Job Description

Requisition No: 858255 

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: FDC-HUMAN RESOURCE CONSULTANT/HR-SES - 70024964- LANCASTER CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 70024964 

Salary: $56,984.72 - $62,682.88 

Posting Closing Date: 08/18/2025 

Total Compensation Estimator 

We Never Walk Alone

This open competitive advertisement is for an anticipated vacancy of a Human Resource Consultant – SES p osition located at Lancaster Correctional Institution.

This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.

The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) is seeking a versatile and dedicated human resource professional to serve as the Human Resource Consultant at Lancaster Correctional Institution. As the Human Resource Consultant, you will be the primary contact for all human resources (HR) matters at your assigned Institution and act as a liaison between the Institution and Central Office.

Compensation Range: $56,984.72 - $62,682.88

Candidates are generally appointed at the minimum of the compensation range; however, compensation may be set within the range, not to exceed the maximum, based on experience.

Key Responsibilities:

In this role, you will c oordinate and support Institutional recruitment and selection efforts, facilitate employee fingerprinting, drug testing, and physicals, ensuring compliance from the start. You will support managers with performance management and manage various attendance and leave programs, such as FMLA and Workers' Compensation. You will also perform payroll processing actions to ensure wage and hour compliance, such as verifying timesheets and monitoring pay additives.

Acting as a liaison, you will handle employee relations issues and coordinate essential tasks like facilitating new employee orientation, direct deposit compliance, benefits enrollment, and vacancy tracking.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES (KSA):

To excel as a Human Resource Consultant, candidates should bring a solid knowledge of data collection methods, Collective Bargaining Agreements, and Department of Management Services Personnel Rules. Proficiency with computer applications is essential, along with strong communication skills to clearly convey information both verbally and in writing. Success in this role also requires an ability to locate and identify critical information, along with excellent time management skills to handle multiple priorities efficiently. The ideal candidate will demonstrate skill in motivating, developing, and guiding employees, including recognizing strengths and identifying the best candidates for specific roles. Additionally, they must be adept at understanding and applying HR rules, policies, and procedures, as well as managing personnel data and records. Effective planning, organizing, and coordinating of assignments are crucial for providing seamless HR support for the institution.

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. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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

• A high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Six (6) years of experience in performing and/or managing human resources/personnel.
• College education may substitute for the required experience as outlined below:
  • Completion of an advanced degree from an accredited college AND one (1) year of experience in performing and/or managing human resources/personnel.
  • Completion of a four-year degree from an accredited college or university AND two (2) years of experience in performing and/or managing human resources/personnel.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in the State of Florida’s People First system.
• Experience in a correctional setting.
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Suite applications.

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.

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