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Requisition No: 882115 

Agency: Department of State

Working Title: DOS - GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 45000652

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 45000652 

Salary:  $45,060.11 - $50,440.00 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 09/09/2026 

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Department of State

Division of Library and Information Services

Bureau of Library Development

Government Operations Consultant II

Working Title: Director and Community Connections Consultant

Open Competitive

Minimum Qualifications:

• Six years of direct professional experience. A master's degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required years of experience.
• Demonstrated experience in developing, organizing and conducting face-to-face and online professional development activities.
• Experience in grant administration, project management or service project implementation.
• Experience building partnerships or managing stakeholder relationships within libraries or community-based organizations.  
• Knowledge of community resources, government information, social service providers or public engagement practices.
• Proficient in modern productivity suites (e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Workspace) and collaborative cloud-based tools, including word processing, spreadsheet management, team communication platforms, document management and video conferencing.
• Cover letter addressing the required knowledge, skills and abilities specified in the advertisement.

Preferences:

• Master's degree in library and information science or a master's degree in communications, public relations, public administration, nonprofit management, social work, or a related field that supports leaders and citizens, from an accredited institution.
• Professional library experience.
• Library administration or supervisory experience.
• Experience working with Friends groups, library boards or trustees.
• Experience with data analysis or needs assessment.
• Professional experience in community volunteer organizations, community outreach or public engagement.

Special Note:

Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported in your employment history.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Statewide Director Connections, Friends/Foundations and Community Engagement Support and Development

• Provides statewide leadership for public library administrators, Friends groups, library foundations and community-library partnerships. Designs and delivers professional development including live training, virtual workshops, webinars, hybrid learning and course series that address statewide needs. Collaborates with internal continuing education teams and external partners to create innovative learning solutions such as interactive modules, multimedia resources and asynchronous coursework. Monitors emerging trends, competencies and best practices to ensure program relevance and effectiveness. Ensures all educational content meets ADA standards and compliance requirements. Assists with grant monitoring and reporting for program initiatives. Prepares reports, presentations and guidance documents that support statewide program goals. Maintains program webpages, listservs and communication channels to ensure timely distribution of information.

Director Connections Consulting and Technical Assistance

• Provides consulting and technical assistance to public library administrators on governance, longterm planning, management and service delivery. Conducts outreach and orientation for new public library directors on behalf of the Division. Stays informed about library trends and current issues, designs projects or programs that benefit library administrators and facilitates continuing education opportunities as priorities evolve. Coordinates annual Division Orientation and significantly assists with the annual Directors Meeting.

Friends/Foundations and Community Engagement Consulting and Technical Assistance

• Provides consulting and technical assistance to Friends groups, foundation members, library board members, citizen supporters, community partners and library outreach and community engagement staff statewide. Conducts online outreach and orientation for new Friends and foundation members as requested by public library administrators. Designs and implements programs and supporting materials that strengthen library administrators' work with governing officials, library boards, trustees and Friends groups. Designs and conducts online discussions, webinars and workshops tailored for community partners and local library outreach/engagement staff statewide. Responds to inquiries within established timeframes and offers tailored solutions and follow-up support. Participates in outreach and tabling on behalf of the Bureau. Coordinates with community and state agency partners.

Bureau and Division Collaboration

• Works in a team environment in the Bureau of Library Development to plan and implement Bureau and Division activities, including continuing education opportunities, outreach, publications, surveys, grant administration and other priorities. Efforts are consistent with the Division's five-year plan for library development in Florida.

Other Duties

• Performs other related duties as required. Ensures that usage of the State Purchasing Card (P-Card) conforms to all state and departmental rules and procedures.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to provide effective customer service and technical assistance.
• Ability to manage projects and meet deadlines.
• Ability to analyze data and prepare clear reports.
• Ability to build productive relationships with internal and external partners.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS: A Level 2 criminal background check is a condition of employment.  If selected for this position, you must provide your fingerprints.  We will send your fingerprints to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Investigation for a criminal background check.

IMPORTANT NOTICES:

We are committed to enhancing our workforce through the employment of Veterans, individuals with disabilities and seek qualified candidates with diverse backgrounds, abilities, skills, and talents to join our workforce.

Male applicants born on or after January 1, 1960, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: https://www.sss.gov

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