FDC- CORRECTIONAL PROGRAM CONSULTANT - 70035063 - CENTRAL OFFICE

Requisition No: 825554 

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: FDC- CORRECTIONAL PROGRAM CONSULTANT - 70035063 - CENTRAL OFFICE

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70035063 

Salary:  $48,140.46 - $67,111.55 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 03/26/2024 

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***INTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT***

Correctional Program Consultant – 70035063

****INTERNAL OPPORTUNITY ONLY – Must be currently employed with the Florida Department of Corrections to be considered for this position.

This advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Central Office in the Office of Institutions, Classification Management.

Salary Range: $48,140.46 - $67,111.55 annually

SALARY WILL BE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CURRENT PAY POLICY.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops, implements, and coordinates delivery of statewide program activities for Confidential Inmate/High Risk Inmate/Special Interest Inmate, Profiles, Reviews/Transfers /Tracking.
• Develops, reviews, and revises rules, procedures, and technical manuals for the Bureau of Classification Management, statewide classification programs, and related areas or as directed by supervisor.
• Evaluates the Department’s policies and procedures in classification areas to determine whether actions taken by institutional staff are consistent with the Department’s rules and polices.
• Develops and implements automation to increase efficiency and accountability in area of classification management of inmates.
• Reviews, monitors, and evaluates program outcomes and effectiveness.
• Conduct on-site audits, monitoring and reviews as directed by supervisor.
• Develops and coordinates statewide inmate programs on matters pertaining to assigned areas of responsibility.
• At the direction of the Bureau Chief, Assistant Bureau Chief, Correctional Program Administrator (Classification Services & Systems Development), the incumbent shall review and coordinate suggested changes to the administrative rules, procedure manuals and technical manuals that pertain to areas of responsibility.
• Responds to written letters, emails, public records request and phone calls from the inmate families, field staff, law enforcement agencies, courts, government officials and the general public regarding inmate classification issues, systems, and policies/procedures/rules on matters pertaining to assigned areas of responsibility.
• Reviews, investigates, and prepares responses to inmate administrative appeals on matters pertaining to assigned areas of responsibility.
• Evaluates current inmate programs and assesses the need for additional programs at the state or regional level on matters pertaining to areas of responsibility.
• Provides in-depth research and responses to the Bureau Chief, Assistant Bureau Chief, Correctional Program Administrator (Classification Services & Systems Development), Executive Leadership, and/or outside sources pertaining to areas of responsibility.
• Assist the Legislative Affairs Office with inquiries from the Senators Office and public.
• Provides assistance to the Regional and Institutional Staff for matters pertaining to areas of responsibility.
• Monitors institutional classification operations and program areas through reports for accuracy and compliance on matters pertaining to areas of responsibility.
• Conducts and/or participates in special projects, work, and other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of corrections principles and practices.
• Knowledge of administrative principles and practices.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system.
• Knowledge of problem-solving techniques.
• Knowledge and experience of automated system development, testing, implementation, and maintenance.
• Knowledge and experience with the grievance process.
• Knowledge and experience with the handling of confidential information.
• Skills in OBIS and other web-based systems.
• Skills in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, PowerBI.
• Skills in gathering information.
• Skills in communicating with others to effectively convey information.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to develop various reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct program activities.
• Ability to conduct interviews.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct program activities.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate programs.
• Ability to develop and coordinate statewide programs.
• Ability to formulate policies and procedures.
• Ability to develop automated systems.
• Ability to research and identify essential information.
• Ability to identify and follow protocol for confidential information.

• Knowledge of basic management and corrections principles and practices, and ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to operational and management analyst activities.
• Knowledge in the methods of data collection.
• Skills in analytical reviews; ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Skills in fact-finding research.
• Skills in communicating with others to effectively convey information.
• Skills in developing various reports.
• Skills in researching and identifying essential information.
• Skills in development, testing, implementation, and maintenance of automated systems.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct program activities.
• Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and compile detailed reports.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Please note, when submitting a college/university degree, if selected for this position official transcripts will be required.

• Must be a current employee with the Florida Department of Corrections
• Must have experience in systems development.
• Must have at least five (5) years of experience in professional classification position and/or security position

Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.

If you are interested in this position and meet the above indicated qualification and have the desired education, knowledge, and experience, please submit a State of Florida Application, and resume through the People First system. If you experience problems applying on-line, please call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the closing date.

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.