Requisition No: 826128

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPERATIONS & MGMT CONSULTANT MGR - SES - 64031365

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 64031365

Salary: $48,140.46 -$55,236.40

Posting Closing Date: 04/25/2024

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH-OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

DIVISION OF DISEASE CONTROL AND HEALTH PROTECTION

BUREAU OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASES

OPERATIONS & MGMT CONSULTANT MGR - SES

REQUISITION: 826128

SALARY: $48,140.46 -$55,236.40

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is an independent management position which has the responsibility for implementing the program assessment and program evaluation activities for the TB Control Section, ensuring collaboration and communication among the TB managers and coordinators based in local health departments and the TB Control Section in Tallahassee; and supervising the TB surveillance unit and TB data systems unit to ensure timely production of outputs. This position also serves as the FDOH TB Control Section's focal point for Program Evaluation as required by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Tuberculosis Cooperative Agreement. Responsible for the supervision of staff including appraisals, planning, and directing their work, approving leave, having the authority for hiring, and taking disciplinary action or effectively recommending such actions.

Supervise direct reports including motivating, training, providing guidance, and direction. Develops expectations and meets with staff regularly to discuss performance, complete performance reviews, and discipline action. if needed. Maintains vacation and work schedules to ensure proper coverage and completes timesheets. Ensures all staff complete required training and are offered additional training. Administers the TB Control Section's program performance assessment activities and ensures implementation of program evaluation activities. Provides quarterly and annual performance data to the Division of Public Health Statistics & Performance Management. Facilitates annual program review and ensures performance gaps are addressed using the Department's quality improvement methodology. Using program performance data, implements the CHD TB program performance assessment and evaluation process including conducting on-site evaluations to collect best practices and identify gaps in local TB programs which would benefit from a local quality improvement project. This responsibility will require statewide travel.

Assures statewide communication among TB managers and coordinators on TB program activities by conducting monthly calls and regional or statewide meetings. Facilitates problem solving methods to address local and statewide program challenges. Coordinates high profile case management between TB Control Section, TB manager or coordinator and local health department. Coordinates the notification process for Unaccompanied Minor Children between the TB Control Section and area TB manager or coordinator.

Responsible for the supervision of designated staff in the surveillance and data systems units. Assures projects and tasks related to surveillance and data systems are managed appropriately and produce timely outputs. Completes supervisor specific tasks such as coaching employees, discussing performance regularly, completing performance appraisals, identifying, and supporting professional development plans, approving leave and ensuring workloads are evenly distributed, and completes necessary recruitment efforts and disciplinary actions or effectively recommends such actions to leadership.

Participates in the development and revision of FDOH statutes, administrative rules. policies. procedures and guidelines. Participates in the amendment of Florida Statutes or Administrative Rules which govern TB Control statewide. Conducts trainings including participating in the FDOH TB Nurse Case Manager course and assisting as needed with the Southeast TB Center's education programs provided to FDOH employees (e.g., contact investigation training).

Performs and manages detailed and complex research using TB data to identify areas of success and areas needing operational performance improvement. Produces reports and presentations from such research and presents findings to Department leadership and statewide and national audiences as appropriate.

This position acts as the Assistant Section Administrator and serves as the delegated authority in the absence of the Section Administrator.

Performs other duties as assigned by leadership such as participating on national and state working groups related lo TB.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Knowledge of program assessment and program evaluation techniques.

* Knowledge of quality improvement tools.

* Ability to plan and develop programs or program components.

* Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.

* Ability to evaluate and monitor service delivery and recommend improvements.

* Ability to provide technical assistance regarding program and client issues.

* Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments.

* Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

* Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications:

At least three or more years' experience with the FDOH, Tuberculosis Program and Florida Tuberculosis System of Care in a program management role.

At least five years of experience working in a state government's Tuberculosis Program, if experience is from outside of Florida.

Valid driver's license. Ability to travel 10% of the time.

Knowledge and experience managing data systems and surveillance teams. Experience analyzing, troubleshooting, and validating data. Experience in developing tools and performing Program Evaluation.

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

Tallahassee

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 set of employee benefits including:

* Annual and Sick Leave benefits.

* Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.

* State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.

* Retirement plan options, including employer contributions.

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* Flexible Spending Accounts.

* Tuition waivers.

* And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Please be advised:

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

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 canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). 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.

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans, and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.

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.