Job Description

Requisition No: 875906

Agency: Department of State

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 45000652

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 45000652

Salary: 50,440.00

Posting Closing Date: 06/04/2026

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Department of State

Division of Library and Information Services

Bureau of Library Development

Government Operations Consultant II, Position # 000652

Working Title: Director Connections Consultant

Open Competitive

Minimum Qualifications:

Six years of direct professional experience or a master's degree.

Demonstrated experience in developing, organizing and conducting professional development activities.

Proficient in modern productivity suites (e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Workspace) and collaborative cloud-based tools, including word processing, spreadsheet management, team communication platforms, document management and video conferencing.

Experience in planning and facilitating both face-to-face and online professional development programs.

Experience building partnerships and managing stakeholder relationships.

Preferences:

Master’s degree in library and information science or a related discipline.

Experience in grant administration, project management or service project implementation.

Minimum of three years of professional library experience.

Library administration or supervisory experience.

Experience working with Friends groups, volunteer organizations, library boards or trustees.

Special Note:

Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported in your employment history.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Statewide Director Connections and Friends/Foundations Support and Development

Provides statewide leadership for public library administrators, Friends groups and library foundations. Designs and delivers professional development including live training, virtual workshops, webinars, hybrid learning and course series that address statewide needs. Collaborates with internal continuing education teams and external partners to create innovative learning solutions such as interactive modules, multimedia resources and asynchronous coursework. Monitors emerging trends, competencies and best practices to ensure program relevance and effectiveness. Ensures all educational content meets ADA standards and compliance requirements. Assists with grant monitoring and reporting for program initiatives. Prepares reports, presentations and guidance documents that support statewide program goals. Maintains program webpages, listservs and communication channels to ensure timely distribution of information.

Director Connections Consulting and Technical Assistance

Provides consulting and technical assistance to public library administrators on governance, long‑term planning, management and service delivery. Conducts outreach and orientation for new public library directors on behalf of the Division. Stays informed about library trends and current issues, designs projects or programs that benefit library administrators and facilitates continuing education opportunities as priorities evolve. Coordinates annual Division Orientation and assists with the annual Directors Meeting.

Friends/Foundations Consulting and Technical Assistance

Provides consulting and technical assistance to Friends groups, foundation members, library board members and citizen supporters. Conducts outreach and orientation for new Friends and foundation members as requested by public library administrators. Designs and implements programs and supporting materials that strengthen library administrators’ work with governing officials, library boards, trustees and Friends groups.

Bureau and Division Collaboration

Works collaboratively within the Bureau of Library Development to plan and implement Bureau and Division activities including continuing education, outreach, publications, surveys, grant administration and other priorities aligned with the Division’s five‑year plan for library development in Florida.

Other Duties

Performs other related duties as required. Ensures that usage of the State Purchasing Card (P-Card) conforms to all state and departmental rules and procedures.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to provide effective customer service and technical assistance.

Ability to manage projects and meet deadlines.

Ability to analyze data and prepare clear reports.

Ability to build productive relationships with internal and external partners.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS A Level 2 criminal background check is a condition of employment. If selected for this position, you must provide your fingerprints. We will send your fingerprints to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a criminal background check.

IMPORTANT NOTICES:

We are committed to enhancing our workforce through the employment of Veterans, individuals with disabilities and seek qualified candidates with diverse backgrounds, abilities, skills and talents to join our workforce.

Male applicants born on or after January 1, 1960, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: https://www.sss.gov

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.