Job Description

Requisition No: 863025
Agency: Department of Corrections
Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 70018366
Salary: $54,000.18 Annually
Posting Closing Date: 10/23/2025
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WORKING TITLE: Government Operations Consultant II - Inventory Coordinator
This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Region 1 Office of Community Corrections.
The mission of the Inventory Coordinator at the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is to manage and oversee the accurate tracking, recording, and reporting of the department's assets and inventory.
This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.
JOB DUTIES:

• Accurate Inventory Management: Maintain precise inventory records in the electronic management system, tracking the full lifecycle of assets from receiving to disposal.
• Audits and Discrepancy Resolution: Conduct regular and ad hoc audits to ensure alignment between physical counts and system records, investigating discrepancies and recommending corrective actions.
• Inventory Monitoring and Forecasting: Monitor inventory levels, identify low-stock or overstock situations, and support forecasting through usage analysis.
• Purchasing and Reporting: Serve as a backup for purchasing, prepare and maintain inventory and reconciliation reports, and collaborate with Field Office Manager and Circuit leadership to reconcile inventory and budget data.
• Training and Compliance: Train staff on inventory procedures, oversee proper storage and security of equipment, and maintain documentation for warranties and vendor contracts, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Master Inventory Control: Grasp essential concepts like cycle counting, JIT, and FIFO for effective stock management, along with Florida PALM knowledge.
• Optimize Supply Chain: Enhance logistics, vendor management, and operations with a solid understanding of the supply chain from ordering to delivery.
• Tech-Savvy Inventory Management: Excel in using software and databases for tracking inventory, managing orders, and generating insightful reports.
• Advanced Inventory Techniques: Implement cycle counting, physical audits, and ABC analysis to prioritize high-value items and maintain accuracy.
• Proficient Computer Skills: Utilize Microsoft Excel and other spreadsheet applications for efficient data handling and reporting.
• Streamlined Procurement: Navigate the purchasing process, create purchase orders, and coordinate with vendors, with a preference for p-card process knowledge.
• Expert Reporting: Craft detailed reports to monitor inventory levels, stock movement, and turnover rates using tools like Microsoft Excel.
• Dynamic Problem-Solving: Quickly resolve inventory discrepancies, adapt to changing demands, and collaborate across teams for seamless operations.

BENEFITS:

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
• Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance.
• Tuition-Free college courses.
• Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System:

• Pension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan)
• Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan)
• Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop)
• Deferred Compensation
• Recently Retired? Beginning July 1, 2024, there is no longer a reemployment limitation; beginning with the 7th calendar month from the member's distribution date, there are no restrictions on working for an FRS employer. You will not be required to repay any prior distributions, and you may continue receiving distributions from the Investment Plan or Pension Plan without interruption.

REQUIREMENTS:
Please note, when submitting a college/university degree, if selected for this position official transcripts will be required.

• Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Two (2) years of experience in inventory management, asset tracking, warehouse operations, procurement support, or related administrative work.
• Experience maintaining records, reconciling data, and preparing reports.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) with the ability to learn and navigate electronic inventory management systems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for reporting, training, and coordination with staff across multiple locations.
• Ability to follow established procedures, ensure compliance with policies, and maintain accurate documentation.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues, leadership, and vendors.

Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT
The Florida Department of Corrections requires all job applicants and volunteers to pass a Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes. This check must be completed before they can start working or volunteering.
EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY
The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) only hires U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. FDC uses E-Verify to confirm an employee's eligibility to work after completing the I-9 form.
For online application issues, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
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 by clicking . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Location:
MARIANNA, FL, US, 32448 MARIANNA, FL, US, 32446 MARIANNA, FL, US, 32447

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