Requisition No: 850963
Agency: Department of Law Enforcement
Working Title: FIREARMS PURCHASING PROGRAM CONSULTANT - 71001426
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 71001426
Salary: $53,000.22
Posting Closing Date: 04/28/2025
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FIREARMS PURCHASING PROGRAM CONSULTANT
CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION SERVICES
FIREARMS ELIGIBILITY BUREAU/FIREARM PURCHASE PROGRAM
**Open-Competitive Opportunity**
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is in the Firearms Eligibility Bureau, reporting to the Firearms Purchase Program. This position is responsible for the review and advanced analysis of criminal history records to determine eligibility for the purchase and possession of firearms as authorized by Florida Statute. Incumbent will also be responsible for training internal and external customers, critical review of transactions for discrepancies, and quality control of transaction evaluations. Incumbent will assist with the monitoring of operational activities to ensure compliance with agency policies/procedures, program requirements, state and federal laws, and operational goals.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Specific duties include:
- Completing task analyses, work flow documentation, etc., with such goals as to resolve programmatic, administrative, and operational issues;
- Assessing/analyzing and making recommendations to resolve issues and problems within the Section/Bureau/Division;
- Acting as a team lead in the absence of management, allocating resources to maximize productivity and efficiency;
- Evaluating requests by analyzing criminal justice information in Firearm Eligibility System (FES) in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner and process transactions in accordance with state and federal law;
- Accurately submits transactions requiring research through Computerized Criminal History (CCH) workflow;
- Conducting regular audits of completed firearm-related transactions to evaluate member knowledge;
- Acting as a subject matter expert for firearm-related transactions, dealer account management, and criminal justice agency partnerships;
- Serving in a reserve capacity for the customer service line, dealer technical assistance line, and dealer submission line, stepping in as needed to manage call volume and escalated request; and
- Meeting all aspects of the assignment and all deadlines or negotiates prior approval to alter deadlines.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of the criminal justice system;
- Knowledge of office and administrative principles and practices;
- Knowledge of the methods of data collection;
- Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication;
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
- Ability to read and interpret law enforcement data, Florida Statutes, Commission Rules, and Divisional Policy and Procedures;
- Ability to use internal and external resources to perform research;
- Ability to develop and apply instructional curriculum to train others in the use of law enforcement data;
- Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques;
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; and
- Ability and flexibility to adapt quickly and efficiently to changes in procedures and organizational priorities.
Note: Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process.
BASE SALARY:
HOW YOU WILL GROW:
FDLE recognizes the importance of growth and success while fostering a family-oriented work environment. We encourage our members to seek opportunities for professional growth through training, team building, and mentoring. Our four Fundamental Values of Service, Integrity, Respect and Quality will guide you as you embark on a lifelong career at FDLE.
OUR SALARY & BENEFITS:
Starting salary will be the minimum of the class pay range, unless otherwise dictated by FDLE’s pay policy. FDLE is a State of Florida Employer and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- State of Florida Tuition Waiver Program;
- Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave;
- HMO and PPO health insurance options with premiums starting as low as $50 per month;
- $25,000 in automatic life insurance coverage;
- Multiple supplemental insurance options including: dental, vision, disability and more;
- Paid maternity leave and parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child;
- Pension and investment retirement plan options; and
- Tax deferred medical and child care reimbursement accounts.
ABOUT OUR AGENCY:
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) employs more than 2,000 members statewide – either at headquarters in Tallahassee or in one of seven regional operations centers (ROCs). Our mission is topromote public safety and strengthen domestic security. Click here for additional information about FDLE.
HIRING PROCESS:
You will be evaluated for this job based on your previous knowledge and experience. Additional reviews may be performed to screen for preferred qualifications, experience and education. Your qualifications will be based on knowledge, skills, and abilities and other elements relevant to this position supported by the information in your application. Qualifying questions will only be credited if verifiable by the information provided on your application including specifically required software/computer skills. You may be contacted to participate in a selection process which may consist of written exercises, work samples, skills tests, interviews, drug screen and fingerprinting. You may be notified by email to participate in a selection process. Failure to reply within a designated timeframe may exclude you from further consideration. Future vacancies may be filled from this position advertisement.
BACKGROUND:
FDLE requires an extensive background process of all recommended applicants. The elements of a background include: financial credit check, criminal history of applicant and applicant’s immediate family or roommates, personal references, employment and education verifications (which includes official transcript(s)), drug screen and fingerprinting. This information will be utilized to make the final hiring decision.
NOTES:
Preference will be given to current FDLE members who have satisfactorily completed at least six months of the probationary period for their current position.
REMINDERS:
- Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, 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: http://www.sss.gov.
- If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be cancelled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
The State of Florida hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.
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 here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
