Requisition No: 873957
Agency: Juvenile Justice
Working Title: DJJ OPERATIONS COORDINATOR - 80081514
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 80081514
Salary: $1,780.37 Bi-Weekly
Posting Closing Date: 04/21/2026
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ANTICIPATED VACANCY
LOCATION, CONTACT AND SALARY INFORMATION
Location Northeast Region
Contact Person Laura Buen (850) 717-2534
Minimum Biweekly Rate of Pay $1,780.37(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.)
This position is an Operations Coordinator Position in the Northeast Region of Florida responsible for conducting site visits to residential programs to monitor programs.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Conducts multi-disciplinary case conferences and placement planning for youth recommended for commitment to the department. Ensures compliance with state regulations regarding multi-disciplinary case conferences and placement planning for committed youth, including transfer staffing.
Responsible for coordinating placement planning within existing commitment resources as well as utilizing and ensuring all appropriate data is entered into the Juvenile Justice Information System (JJIS). Prepares all related reports and recommendations for corrective action and performs ongoing monitoring of corrective actions.
Coordinate regional activities required to reduce the number of committed youths awaiting placement. Visits regional commitment programs. Travels to contracted provider programs within the north region.
Utilizes the JJIS (Juvenile Justice Information System) to assess program performance, evaluate trend data and develop appropriate management strategies.
Coordinates Regional activities required to reduce the number of committed youths awaiting placement. Visits regional commitment programs. Travels to contracted provider programs within the North Region.
Assist with oversight of Contracted Provider facilities/services as needed.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of professional experience in systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research, program evaluation, engineering or administrative work.
A master’s degree from a college or university can substitute for one year of the required experience.
3-5 years’ experience working with delinquent youth in a Residential setting.
Experience conducting investigations, program reviews, and program monitoring and making recommendations based on findings.
Experience working with the DJJ incident reporting system (Central Communications Center) and Juvenile Justice Information System (JJIS)
Computer Software experience such as Microsoft Office.
SPECIAL NOTES
A valid driver's license is required.
To be considered for this position, responses provided to the qualifying questions for this advertisement must be verifiable on your State of Florida Candidate Profile. Actual work experience, years of employment, hours worked per week, explanation of gaps in employment must be clearly defined, or the candidate may not be considered for the position.
All prospective 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.
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.
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.
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