Job Description

Requisition No: 875424

Agency: Juvenile Justice

Working Title: DJJ OPERATIONS CONSULTANT - 80080731 1

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 80080731

Salary: $4,230.77 biweekly

Posting Closing Date: 05/12/2026

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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.

LOCATION, SALARY & CONTACT INFORMATION

Location Information: The Knight Building, 2737 Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32399

Minimum Biweekly Rate of Pay: $4,230.77 (In accordance with current spending restrictions, if the appointment is an internal promotion, the position will be filled at the minimum of the pay grade or up to 5% of the employee’s current rate, whichever higher.)

Contact Person: Sherry Jackson (850) 717-2631 or Sherry.Jackson@fldjj.gov

This position plays a lead role in conducting complex research projects and statistical tests to advance knowledge of effective juvenile justice policy and practice. Additionally, this position will assist with development and maintenance of visual analytic reports using software such as Tableau or Power Business Intelligence (BI). This position will also play a key role in assisting with oversight and operation of grant-funded initiatives, and may also apply for grant funding, both federal and non-federal.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct research and evaluation that informs policy and practice utilizing advanced research methods and advanced mathematical and statistical techniques. These tasks require significant coding knowledge and experience. Software utilized includes Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), Stata, Structured Query Language (SQL), and Excel.

Data science tasks including analysis and visualization using Tableau and/or Power BI.

Training and development of training materials for grant-funded projects.

Leading evaluation projects ensuring fidelity of implementation and quality designs.

Mentoring junior staff on statistical techniques.

Conducting academic literature reviews, maintaining current knowledge in research on relevant areas including risk assessment, evidence-based practice, and evaluation.

Applying for grant funding, when assigned.

Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to communicate orally and in writing.

Knowledge of and ability to apply advanced research methods.

Knowledge of and ability to apply advanced statistical tests such as propensity score matching, coarsened exact matching, and multi-level modelling.

Knowledge of and ability to use SPSS and Stata software.

Knowledge of the Juvenile Justice Information System (JJIS).

Knowledge of evidence-based practice in juvenile justice.

Knowledge of the Florida juvenile justice system.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with advanced research methods including quasi-experimental designs.

One year of applied research experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in a social science field.

Ph.D. in a social science field.

Demonstrated ability to develop grant applications.

Experience conducting analyses using Florida Juvenile Justice data

Ability to successfully develop manuscripts for publication.

SPECIAL NOTES

Light travel will be required. It is anticipated that travel will not exceed 6-8 overnight trips annually.

Most work will be performed in-office however, upon supervisor approval, occasional telework may be permitted.

All prospective applicants 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.

Positions that include the transportation of youth while performing any work or work-related functions on behalf of DJJ, require: (1) a valid driver’s license; and (2) a three-year acceptable driving record as defined in FDJJ Policy 1920.

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.