Requisition No: 821651 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: HEALTH SERVICES & FACILITIES CONSULTANT - 64068589 1

Position Number: 64068589 

Salary: $45,308 - $55,000 

Posting Closing Date: 04/23/2024 

OPEN COMPETITIVE

This is a highly responsible professional position that requires training, expertise, and experience in survey coordination, epidemiology and Public Health. The incumbent works both independently and collaboratively with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), county health departments, and other DOH program entities. The incumbent is responsible for coordinating Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) survey, including securing funding, managing contract; monitoring data collection, and conducting data analysis, and dissemination of BRFSS data.

Coordinates the BRFSS survey, including designing the survey questionnaire, communicating with CDC, offices within DOH and other state organizations, developing and managing the contract for the survey, monitoring the quality of survey process and data, disseminating the data obtained from CDC.

Manages the budget of BRFSS survey.

Responds to requests for the BRFSS data by analyzing and compiling the data.

Develops grant renewal applications and annual progress reports to CDC.

Coordinates and participates in epidemiologic studies on chronic diseases and behavioral risk factors using the BRFSS data and other data. Disseminates the results of study through publishing reports and making presentations at DOH Grand Rounds and conferences at local, state and national levels.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position: Knowledge of basic management principles and practices. Knowledge of data base structure and design. Ability to perform relevant statistical analysis. Ability to organize data into logical formats for presentations, reports, publications and other written materials. Ability to conduct fact finding research. Ability to use problem solving techniques. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work activities. Ability to communicate orally and in writing. Ability to complete assignments on time. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum – A Bachelor’s degree in Public Health or similar field

Preferred – A Master’s degree in Public Health or similar field; experience and familiarity with disease prevention and health promotion programs; effectively communicate in both written and verbal forms; work independently, prioritize and organize work assignments and work under pressure.

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, FL

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. 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.