Job Description

Requisition No: 873693

Agency: Juvenile Justice

Working Title: DJJ OPERATIONS ANALYST - 80002324

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 80002324

Salary: $2003.61 Biweekly

Posting Closing Date: 04/25/2026

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The Department of Juvenile Justice salutes our heroes.

We are honored to have the opportunity to support our nation's veterans and their families.

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

ANTICIPATED VACANCY

THIS IS AN INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY

FOR CURRENT DJJ EMPLOYEES ONLY

LOCATION, CONTACT AND SALARY INFORMATION

Location NORTH Region Focus

Contact Person: Jeff Powell, Training and Research Manager, Talent, Leadership, and Culture, (850) 717-2809

Salary $2,003.61 Bi-Weekly. (In accordance with current spending restrictions, an internal promotion into the position will be filled at the minimum of the pay grade or up to 5% of the employee’s current rate, whichever is higher.)

Trainers in the Specialized Training Unit (STU) prepare for and conduct training for certification and in-service training for juvenile justice professionals, to include but not limited to the following: Community Assessment Tool (CAT), Prevention Assessment Tool (PAT), Residential Assessment for Youth (RAY), Youth Empowered Success (YES) Plan, Motivational Interviewing (MI), and other related trainings. Evaluate student performance and provide guidance, assistance or coaching for identified growth areas. Administer practical and written examinations and interprets examination statistics. Evaluate and recommend changes based on need and analysis. Conduct pre-course analysis of risk assessment administration accuracy and inter-rater reliability. Interprets policies and procedures. Document findings and prepares recommendations for implementation. Complete on-going inter-rater reliability activities for all staff using risk assessments. Assist in the development of training materials and coaching strategies. Communicate patterns in training issues to risk assessment fidelity monitoring team and evidence-based training unit supervisor.

Trainers conduct studies, evaluations and provides technical assistance for developing statewide policies and/or procedures to assist the department in more efficiently and effectively administering all risk assessments and operating with fidelity to evidence-based models. Ensure compliance with program operations. Complete detailed reports on all activities and addresses corrective actions needed. Maintain open lines of communication with regional staff and area providers to quickly address any training needs and answer risk assessment related questions. Provide on-site coaching and assess for system improvement.

Trainers attend and participate in meetings, trainings and other initiatives related to professional development as authorized by management. Perform special projects and other duties as assigned. Conduct analysis of trends related to risk assessment and other training needs to provide recommendations to the Department and Provider linked to incident prevention and liability reduction methods.

Trainers maintain and provide accurate and timely training records and files to include evaluation summaries of all classes. Ensure accuracy of all documents in preparation for archiving or submission to internal and external entities in a timely manner. Prepare necessary reports and training records in an accurate and timely manner. Properly operate and maintain audio/visual equipment. Assist with recommends and implements organizational improvements.

Performs other related duties as required.

Must be able to travel.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position.

Knowledge in the area of department operation and use of risk assessments (CAT, PAT, RAY) and associated treatment plans.

Knowledge in the area of risk factors for delinquency, assessment and evidence-based treatment and practices.

Knowledge in the area of implementation process and program readiness for change.

Knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques of adult learning.

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to operational activities.

Ability to provide clear and precise directions.

Ability to gather and organize data into a logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials.

Ability to work independently and to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

Ability to assess training needs.

Ability to use desktop computers, including the MS operating system, and the MS Office software suite.

Ability to use JJIS.

Ability to meet deadlines.

Skill in instructor techniques.

Skill in building interpersonal relationships.

Ability to travel throughout the state.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university at the time of submission of the candidate profile.

Ability to coordinate events and/or meetings.

Ability to organize and plan.

Experience developing tracking tools.

Experience with SharePoint.

Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments.

Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others.

Department Approved Instructor Techniques Certified.

Certification in PAT, CAT, RAY, YES Plan, and/or MI.

SPECIAL NOTES

Incomplete Candidate Profiles will not be accepted. Please make sure that all parts of the profile are complete and accurate. ‘See Resume’ is not an acceptable response, and all periods of employment and non-employment should be included with correct end of employment dates.

All perspective candidates will be subject to a sex offender check, criminal background checks (state, local, and national) and pre-employment drug screening for direct care positions.

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 Restriction are acceptable, provided the driver wears corrective lenses while operating the vehicle.

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.