GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 64006399

Requisition No: 883041 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 64006399

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64006399 

Salary: $61,000.00-$64,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 09/14/2026 

Total Compensation Estimator 

Job posting category – Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position is under the supervision of the Health Financial Manager-SES and is responsible for conducting administrative and/or programmatic activities involving monitoring, evaluating, formulating and analysis of contracts. This is a highly professional position responsible for independent and highly complex administrative and or programmatic work involving the development and management of contractual agreements in the Contract and Services Division of the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County, in accordance with pertinent Federal and State Laws, Rules and Regulations. This is administrative and consultative work involving identification and resolution of operational and problem solving for the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County.

Draft agreements, Memorandum of Agreements, Invitation to Bids, Request for Proposals, and Invitation to Negotiate. Undertakes face-to-face negotiations with sophisticated providers of services in order to enhance the opportunities of drafting contracts and memorandum of agreements which will assist the achievement of the Department's strategic objectives in these partnerships and for the benefit of the community. These negotiations involve not only the development of new contracts but also renewals and interim revisions during the fiscal year. As necessary, prepares and coordinates assignments pertaining to these contracts. Review statutes, policies and procedures pertaining to contract management, to provide interpretative guidelines to providers and to the Florida Department of Health staff. Maintains current on the up-to-date policies, procedures and guidelines. Provides daily consultation and assistance on contractual matters to management, fiscal, and programmatic staff on the operations of services.

Monitors the providers’ performance, at the minimum, annually to ensure compliance with contractual, fiscal, administrative, and programmatic terms and conditions. Consults with program supervisors and administrative staff to resolve programmatic, administrative and operational issues and problems. Reconciles FLAIR with contract log expenditures on a monthly basis. Reviews and audits provider’s invoices to ensure contract deliverables are being effectively provided and expenditures are in compliance with established contract terms. Inspects, processes, and approves provider invoices for payment within established timeframes in accordance with Section 215.422, F.S.

Responsible for assisting in the marketing of proposals regarding public health services and special trainings provided by the Department of Health agencies as well as other appropriate industries as they may relate.

Maintain all required documentation in the contract manager's file in accordance with Department of Health Contract Management documentation requirements. Handles miscellaneous assignments and other duties as determined by the supervisor. Serves on various committees and attends workshops, seminars, conference, and training sessions to maintain and enhance professional development.

Performs all other duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must have experience drafting contractual agreements.
• Must have experience reviewing Financial Reports.
• Must have experience creating/maintaining payment ledgers.

Qualifications:

Minimum-

Experience drafting contractual agreements, experience processing invoices.

Where You Will Work :

8175 N.W 12 Street Miami, Florida 33126

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

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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.