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Requisition No: 878799 

Agency: Elder Affairs

Working Title: OPERATIONS & MGMT CONSULTANT MGR - SES - 65000340

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 65000340 

Salary:  $4,215.39-$5,416.67 MONTHLY 

Posting Closing Date: 08/21/2026 

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DEPARTMENT OF ELDER AFFAIRS

COMMUNITY AND SUPPORT SERVICES

 

*****OPEN COMPETITIVE*****

 

POSITION OVERVIEW AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This is a professional position in the Division of Statewide Community-Based Services and Bureau of Community Support and Services, responsible for the Older Americans Act Nutrition Program, Adult Care Food Program, SNAP Pilot Project and the Senior Farmers' Market Program.

PAY:

Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications, ranging from $50,584.67 TO 65,000.04, annually.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, coordinate and supervise overall operations of the Adult Care Food Program (ACFP) and ensure the program is administered within applicable regulations, including management of the state plan; compliance with required onsite reviews; tracking program expenditures; review and approval of provider payments; development of related documents, forms, training sessions and software to reduce or eliminate administrative requirements of participant agencies; and overseeing contract management.
• Provide oversight and ensure compliance with requirements of the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP), including management of the state plan; tracking program expenditures; reviewing and approving Purchase Orders, invoices, local agency Memorandums of Understanding; development of related documents, forms, training sessions and software to reduce or eliminate administrative requirements of local agencies. 
• This position is supervisory as defined in section 110.205(2) (Yv), F.S. and directly supervises employees. Incumbent reports to, works with, and assists the Bureau Chief in the duties related to but not limited to, the preparation and administration of the unit's budget. This position is responsible for directing, motivating, training, evaluating, and disciplining direct reports. 
• Work with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Florida Department of Health (DOH), Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (FDACS), and other organizations or agencies on grant opportunities, coalitions, and workgroups to ensure senior nutrition is represented.
• Serving as the lead for any program reviews, audits, and Management Evaluations.
• Advise senior management through the Bureau Chief of nutrition related issues and changes in policies and provide guidance to management.
• Meet all established deadlines for completion of assignments, projects, and State and federal reports related to program administration and staff supervision.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal and state laws and rules pertaining to the oversight of the programs and contract management.
• As part of the contract manager responsibilities, incumbent is required to maintain continuing professional education and training in the contracting process as deemed appropriate by the Department, including an annual review of the Contract Manual and any updates.
• Provide expertise and technical assistance on nutrition programs and services to department, area agency on aging (AAA) and local service provider staff.
• Assist in developing nutrition monitoring standards, program reports, state plans and contract requirements.
• Develop, revise or update nutrition program review tools.  Assist the local providers in developing or updating policies and procedures, i.e., nutrition standards, food safety, menu planning, nutrition education and nutrition counseling materials.
• Travel to ACFP onsite reviews, pre-site reviews, and trainings, as needed. Travel to SFMNP distribution events and local agencies for event assistance and monitoring. Other travel to job-related conferences, trainings, and meetings, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Critical thinking including the use of logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches.
• Reading Comprehension including understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Information Organization including finding ways to structure or classify multiple pieces of information.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws, including policies, procedures and rules pertaining to the management, administration, and monitoring of contracts.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws, including policies, procedures and rules pertaining to the procurement and purchasing of contracted services.
• Maintain continuing professional education and training in the contracting process as deemed appropriate by the Department.
• Ability to understand, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures. 
• Ability to review, analyze, and evaluate financial data.
• Ability to independently conduct monitoring reviews.
• Ability to develop and review monitoring procedures and criteria.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Registered and Licensed Dietitian in accordance with Chapter 468, F.S. and the American Dietetic Association (Preferred)
• Florida Certified Contract Manager

THE BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive employee benefits including:

• State Group Health Insurance Coverage;
• $25,000 Life Insurance Policy (100% paid by employer);
• Dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options available;
• Annual and Sick Leave benefits,
• 10 paid holidays each year;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);
• Flexible Spending Accounts; and
• Tuition waivers to attend State of Florida community colleges, colleges, and universities!

For a more complete list of benefits, click https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/.

OUR ORGANIZATION AND MISSION:

The Department is dedicated to promoting the well-being, safety, and independence of Florida's seniors, their families, and caregivers. Its vision is for all Floridians to live well and age well.

SPECIAL NOTE:

Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety.

• Include supervisor names and phone numbers of all periods of employment.
• Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed. Gaps of employment for 3 months or more MUST be addressed on application.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.  
• It is unacceptable to use the statement "See Resume" in place of entering work history.
• Periods of employment should be entered with the most recent/current listed first.
• If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please contact the FRS to determine if your current benefits may be affected if you are reemployed with the State of Florida in an FRS-covered position.  Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed invalid depending upon the date of your retirement. 
• If claiming Veteran's Preference, candidates MUST attach supporting documentation (DD214).
• If claiming Right to First Interview, candidates MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying.
• All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.

BACKGROUND CHECKS:

Successful completion of a Level 2 Criminal History Background Check is required for all applicants selected for this position.

APPLICANT INFORMATION:

Applicants should apply on-line via the People First Website https://peoplefirst.myflorida.com by 11:59 p.m. (EST) on the closing date of the position vacancy advertisement but are strongly encouraged to apply by 6:00 p.m. on the closing date to avoid any system down times or any other complications that may arise.

If you have problems applying on-line, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Paper applications will not be accepted by the agency.

The Department of Elder Affairs is an "older worker-friendly" employer and also lists vacancies on the Silver Edition website, found at http://silver.employflorida.com, that connects persons age 50 and older with other businesses/volunteer organizations/employers who specify they are "older worker-friendly."

The Department of Elder Affairs is an E-Verify employer and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each New Employee's I-9 Form to confirm work eligibility.

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.