Job Description

Requisition No: 872518

Agency: Juvenile Justice

Working Title: DJJ OPERATIONS COORDINATOR - 80082293

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 80082293

Salary: 1,780.37-bi-weekly

Posting Closing Date: 03/30/2026

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The Department of Juvenile Justice salutes our heroes.
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We value the service given to our country and support the hiring of service members and military spouses.

LOCATION, CONTACT AND SALARY INFORMATION:
Position Location: Northeast Region (Location: Jacksonville)
Contact Person: Laura Buen (850) 717-2534
Bi-weekly 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.)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position will perform the duties and responsibilities listed below for facilities in the Northeast Region.
Provides assistance to the Residential Administrative Services Director in oversight and management of General Services for Residential Services within the assigned programs and/or region and ensuring the mission of the Department of Juvenile Justice is achieved with the highest level of efficiency, cost effectiveness and accountability.
Ensures that General Services functions are administered in accordance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations. Reviews General Services rules, regulations, policies and procedures to evaluate impact on Residential Services.
Ensures proper maintenance and repairs of new and existing programs. Prepares, obtains quotes, and tracks facility work orders for the programs within the Central Region. Submits Work Orders to the Residential Administrative Services Director for review and signature.
Coordinates the on-site analysis of maintenance and repairs, general service functions, health and safety issues, and security issues for assigned programs.
Serves on workgroups or teams to establish resolution and/or implement corrective actions. Provides assistance to Facility Services in the review and tracking of all program maintenance funds, work orders, and legislative maintenance.
Prepares budget requests and other general services activities.
Oversees state owned vehicles for regional offices and provider programs.
Reviews vehicle logs, inputs data into appropriate database that is required.
Reviews fuel and maintenance and repair invoices for vehicles monthly, processing invoices as needed.
Maintains, tracks, and conducts inventory and property activities.
Reviews and tracks vehicle logs, leases and telecommunications for assigned programs.
Prepares budget requests and other General Services activities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of the principles, techniques, materials and equipment used in building construction.
Knowledge of organizing design, construction production and operations.
Knowledge of principles and practices of architecture and engineering design.
Knowledge of budgetary process and principles.
Knowledge methods of compiling, organizing, and analyzing data.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
Ability to develop and implement policies and procedures.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Ability to travel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Valid Driver's License.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience assessing facilities for repair and maintenance issues.
Knowledge of Florida State Fire Marshal rules and regulations.

SPECIAL NOTES:
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.