GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 64007515

Requisition No: 880950

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 64007515

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64007515

Salary: $34,760.00 - $40,000.00

Posting Closing Date: 08/21/2026

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Internal Agency

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is responsible, independent work assisting Division of Children's Medical Services staff with tasks involving human resource management. The candidate in this position will provide personnel liaison support to include, but not limited to: Advertisement of vacancies, reference checks, recruiting, classification and pay, new employee on-boarding, navigate People Frist, navigate the FLHealthDesk HR to ensure HR tickets are smoothly and timely processed. Prepare classification actions and ensure actions are compliant with human resource procedures. Provide general information and assistance to staff and supervisor regarding Department of Health Human Resources policies and procedures. Assists and advice supervisors in preparing position descriptions. Maintain and update Table of Organization Charts using Visio program. Monitors time sheets and ensure timely submission and approval in compliance with pay schedule. Report all leave discrepancies to the servicing personnel office. Participate in personnel conference calls and maintain ongoing communication with the department’s human resources management staff to ensure new and updated information is received.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of basic management principles and practices.Ability to collect and evaluate data.Ability to organize data into logical format for reports, documents and other written materials.Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.Ability to work independently.Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.Ability to communicate effectively.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint).

Qualifications:

Minimum

• Currently employed by Department of Health.

Preferred

• 1 year of Human Resourse experience.
• 3 years of customer service experience.
• Training experience.
• Experience working with confidential information in an office setting.

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.

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
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;And more!
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Where You Will Work:

2020 Capital Circle SE, Tallahassee, Florida 32301

Note: This is not a remote position.

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 aiapply.co). 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 aiapply.co). 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.