GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 64080329

Requisition No: 880996 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 64080329

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64080329 

Salary: $50,584.67-$55,643.14 

Posting Closing Date: 09/02/2026 

Total Compensation Estimator 

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a highly responsible position which performs complex professional and administrative work in the Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention in the Division of Community Health Promotion. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

Responsible for all cardiovascular health related activities and projects, which includes leading the development and preparation of educational materials, tool kits, and other resources related to chronic disease prevention. Assists with developing and/or coordinating conferences, workshops, or other training opportunities.

Serves as the lead for all grant funded activities related to cardiovascular health, which includes supporting and providing technical assistance and professional development to various county health departments and community-based organizations, developing statements of work with guidance of lead staff in accordance with purchasing and legal requirements, communicates with vendors and partners, and assists with developing grant applications and developing and revising work plans.

Develops and maintains relationships/partnerships with internal and external partners, facilitates conference calls and in-person meetings, and develops action plans to sustain partnerships.

Develops and processes purchase orders (POs) for grant activities; monitors providers, pays invoices; tracks PO activities and follows up with vendors on timely invoicing. Serves as a contract manager in accordance with section, 287.057(15), Florida Statutes (F.S.) and ensures timely encumbrances for those projects. Complies with and monitors compliance (when applicable) of the mandatory requirements in section 215.422, F.S. and Chapter 3A-24, F.A.C.

Actively participates in the Bureau, communicates with section members, trouble-shoots problems, and revises or drafts protocols to increase efficiencies across administrative functions.

Maintains a current working knowledge of computer software used within the demands of this position. Participates in and attends educational conferences and other opportunities to enhance personal and professional growth and development.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of DOH financial systems for tracking encumbrances and payments; DOH financial systems; and procurement procedures. Ability to maintain procurement expenditure totals; maintain organized program and budget files; communicate effectively in both written and verbal forms; prioritize and organize work assignments; and work independently. Proficient in use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

Qualifications:

Complies with and monitors compliance (when applicable) of the mandatory requirements in Section 215.422, F.S., and Chapter 3A-24, FAC. Knowledge of contract management procedures as outlined by Contract Administration. Incumbent may have access to records containing social security numbers in the performance of job duties. Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.

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, Florida

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!

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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:

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.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

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 View phone number on us.fitly.work). 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.

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 View phone number on us.fitly.work). 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.