GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III

About the Agency

The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) is the state's social services agency, dedicated to protecting the vulnerable and promoting strong, economically self-sufficient families. The agency oversees a wide range of services including child safety, fostering, adoption, domestic violence support, adult protective services, and public assistance.

Within DCF, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) Program office serves as the single state authority for substance abuse and mental health services. The Office of SAMH is statutorily responsible for planning, evaluating, and implementing a comprehensive statewide system of care for the prevention, treatment, and recovery of children and adults with serious mental illnesses or substance use disorders.

About the Role

This highly responsible position serves as a Prevention Specialist within the Prevention unit of the SAMH Program. The role is designed for a collaborative team player who works seamlessly across all sections of the program office. Success in this position requires independent judgment, a proactive approach to responsibilities, and exceptional attention to detail.

The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing programmatic oversight for prevention-related contracts and ensuring compliance with prevention data systems and guidance documents. You will maintain program documentation, provide technical assistance to regional staff and external coalitions, and complete annual reports. This role demands the ability to analyze challenges, propose practical solutions, and execute projects with agility and precision.

Work Environment

This is not a telework position. Candidates selected for this role will be required to work on-site at the Tallahassee (HQ) office.

Application Instructions

To be considered for this position, responses to the qualifying questions are required and must be verifiable based on your submitted application. Your Candidate Profile must be complete in its entirety, including:

• Work History: List all State of Florida jobs, Florida University jobs, all periods of employment, and any periods of unemployment. Gaps of three months or more must be addressed and explained.
• Education & Volunteer Experience: Include all relevant details.
• References: Include supervisor names and phone numbers for current and past employment.

All experience, education, training, and skills claimed must be verifiable. If claiming "Right to First Interview" due to a layoff from a Career Service position, you must attach a copy of your official layoff letter. For assistance with online application issues, contact the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.

Equal Opportunity & Compliance

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers will be hired. All selected male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, must be registered with the Selective Service System. Candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference are encouraged to apply and must attach supporting documentation (e.g., DD Form 214) with their submission.

Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a State and National criminal history check, including fingerprinting through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the FBI. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace, and all employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act must notify the agency hiring authority in advance.