DJJ OPERATIONS SPECIALIST - 80003752

RiseMe; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking an Operations Specialist to coordinate and manage the Detention Services Uniform Warehouse, overseeing receiving, issuing, and tracking uniforms statewide.

You will handle inventory, purchasing, vendor coordination, and reporting to support statewide facilities and HQ, with emphasis on compliance, accuracy, and timely supply distribution.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Experience in inventory, stock control, or warehouse duties preferred.
• Basic computer skills to track inventory records.
• Good communication and organizational habits.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage day-to-day operations of the Detention Services Uniform Warehouse.
• Coordinate uniform inventory and distribution; maintain accurate records and monitor stock levels.
• Process and coordinate purchasing activities; verify pricing and vendor information; obtain quotes.
• Review contracts and vendor requirements; identify appropriate vendors.
• Maintain warehouse and purchasing records; prepare reports and documentation for management decisions.
• Process statewide uniform requests and maintain related documentation.
• Coordinate exemptions to CMBE vendor requirements and track approvals.
• Provide operational support by researching issues and coordinating resolutions.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem solving

Regulatory understanding

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Requisition No:884223

Agency: Juvenile Justice

Working Title: DJJ OPERATIONS SPECIALIST - 80003752

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number:80003752

Salary: $1,588.86 Biweekly

Posting Closing Date: 09/27/2026

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We value the service given to our country and support the hiring of service members and military spouses.

LOCATION, SALARY & CONTACT INFORMATION:

LOCATION: Detention Services, Tallahassee, FL

MINIMUM BIWEEKLY RATE OF PAY: $1,588.86 Biweekly

CONTACT PERSON: Lillian Simmons, [phone], [e-mail]

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• Coordinates and manages the day-to-day operational functions of the Detention Services Uniform Warehouse, including receiving, organizing, maintaining, issuing, and tracking uniforms and related supplies for statewide facilities and Headquarters.
• Coordinates uniform inventory and distribution activities; maintains accurate inventory records, monitors stock levels, identifies shortages or excess inventory, and coordinates replenishment to ensure facilities and staff receive uniforms and supplies as needed.
• Processes and coordinates purchasing activities related to uniforms and warehouse supplies. Reviews requisitions for accuracy, verifies pricing and vendor information, obtains required quotes, and ensures purchases comply with applicable state purchasing requirements and contracts.
• Reviews purchasing requirements, mandatory and non-mandatory state contracts, Certified Minority Business enterprise (CMBE) requirements, quote requirements, bids, PRIDE, and reasonable determination requirements, and assists with identifying appropriate vendors.
• Maintains and analyzes warehouse and purchasing records; prepares reports, spreadsheets, correspondence, and other documentation to identify trends, resolve discrepancies, and provide information to management for operations decision-making.
• Processes statewide uniform requests for staff and trainees and maintains documentation related to uniform issuance, requests, exemptions, and vendor information.
• Processes requests for Headquarters approval of exemptions to CMBE vendor requirements and tracks approvals and renewal dates to ensure timely resubmission when required.
• Provides operational support to Detention Services by researching issues, coordinating resolutions, communicating with facilities and vendors, and assisting with special projects and other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of Florida Statues relating to purchasing regulations and payment of invoices for commodities and services.
• Knowledge of various computer software programs including Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to problem solve.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in inventory, stock control, or warehouse duties.
• Ability to lift heavy boxes and organize stock safely.
• Basic computer skills to track inventory records.
• Good communication and organization habits.
• No prior discipline within the last two years

PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO CANDIDATES WITH:

• Knowledge of Works and ordering on AOD.

SPECIAL NOTES:

• 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.

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.