GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 65000070

Florida; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Waivers

Retirement Plan

Job summary

The Florida Department of Elder Affairs is seeking a Government Operations Consultant II to support background screening for the Aging Network. You will coordinate with FDLE, FBI, and other agencies, assist the coordinator, and ensure timely, accurate letters and records.

This role requires attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Based in Tallahassee, the position is not telework.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of MS Word and Excel utilities.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with background screening data entry and document management.
• Coordinate with FDLE, FBI, and other agencies on screening results.
• Support Background Screening Coordinator and act as back-up as needed.
• Ensure timely processing and accurate letters/emails to applicants.
• Maintain organized files and updated Excel records.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

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GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 65000070

Date: Oct 14, 2026

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website .

Requisition No:885587

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 65000070

This position is responsible for assisting with the background screening activities for the Aging Network within the Office of the General Counsel, while working with the Background Screening Coordinator and the Deputy General Counsel.

This position is not a teleworking position, and the incumbent is required to report to the DOEA office in the area it serves.

PAY:

Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications, ranging from $47,351.40, annually.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible shall encompass the following activities: scanning, placing the scanned images on the secured drive in a specified format, working with Excel database to update information, and sending letters as appropriate. Attention to detail is essential.

This position will assist the Background Screening Coordinator to ensure the work product is handled in a timely manner. In addition, the incumbent will coordinate with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), Federal Bureau of Investigations, and other state law enforcement agencies regarding screening results and the ongoing activities related to the FDLE Falcon Criminal History System and the Agency for Health Care Administration’s Clearinghouse. Incumbent will serve as the back-up to the Background Screening Coordinator.

Work cooperatively and professionally with Department staff, the public, and other state agencies and coordinate with background screening staff in other divisions to ensure a seamless process for applicants. Must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Ability to be organized and maintain file systems.

Ability to proofread letters and emails.

THE BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive employee benefits including:

• State Group Health Insurance Coverage;
• $25,000 Life Insurance Policy (100% paid by employer);
• Dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options available;
• Annual and Sick Leave benefits,
• 10 paid holidays each year;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);
• Flexible Spending Accounts; and
• Tuition waivers to attend State of Florida community colleges, colleges, and universities!

For a more complete list of benefits, clickhttps://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/.

OUR ORGANIZATION AND MISSION:

The Department is dedicated to promoting the well-being, safety, and independence of Florida's seniors, their families, and caregivers. Its vision is for all Floridians to live well and age well.

BACKGROUND CHECKS:

Successful completion of a Level 2 Criminal History Background Check is required for all applicants selected for this position.

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.

Location: TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32304 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32307 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32305 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32309 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32312 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32316 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32310 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32317 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32302 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308

Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.

The Department of Elder Affairs isan "older worker-friendly" employer and also lists vacancies on the Silver Edition website, found at http://silver.employflorida.com , that connects persons age 50 and older with other businesses/volunteer organizations/employers who specifythey are"older worker-friendly".

The Department of Elder Affairs is an E-Verify employer and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each New Employee’sI-9 Form to confirm work eligibility.

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.