Requisition No: 830067

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 64000402

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64000402

Salary: $42,800 - $65,000

Posting Closing Date: 06/19/2024

Total Compensation Estimator

Job posting Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a regional position that supports Region 7 which includes Monroe, Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties. Incumbent functions as the Region 7 Public Health and Medical Preparedness Planner (Regional Planner) This independent position is primarily responsible for assisting in the creation, maintenance, training, and exercising of public health and medical plans in region 7. The incumbent must be familiar with the public health preparedness programs of each covered county health department and their needs (such as BioWatch, Project Public Health Ready, Medical Reserve Corps, Emergency Notification Systems, and Special Needs Sheltering). The incumbent will maintain familiarity with local plans and serve as subject matter expert to provide guidance, share best practices, and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal guidance. Incumbent will participate in periodic reviews of county health department and healthcare coalition expectations as well as in annual reporting activities.

Incumbent will primarily provide technical support to public health entities in region 7 to develop, train, and exercise. Collaborate with hospital coordinators to support healthcare entity planning throughout region 7 to ensure compliance with statewide County Health Department and Healthcare Coalition expectations. This includes ensuring familiarity with National Public Health Capabilities as established by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and National Health Care Preparedness and Response Capabilities as established by the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response as well as other health and medical preparedness guidance and regulations that may be established.

Incumbent will collaborate with local planners to ensure cohesion and the ability for region 7 to respond collaboratively during large scale events. Supports regional development of a multiyear training and exercise planning efforts. Reviews after action reports and supports local planners in plan revisions and gap analysis. Incumbent will coordinate a Regional 7 Planning Workgroup which will meet at a minimum of on a quarterly basis to address any pertinent information, including upcoming exercises or overall planning needs. As requested, the incumbent supports the creation and dissemination of regularly scheduled hazard vulnerability assessments for county health departments using existing resources, such as the Florida Public Health Risk Assessment Tool.

As requested, the incumbent will coordinate long-term and short-term strategic action plans to meet regional public health and medical preparedness needs. Prepares monthly work calendar and quarterly reports.

During emergency activations, incumbent may be assigned to support to Emergency Support Function #8 in Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, and/or Monroe Counties.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

KNOWLEDGE: The Florida Public Health and Healthcare Preparedness Strategic Plan (and its contents), Florida’s Regional Domestic Security Task Force structure and strategic plan, public health preparedness programs, National Incident Management System/National Incident Management System principles, public health emergency preparedness principles, expectations, and funding models. Health Alert Network, Emergency Support Function #8, Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation planning.

SKILLS: Exceptional Communication Skills (written and verbal); Strong Interpersonal Skills; Computer skills (Power Point, Excel, Word, etc.); Exceptional skills in strategic planning, evaluation, and public speaking; Highly motivated and work well in a team environment.

ABILITIES: Ability to multitask; Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Ability to develop and implement various program monitoring methodologies and techniques; Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures; Ability to prioritize workload plans, organize and coordinate work assignments; Ability to work with diverse people and in diverse situations; Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques; Ability to critically assess situations and make sound judgments.

Qualifications:

Must possess a valid, unrestricted Florida driver’s license at all times during employment and report any violation to their direct supervisor upon occurrence.
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.
All employees are expected to complete timesheets and EARs/DARs as required, both accurately and within the required timeframe.
All employees are expected to complete mandatory trainings within the required timeframe, as deemed necessary by the Department, the Delegated Authority, grant requirements and/or Florida Statutes.

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:

Tavernier, FL

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.

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 (1-877-562-7287). 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.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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 (1-866-663-4735). 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.