DJJ OPERATIONS COORDINATOR - 80080174

Requisition No: 878067 

Agency: Juvenile Justice

Working Title: DJJ OPERATIONS COORDINATOR - 80080174

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 80080174 

Salary:  $1,780.37 BI-WEEKLY 

Posting Closing Date: 06/26/2026 

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LOCATION, CONTACT AND SALARY:

Location: Knight Building, 2737 Centerview Drive, Tallahassee, Florida

Starting Salary: $1,780.37 Bi-Weekly. (In accordance with current spending restrictions, an internal promotion into the position will be filled at the minimum of the pay grade or up to 5% of the employee's current rate, whichever is higher.)

Contact Person: Faye Mack, 850-717-2618

 

DESCRIPTION:

This position is responsible for maintaining full responsibility and ownership for competitively procured contracts, to include all Department of Juvenile Justice program areas. The incumbent in this position is expected to function with a great deal of independence and have high-quality organizational skills.

 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Assists with the procurement of agency contracts and grants, ensuring the proper procurement process occurs. Administering the advertisement of formal competitive solicitations, single sources, and other public notices.
• Coordinates the solicitation process, including advertisement opening, evaluation of vendor responses, and conducts detailed reviews of all solicitation and solicitation related documents to ensure documents are in compliance with established polices, rules, and statutes.
• Assists in contract negotiations.
• Prepares contracts, amendments, renewals, and extensions as requested by the program areas.
• Assumes responsibilities for all contact with providers during the procurement process.
• Provides technical assistance to contract managers, program areas, and providers, as needed. 
• Communicates effectively with internal and external customers, maintaining a positive and collaborative working relationship.
• Ensures all official Department contract documents are filed appropriately.
• Consults with supervisors to coordinate the implementation of solutions to recognized problems.
• Makes recommendations for systematic ways to improve the process of contract document development and construction.
• Communicates clearly and appropriately and listens effectively.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis.
• Knowledge of basic management principles and practices.
• Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document workflow and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices.
• Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials.
• Ability to conduct fact-finding research.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to operational and management analysis activities.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preference will be given to candidates with the following knowledge or experience:

Familiar with the requirements outlined in Florida Statutes (F.S.) 287.057 and 278.058, F.S

Proficiency in desktop applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and the Vendor Information Portal (VIP).

Knowledge and experience in Florida State Government Procurement.

Knowledge and experience in Florida State Government Contracting.

Knowledge and experience in other contracting or procurement fields.

Current Florida Certified Contract Managers (FCCM).

Current Florida Certified Contract Negotiators (FCCN).

 

BENEFITS:

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive hea