Planning consultant

THIS ADVERTISEMENT IS FOR AN ANTICIPATED VACANCY EFFECTIVE JANUARY 6, 2024

Your Specific Responsibilities :

This is a highly responsible and independent LEAD WORKER position providing technical, surveillance, investigative, analytical, and programmatic work involving preparedness and response in the public health and medical field for all-hazards response with 100% of this position’s focus devoted to the geographical area of Escambia County.

This position requires knowledge and interest regarding public health preparedness and response, have an awareness of epidemiology applications to all-hazards response, have skills in computer applications, have intermediate-level skills as a trainer to various types of audiences, and skills in data management.

Performs a wide range of duties under the limited supervision of the Asst County Health Dept Director-HLTH. Travel may be required.

Will serve as the primary planner / trainer for the county health department and act as liaison between community and governmental agencies on issues of all-hazards preparedness and response.

This position requires extensive written and verbal skills in the areas of data collection, creating plans for the health and medical component of a unified all-hazard response, needs assessments, document preparation, and presentation of work products to selected audiences in written and verbal formats.

Will require extended hours, evenings, and overnight stay away from the base is expected.

• As the Escambia CHD primary preparedness planner, this position is responsible for the establishment and maintenance of the Emergency Operations Plan and its related annexes, procedures and tactical planning documentation;
• trained in all aspects of Incident Command System and National Incident Management System; coordinates Escambia CHD preparedness training and exercises based on training needs;
• assesses Escambia CHD needs regarding all-hazards training, risks, prevention and response; maintains records of preparedness training as directed;
• support the Escambia CHD incident command post and the special needs shelter during disasters; assists special needs shelter coordinator with equipment procurement and storage;
• provides disaster related training to staff on roles and responsibilities; maintains liaison with school district personnel for matters relating to special needs sheltering;

provides training and education on issues relating to public health preparedness.

Conduct annual reviews of the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plans for designated healthcare agency types : Home Health Care, Hospice, Home Medical Equipment, Nurse Registry.

Serve as the primary advisor to Regional Planner on Escambia’s preparedness issues, plans and preparation. Responsible in coordinating, facilitating, and completing the quarterly CHD Preparedness Expectations deliverables.

Will develop and deliver presentations and share preparedness and response information in multiple venues in accordance with established guidelines appropriate for the audience and learning objectives.

Serve as coordinator, manager, and user for various web applications for FDOH-Escambia : Everbridge Notification System, Special Needs Registry, ReadyOp, Expect Preparedness, WebEOC, etc.

Act as command / general staff for Escambia CHD during event / incident. Act as the Emergency Support Function 8 (Public Health and Medical Unit) Lead to the Emergency Operations Center during activations.

Manage interns / students and special projects as needed. Serve as an active member on the Regional Domestic Security Task Force for Region 1.

Purchasing Card : This position is a purchasing card holder and is required to abide by all purchasing laws, policies, rules, and regulations.

Assigned Purchasing Card responsibilities include assisting preparation of purchasing and / or the approval of purchasing.

Information custodian : Ensures that data set(s) under incumbent’s responsibility are available to those who need to know, protects the integrity of assigned data set(s) and assists the Security Coordinator as needed to comply with policies and procedures, described in Security Policy 3.

Assigned responsibility for maintaining information in accordance with state and federal statutes, rules, regulations, and Department of Health policy as it relates to Information Custodian, Delegation of Authority.

Property Custodian / Delegate : Assigned responsibility for control of department assets per Chapter 273 and Chapter 274.

11 (State-Owned Tangible Personal Property), Florida Statutes.

Other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Requires extensive written and verbal skills in the areas of data collection, creating plans for the health and medical component of a unified all-hazard response, needs assessments, document preparation, and presentation of work products to selected audiences in written and verbal formats.

Qualifications :

Minimum - Must maintain a valid driver’s license. .

Preferred - Must maintain a valid driver’s license. Must have a minimum 4-year degree in Public Health, Emergency Management, or closely related field.

Must have a minimum 4-year degree in Public Health, Health Education, Emergency Management, or closely related field. Certifications in ICS 100, 200, 700, 800

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 :

1295 West Fairfield Drive; Pensacola, FL 32501

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!

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 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.

Last updated : 2024-11-12