OPERATIONS MANAGER C-SES - 64005511

Requisition No: 876358 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPERATIONS MANAGER C-SES - 64005511

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 64005511 

Salary: $53,917.08-$65,000 

Posting Closing Date: 08/14/2026 

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Internal Agency Opportunity

Applicants accepted only from Department of Health employees, (includes OPS, Career Service, SES or SMS employees). Applicants will not be accepted from outside of the department.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a professional position located in the Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention under the direct supervision of the Bureau Chief. This position is responsible for managing the administrative oversight of the processing of contract actions for assigned program areas. This individual will be responsible for all supervisory duties including but not limited to, hiring and selection, developing performance plans, conducting performance evaluations, planning and directing work, approving leave and taking disciplinary action as appropriate. Duties and responsibilities include:

• Supervise contract managers that provide technical assistance to program staff and contract provider staff in the development, negotiation and management of assigned contracts; including resolving any purchasing and payment issues, monitoring and closeouts.
• Assist fiscal staff with tracking contract expenditures and ensure spreadsheets are prepared monthly showing expenditures.
• Verify all contract action documentation for completion and adherence to current statutes, policies and Departmental and Division guidance.
• Act as contract manager for assigned contracts. Prepare required contract documents, process contract invoices in a timely manner and conduct contract monitoring.
• Provide technical assistance to Bureau staff related to purchasing and contract policies/procedures and budget tracking to ensure funds are spent accurately and timely.
• Procure services and materials by preparing appropriate procurement documents (ITN, RFA, ITB) through MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) and negotiating with potential vendors. Follow Department and MFMP procurement procedures, processes invoices, tracks payments, troubleshoots problems, and monitors payment and encumbrance histories in all necessary financial systems.
• Serves as the Bureau Contract Liaison and Bureau Contract Trainer. Ensure contract files are maintained in accordance with Department standards.
• Conduct periodic review and attestation of all contract files in the Bureau.
• Oversee the development of writing procedures for different aspects of the contract process including developing training manuals and handouts for training contract managers and program staff with contract oversight on contract development, contract negotiation and contract management.
• Participate in educational opportunities to enhance professional development.
• Implement activities to increase quality improvement of Bureau contracts.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or required .

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position.

• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing to professional and lay audiences. 
• Use effective collaboration strategies to build meaningful partnerships. 
• Identify and use public health data as a tool to develop and prioritize interventions. 
• Understand and use system, policy and environmental strategies that impact chronic disease. 
• Identify and describe the roles of the key players on a state and national level. 
• Facilitate group interactions and decision-making. 
• Mediate and resolve conflicts effectively.
• Balance multiple tasks. 
• Demonstrate critical thinking. 
• Respond with flexibility to changing needs. 
• Motivate individuals and teams to achieve goals. 
• Generate, share, and accept new ideas and incorporate them. 
• Apply effective problem-solving processes and methods. 
• Use the media, advanced technologies, and community networks to communicate information. 
• Work independently, work under pressure, and prioritize and organize work assignments. 
• Knowledge and experience with application of Microsoft software.

Qualifications:

Minimum - Must be willing to physically come in the office to perform the duties & responsibilities of the position.

Preferred - 2 years of supervisor experience. Current FCCM (Florida Certified Contract Manager).

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.