Requisition No: 831499 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 64858498

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64858498 

Salary: $22/Hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 07/05/2024 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

OPS Government Operations Consultant I PN 64858498

The Florida Department of Health (DOH) is seeking an organized, flexible, and motivated individual to become an essential member of the Public Health Reporting Section of the Division of Public Health Statistics and Performance Management. If you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and want to help influence the quality of public health in Florida, please apply to become an OPS Goverment Operations Consultant I in the Bureau of Community Health Assessment within the Division of Public Health Statistics and Performance Management. The Department works to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Public health reporting, including planning, writing, research and development, and implementation of FLHealthCHARTS.gov reports and products
• Providing technical support to public health programs and providers
• Communicating with public health programs to facilitate the collection of health outcome data
• Routinely updating FLHealthCHARTS.gov to highlight state health priorities
• Providing support for publications such as the State Health Assessment, the State Health Improvement Plan, and the Vital Statistics Annual Report
• Support the collection and monitoring of indicators across divisions and county health departments for performance management and outcome assessment
• Provides support for presentations to educate audiences about the FLHealthCHARTS website

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of public health, public administration, health care or social services
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely
• Ability to write grammatically correct and accurate reports that communicate concise reports
• Ability to review and analyze agency records and documents
• Ability to provide effective presentations and information to a broad range of audiences, internal and external to the Department
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively as a team member
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment (ability to be flexible)
• Ability to complete, plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments
• Skill in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Knowledge of Microsoft SQL or willingness to learn

Qualifications:

• Public health experience
• Experience working as part of a team
• Advanced skills in Microsoft (MS) Excel or similar program

Preferred - A Master’s degree from a college or university is preferred. Professional experience in social services, public health, or health care is preferred. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate critical thinking skills, flexibility, innovation, and a desire to improve health care for Florida’s residents.

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:

Innovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

Collaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

Accountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

Responsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

Excellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

Tallahassee FL

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available:

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

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: http://www.sss.gov. 

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 healthcare 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 reflect 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.