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Requisition No: 886789

Agency: Commerce

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 40047133

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 40047133

Salary: $45,000 - $65,000 annually

Posting Closing Date: 11/13/2026

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Our Organization and Mission:

FloridaCommerce works across the state to support Florida’s economy, robust and talented workforce, and our local communities. We are dedicated to making a stronger and more resilient Florida, so our businesses, communities, and workforce are better prepared to withstand future economic slowdowns and natural disasters.

In collaboration with our partners, we salute our nation's veterans and are honored to have the opportunity to support them and their family members by encouraging them to apply at FloridaCommerce for positions that fit their skill sets.

FloridaCommerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. (TTY/TDD 1-800-955-8771 or the Florida Relay Service – 711.)

Let our mission become yours. To find out more about us, click on the link: http://www.floridajobs.org/

The Work You Will Do:

Under the direction of the Office of SecureFlorida Director, this position serves as a program specialist implementing the statutory requirements for the department’s E-Verify and property ownership by foreign principals programs. This is independent, advanced level work requiring a logical understanding of business practices and procedures to analyze cases, offer compliance support, and conduct enforcement actions as outlined in ss. 448.09, 448.095, 692.203, and 692.204, F.S.

The Difference You Will Make:

FloridaCommerce is a fast-paced work environment in which critical thinking and prioritizing are a must.

How You Will Grow:

FloridaCommerce encourages its employees to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. Trainings are made available throughout the year and on request with the Office of Training and Development within the Bureau of Human Resource Management. In accordance with our Vision and Mission, the employee:

• Furthers Florida’s economic vision by providing support that enhances the economy and develops, safe, and healthy communities.
• Meets customer/client expectations with an emphasis on responsiveness, quality, quantity, and timeliness of work.
• Provides information clearly, accurately, and succinctly; and exhibits good listening skills.
• Works collaboratively to optimize the effectiveness of FloridaCommerce’s available resources and tools.
• Uses knowledge acquired through education, training, or experience to complete tasks.

These expectations are for all our employees, and you will be expected to model these as a leader. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience.

WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA HAS BENEFITS!

For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

• We care about the success of our employees.

• We are always improving our technology, our tools, our customer’s experiences, and ourselves.

• A rewarding experience for reliable, compassionate, and professional employees.

Pay: $45,000 - $65,000 Annually

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Receive, log, and track reports of violations of ss. 448.09, 448.095, 692.203, and 692.204, F.S., and conduct preliminary due diligence inquiries.
• Draft and send communications regarding the compliance inquiry and the rights and responsibilities of the business owner, property owner, or other responsible party.
• Adhere to the applicable program workflow through the duration of the case to ensure preparation for enforcement actions, including independent research, review, and audit of all documentation received, subsequent documentation requests, and required notices to the responsible party.
• Update and maintain all case information, records, and actions in the appropriate systems.
• Coordinate and conduct independent research and analysis.
• Prepare and present findings-based reports and summaries to agency leadership, partners, and stakeholders.
• Analyze and provide additional investigative leads and recommendations when appropriate.
• Coordinate with other state agencies for investigative, regulatory, and enforcement needs.
• Assemble and arrange documents for trial purposes and provide court testimony regarding violations of ss. 448.09, 448.095, 692.203, and 692.204, F.S.
• Maintain awareness of new information sources, relevant policy developments, and technical solutions.
• Exercise independent judgment, problem solving and organizational techniques to ensure completeness and accuracy of data.
• Perform other related duties where appropriate or as requested.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and ability to apply applicable statutes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the principles and ability to provide effective customer service.
• Ability to collect, evaluate, and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document workflow, and other activities for the improvement of team processes and practices.
• Ability to deal with the public in a tactful, courteous and effective manner.
• Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and professionally in individual and group settings, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to work independently by planning, organizing and coordinating work assignments.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to organize data in logical formats for reports, documents, other written materials, and verbal presentation.
• Ability to effectively use common business applications to include Microsoft Office
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.

Qualifications:

As a condition of pre-employment eligibility, a Level 2 security background screening is required, which consists of fingerprinting and a check of local, state, and national law enforcement records.

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. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

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