Requisition No: 827248 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 64055439

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64055439 

Salary: $55,315.78 

Posting Closing Date: 04/28/2024 

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Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a highly responsible and professional position in the Contract Administration and Oversight Section. This position serves as the Lead Training Coordinator and is responsible for the education and training of contract management personnel, forms management, website management, and providing technical assistance to contract managers within the Department. This position is also responsible for independently performing administrative and consultative tasks. This position reports to the Contract Management Supervisor.

Duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Developing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive training program for Department contract management personnel. This includes facilitating a learning environment, conducting training, uploading content into the department’s online learning management system, maintaining contract management-related databases to ensure compliance with department and state training requirements, and conducting research and data collection, as needed, for reports and audits.

Serving as a web manager for the Contract Administration and Oversight Section, which includes uploading current information as needed, resolving technical issues, completing quality assurance reviews, and providing website technical assistance.

Providing technical assistance to contract managers of program offices and county health departments and providing training to contract managers and other relevant staff on interpreting contract requirements and understanding the Department’s contractual services process and related procedures.

Processing Request for Applications (RFA) to include posting documents by uploading to an online application, downloading applications from an online system, and using various electronic means to document and facilitate the overall RFA evaluation process.

Participating in contract reviews and contract system or database quality assurance review, if needed.

PLEASE NOTE: Top candidates will be asked to complete a written assessment or verbal presentation to demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities in the areas of training development, presenting information, and public speaking.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic contract management.
• Technology literacy–including but not limited to proficiency in using the Microsoft 365 group of applications.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Excellent creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively as a team member, maintain confidentiality, and work with integrity.
• Ability to perform required tasks, including strong attention to detail, flexibility, self-discipline, and workplace professionalism.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments to best manage competing priorities within a dynamic and changing environment.
• Ability to produce high-quality work under strict deadlines.
• Ability to engage adult learners at all levels and effectively communicate complex concepts in a simplified manner, using a variety of modes to cater to diverse learning styles.
• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely with Department management and staff at all levels, verbally and in writing, as indicated by the needs of the audience, using proper English spelling and grammar rules.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications:

Minimum Required:

• Associate degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university, with a course of study in communication, education, business administration, marketing, or a related field; OR
• A High School Diploma or equivalent.; AND
• Three (3) years of professional experience, to include conducting training sessions, developing learning materials for programs, communicating training needs to management, and applying applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• One (1) year of professional experience working in contract management, contract administration, procurement, or purchasing.
• State Travel: Incumbent may be required to travel up to 25 percent of the time to conduct trainings across the State of Florida.
• Valid driver’s license required (minimum Class E), as travel is a condition of employment.
• Attach a writing sample to your application that displays your ability to communicate effectively while summarizing and conveying complex ideas.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university, with a course of study in communication, education, business administration, marketing, or a related field.
• Public speaking or training facilitation certificate.
• Five (5) years’ experience presenting to groups and/or training adult learners.
• Working knowledge of Chapter 287, F.S.
• Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) certification or ability to obtain it within one year.
• At least one (1) year experience managing public contracts or grants.

Hours: This is a full-time position. Normal business hours are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, although working outside these hours might be required to accommodate travel and presentations.

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:

4052 Bald Cypress Way, Suite 110

Tallahassee, FL 32399

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.

(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com).

• 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) in order 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.

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.

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.