GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II

GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 64005495

Date:  Jul 14, 2026

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Requisition No: 877780 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 64005495

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64005495 

Salary:  $50,000 - $55,000 

Posting Closing Date: 07/27/2026 

Total Compensation Estimator 

Open Competitive Opportunity

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a highly responsible professional position located within the Bureau of Preparedness and Response, Administrative Preparedness Section. The incumbent serves as an Administrative Preparedness Specialist assisting with the Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) and Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) Cooperative Agreements. 

This position is responsible for providing all expenditure justifications to the Office of Budget and Revenue Management (OBRM) for the Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) and the Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) Cooperative Agreements in accordance with federal guidelines. This includes Schedule C reimbursement and headquarters expenditures. Incumbent will monitor grant expenditures daily to identify corrections needed prior to providing justification to OBRM. Incumbent will assist with grant application, reporting and auditing as requested.

Grant Expenditure Justifications – This position is responsible for providing all expenditure justifications to the Office of Budget and Revenue Management (OBRM) for the Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) and the Hospital Preparedness Program (HPP) Cooperative Agreements in accordance with federal guidelines. This includes Schedule C reimbursement and headquarters expenditures. Incumbent will monitor grant expenditures daily to identify corrections needed prior to providing justification to OBRM.

Federal Grant Reporting and Application – Incumbent will work with Administrative Preparedness Section Administrator to enter quarterly spend plan and reporting data into the federal system Ready Camp for the PHEP Cooperative Agreement. Incumbent will assist with entering all required data into Ready Camp for the PHEP Cooperative Agreement application

Auditing – Incumbent will collect the Single Federal Award Certifications for BPR's cooperative agreements on a semi-annual basis. Incumbent may also be required to respond to department audit requests as needed.

ESF8 – Incumbent will be listed on the ESF8 3-deep roster in a designated role during exercises and/or responses

Other duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of administrative principles and practices.

Knowledge of office procedures and practices.

Knowledge of the methods of data collection.

Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.

Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data relating to administrative functions such as accounting, personnel, purchasing or report writing.

Ability to prepare correspondence and administrative reports.

Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Qualifications:

Preferred - At least two years’ professional experience in a position requiring detailed data analysis and evaluation.

Travel Time: 1-25%

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:

This is an in-office position only. This position works in a cubicle environment.

This position is required to respond to emergencies.

4052 Bald Cypress Way

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

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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 jobs.myflorida.com). 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 jobs.myflorida.com). 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. 

Location:  TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32301 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32311 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32307 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32302 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32305 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32304 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32317 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32310 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32399 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32308 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32316 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32309 TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32312

Nearest Major Market: Tallahassee