Job Description

Requisition No: 874692

Agency: Juvenile Justice

Working Title: DJJ OPERATIONS COORDINATOR - 80080174

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 80080174

Salary: $1,780.37 Bi Weekly

Posting Closing Date: 05/04/2026

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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.

THIS POSITION IS A POOL ANNOUNCEMENT

MULTIPLE POSITIONS WILL BE HIRED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT

LOCATION, CONTACT AND SALARY:

Location: Knight Building, 2737 Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, Florida

Starting Salary: $1,780.37 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.)

Contact Person: Faye Mack, 850-717-2618

This position is responsible for maintaining full responsibility and ownership for competitively procured contracts, to include all Department of Juvenile Justice program areas. The incumbent in this position is expected to function with a great deal of independence and have high-quality organizational skills.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists with the procurement of agency contracts and grants, ensuring the proper procurement process occurs. Administering the advertisement of formal competitive solicitations, single sources, and other public notices.
• Coordinates the solicitation process, including advertisement opening, evaluation of vendor responses, and conducts detailed reviews of all solicitation and solicitation related documents to ensure documents are in compliance with established polices, rules, and statutes.
• Assists in contract negotiations.
• Prepares contracts, amendments, renewals, and extensions as requested by the program areas.
• Assumes responsibilities for all contact with providers during the procurement process.
• Provides technical assistance to contract managers, program areas, and providers, as needed.
• Communicates effectively with internal and external customers, maintaining a positive and collaborative working relationship.
• Ensures all official Department contract documents are filed appropriately.
• Consults with supervisors to coordinate the implementation of solutions to recognized problems.
• Makes recommendations for systematic ways to improve the process of contract document development and construction.
• Communicates clearly and appropriately and listens effectively.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis.
• Knowledge of basic management principles and practices.
• Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document workflow and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices.
• Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials.
• Ability to conduct fact-finding research.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to operational and management analysis activities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to candidates with the following knowledge or experience:

Familiar with the requirements outlined in Florida Statutes (F.S.) 287.057 and 278.058, F.S

Proficiency in desktop applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and the Vendor Information Portal (VIP).

Knowledge and experience in Florida State Government Procurement.

Knowledge and experience in Florida State Government Contracting.

Knowledge and experience in other contracting or procurement fields.

Current Florida Certified Contract Managers (FCCM).

Current Florida Certified Contract Negotiators (FCCN).

BENEFITS

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
• Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, and Hospitalization insurance.
• Tuition-Free college courses.
• Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System:

• Pension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan)
• Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan)
• Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop)
• Deferred Compensation

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.

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.