Requisition No: 827691 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 64064702

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64064702 

Salary: 54,139.80 

Posting Closing Date: 04/29/2024 

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Government Operations Consultant III (PN# 64064702)

Internal Candidates Only

The Florida Department of Health (DOH) is seeking a creative, highly organized, career-oriented, flexible, and motivated individual to become an essential member of our team as a Government Operations Consultant III. DOH works to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts. As one of Florida’s leading state agencies, DOH’s workforce has more than 11,000 employees who serve millions of individuals across the state striving to be the Healthiest state in the nation!

If you thrive in a dynamic, people-oriented environment and want to help influence the quality of public health in Florida, please apply for an exciting opportunity to become a valued team member in the Bureau of Community Health Assessment within the Division of Public Health Statistics and Performance Management.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The incumbent will be responsible for the following:

• Serving as lead for the enhancement, maintenance and promotion of the Performance Improvement and Management System (PIMS), which includes data tracking and monitoring of all health improvement and strategic plans, creating reports for state partners and DOH executive staff about progress on performance measures from key agency plans and recruit, orient and provide technical assistance to users of PIMS.
• Assisting in state-level planning, including facilitating strategic planning with various workgroups in DOH and across other state agencies and organizations.
• Developing, writing, and editing unit publications including the State Health Improvement Plan and Agency Strategic Plan.
• Assisting with program performance reviews, include meeting logistics, creating and disseminating tools/templates and providing support as needed.
• Advising on Florida Health Performs functions and reporting and creates communications and guidelines for state office programs and county health departments to report on performance measures.
• Performing other duties as required.
• Responsible for maintaining the security of information and protect confidentiality consistent with state and federal laws and rules and departmental policies, protocols and procedures.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

The incumbent must possess the following:

• Knowledge of applied research and/or evaluation methods
• Knowledge of public health, public administration, health care administration or social services administration
• Knowledge of and ability to use Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong organizational skills to lead and communicate plan goals and objectives
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely
• Ability to communicate expectations, assignments and responsibilities clearly and professionally
• Ability to write grammatically correct and accurate reports that communicate concise reports
• Ability to review and analyze agency records and documents
• Ability to provide effective presentations and information to a broad range of audiences, internal and external to the Department
• Ability to plan, organize, coordinate and delegate work assignments
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively as a manager and team member
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Qualifications:

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is preferred with professional experience in social services, public health, performance management, strategic planning, systems analysis, management analysis, program or policy planning and development, program monitoring or evaluation. The incumbent must also have experience in applying research and evaluation methods, such as collecting, organizing and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data, identifying and developing findings and areas for improvement, and developing recommendations and approaches to improve performance.

Experience working in or with county health departments is preferred.

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 – CCOC

2585 Merchant’s Row Blvd.

Suite 210

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.

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.

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.