experience, professional growth, entertainment, and culture.

Tallahassee is:

• Known for its beautiful parks, rolling hills and oak trees, canopied roads, hotels, dining, museums, arts, music, and natural resources (https://talgov.com/ )
• Home to major college campuses, Florida State University (FSU), Florida A & M University (FAMU) and Tallahassee Community College (TCC).
• Approximately 22 miles from the nearest beach ( https://choosetallahassee.com/beaches-near-tallahassee/)

• Within a state having no state income tax for residents of Florida

WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!

* State Group Insurance coverage options+
(health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental option)

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

* Nine paid holidays and a Personal Holiday each year

* Annual and Sick Leave Benefits

* Student Loan Forgiveness Program (Eligibility required)

* Flexible Spending Accounts

* Tuition Fee Waivers (Accepted by major Florida colleges/universities)

* Ongoing comprehensive training provided

* Career Growth

* Highly skilled, professional environment

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

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.