STRATEGIC INITIATIVES CONSULTANT - 42000597

Overview

Requisition No : 860785

Agency : Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title : STRATEGIC INITIATIVES CONSULTANT - 42000597

Pay Plan : Career Service

Position Number : 42000597

Salary : $52,954.72 - $54,543.32

Posting Closing Date : 09 / 15 / 2025

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Job Title : STRATEGIC INITIATIVES CONSULTANT

Class Title : GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II

Agency : FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

Division : DIVISION OF ADMINISTRATION, DIRECTOR'S OFFICE

Opportunity : OPEN COMPETITIVE

Minimum Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of professional experience in systems analysis, management analysis, program planning, program research, program evaluation, engineering, or administrative work.
• A master's degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.
• Professional or nonprofessional experience as described above can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required college education.
• Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license.

Educational Note : Graduates using education attained in the United States to meet minimum requirements will require degree verification. Foreign-trained graduates must provide a credential evaluation from an approved agency.

Please Note : A standard numerically based work sample with a passing score is required to move to the next phase of consideration.

Job Duties

This position performs complex administrative work with regional and statewide impact. Requires independent thought and judgment in support of department programs and activities. Reports to Training and Research Manager-SES and provides technical presentations to internal and external customers as requested.

Reviews and examines business processes and systems within the department to ensure compliance with state and federal laws, agency rules, policies and procedures. Uses data models as a communication tool and assists customers in organizing work flow activities and developing business strategies. Assists in developing solutions to increase process efficiencies and communications between users. Develops and implements best management practices relating to business process excellence. Conducts and interprets statistical analyses for business process excellence projects.

Collaborates in providing facilitation services regarding organizational development to the department and external customers, including focus groups, listening sessions, brainstorm meetings, assessments, information interviews, etc. Assists in the development of strategic planning best management practices and the implementation of the practices throughout the department. Develops and deploys measurable criteria to evaluate effects of change initiatives in relation to the department's strategic plan. Monitors execution of change initiatives and provides findings in a timely and efficient manner that meets customer needs.

Conducts surveys for the department to include development, management, result stratification and reporting.

Consults with department managers in SOP development.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Benefits

State of Florida benefits include annual and sick leave, nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year, health, life, dental, vision and other insurance options, retirement plan options, flexible spending accounts, tuition waivers, and more.

For a complete list, visit the State of Florida benefits site. An estimate of total compensation is available via the Total Compensation Estimator Tool above.

Special Notes

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act can be requested in advance.

The State supports a Drug-Free workplace; all employees are subject to drug testing where required.

Veterans' Preference applies to eligible candidates. Documentation is required with submission.

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