GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 48004305 Date: May 29, 2024 Location: ORLANDO, FL, US, 32801 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforceoperations/humanresourcemanagement/forjobapplicants/everify) .Requisition No: 830029 Agency: Department of EducationWorking Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 48004305Pay Plan: Career ServicePosition Number: 48004305 Salary: $3,181.30 Posting Closing Date: 05/29/2024 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) VOCATIONAL REHABILITATIONLOCATION: ORLANDOPOSITION TITLE: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT lPOSITION NUMBER: 48004305Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) is a federal-state program that helps people who have physical or mental disabilities get or keep a job. VR is committed to helping people with disabilities find meaningful careers. Our Mission is "to help people with disabilities find and maintain employment and enhance their independence." Our Vision is "to become the first place people with disabilities turn when seeking employment and a top resource for employers in need of qualified employees."This advertisement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for up to 6 monthsThis position reports to the General Operations Manager in the Business Relations Section with Vocational Rehabilitation. Special Requirements: Travel-50-75%, k nowledge of working with people with disabilities, ability to speak in public, skilled at developing and maintaining working relationships, and providing excellent customer service internally and externally. This is a highly responsible proefessional position requiring encumbent to develop business relationships through ongoing contact with business and industry to assess their needs and deliver products and services to them to address those identified needs. Business and industry contact will be conducted through responsive and timely follow-up of all referrals and through a systematic, targeted market-based approach. Market Vocational Rehabilitation to business and industry as their source for the talent pipeline of qualified candidates with disabilities and as a reliable and trusted resource for addressing accommodation questions, accessibility issues, and ADA, EEOC, OFCCP, and other regulatory requirements and matters related to the employment of individuals with disabilities. Provide technical assistance and training to businesses on disability related topics, including disability etiquette, federal tax incentives, ADA, accommodations, accessibility, etc. Consult with businesses and provide expert information on VR services available to employers to strengthen their recruitment, hiring, advancement, and retention of individuals with disabilities, such as on-the-job training, job analysis, worksite accessibility assessment, new hire supports, etc. Conduct extensive outreach and collaboration to build partnerships that engage employers and promote the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities. Outreach and collaboration occurs across a wide spectrum of community partners, including Community Rehabilitation Providers, Education, Business Organizations, Advocacy Groups, Government, Workforce Boards and Centers, and other stakeholders with direct or indirect interests in the employment of individuals with disabilities. Inform VR Counselors and other staff of specific employment and career opportunities, industry training and certification programs, detailed business and industry information, and other relevant labor market information obtained through the Business Relationship Development process to facilitate the employment of qualified consumers. Facilitate qualified candidate referrals to employers and function as a liaison to ensure employer satisfaction throughout the hiring process and the achievement of a mutually successful outcome for both business and consumer. Participate as a collaborative member of the VR Business Relations Team, strategizing with all team members to effectively coordinate and conduct business relationship activities. Respond to National Employment Team (NET) and NET-Southeast regional business referrals, following the protocols of the NET. Maintain accurate and timely records of business relationship activities, business contacts, and services to business using Program database. Participate in staff meetings, conferences, and business related functions applicable to position description. Perform other related duties as required. Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:
Experience With Sales, Marketing, Public Relations, or similar work. Knowledge of Business, Economics, Human Resources, or closely related field. Skilled at providing excellent customer service; and at developing cooperative working relationships and maintaining them over time.
Abilities to speak publicly, influence others, and negotiate; utilize problem-solving techniques; understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures; prioritize workload; and communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
APPLICATION INFORMATION & REQUIREMENTS
Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety. Your packet may be delayed at the final review step if you are missing the below items:
Work History (entered with the most recent/current listed first:
Any and all State of Florida jobs
Any and all Florida University jobs
All periods of employment
Periods of unemployment
Gaps 3 months or more
Education
Volunteer Experience
Include supervisor names and phone numbers including current place of employment.
Gaps 3 months or more must be addressed – you will need to account for and explain any gaps in employment including unemployment. You can either list these in your application under Period of Employment or attach a word document listing your gaps.
Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history. Your candidate profile will convert to your official application.
If claiming Right to First Interview (https://www.flrules.org/gateway/ruleno.asp?id=60L-33.004&Section=0) , candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions.
Complete and register your State of Florida Employment Application on-line, which will then enable you to electronically submit your application for advertised vacancies in the state agencies. The State of Florida application online can be edited at any time prior to each submission and will automatically populate when you apply to a specific position.
After you have applied to one or more job advertisements, all submitted applications can be viewed from the "Applicant Home Page" by clicking on "View Your Applicant Submissions. "A listing of all the positions to which you have applied will be displayed. You can view and/or print any or all the submitted applications, although this information is also maintained online.
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Download and then fax a completed application to the People First Service Center at 888-403-2110. Be sure to include the requisition number on each page of your application.
For assistance in completing the employment application or applying for jobs using the People First system, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287.
It is the policy of the Florida Department of Education that applicants for employment undergo level 2 employment screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer.
All applicants for employment or to volunteer who are selected for an interview will be provided with the Consent to Background Screening form for level 2 screening, the Affidavit of Good Moral Character, and the Notice of Rights. The leading candidate for employment or to volunteer will be required to execute the Consent form and Affidavit, report to a designated location, and submit fingerprints for level 2 screening.
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.
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.
STATE OF FLORIDA EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
State of Florida Retirement - 3% Employee Contribution Required
10 Paid Holidays annually
104 Hours of Paid Annual Leave annually
104 Hours of Paid Sick Leave annually
Health Insurance for Individual or Family Coverage – State pays 80% of premium
Life Insurance – State pays premium for $25,000 basic term life insurance for full time employee
Additional supplemental insurances available such as dental, vision, etc.
Tax Deferred Medical and Child Care Reimbursement Accounts available
Benefits information can be found on the following website:
Insurance Benefits: http://www.myflorida.com/MyBenefits
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 clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. Nearest Major Market:Orlando