Requisition No: 800764

Agency: Juvenile Justice

Working Title: DJJ OPERATIONS COORDINATOR - 80081601

Position Number: 80081601

Salary: $1,566.92 Bi-Weekly

Posting Closing Date: 05/09/2023

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We Value the Service given to our country and support the hiring of service members and military spouses.

LOCATION, CONTACT AND SALARY INFORMATION:

LOCATION: Circuit Two Probation & Community Intervention; 2020 Capital Circle SE; Tallahassee, FL 32399

CONTACT PERSON: Chief Probation Officer Christy Ash, 850-922-2159, christina.ash@fldjj.gov

STARTING SALARY: $1,566.92 Bi-Weekly (In accordance with the current spending restrictions, an internal promotion into this position will be filled at the minimum of the pay grade or up to 5% of the currently rate, whichever is higher.)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinate activities with local stakeholders related to circuit specific initiatives. In coordination with the Chief Probation Officer strategically evaluate and promote effective approaches to juvenile justice to reduce juvenile delinquencies.

Facilitate the development of a work plan and maintain accountability of tasks and timelines set forth in the work plan. Coordinators may be responsible for more than one jurisdiction.

Meet with various parties and key stakeholders on an individual or small group basis. Review and request relevant data and data analysis from an approved departmental source. Review and analyze data and consult with DJJ Bureau of Research/Planning and circuit management on collection and management of data.

Strategically and consistently use or collect valid data to assist with various projects, to include: reviewing relevant data and analyses from an approved departmental source, in consultation with DJJ Bureau of Research and Planning and the circuit management team. Ad Hoc reports may be requested, as needed.

Represent DJJ as a designee for the Chief Probation Officer at meetings with other local groups and boards.

Access the success and impact of alternatives to detention programs and other circuit initiatives and services provided.

Coordinates the activities of staff associated with special projects and initiative within the circuit.

Conduct departmental in-service trainings and/or presentation to internal/external parties, as required.

Assist with quality improvement reviews.

Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma at the time of submission of candidate profile.

A valid driver’s license is required.

Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

Strong organizational time-management skills.

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

Ability to work with diverse groups and individuals.

Ability to read data, interpret trends, identify problems, develop solutions and design analyses.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION:

Experience with data and data analysis.

SPECIAL NOTES:

This position may require flexibility in work hours, depending on workload.

All prospective candidates will be subject to a sex offender check, criminal background (state, local and national) and pre-employment drug screening.

DJJ participates in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility)

When identified on a position description, a valid driver’s license is required. If initially hired with an out-of-state license, the Florida resident must obtain a valid Florida state driver’s license within 30 days of hire. Licenses suspended or revoked for any reason, work permits (Business purpose/Employment/Education only licenses) and some types of restricted licenses are not acceptable. Licenses that have Corrective Lenses Restricted are acceptable, provided the driver wars corrective lenses while operation a vehicle.

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.