GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 64068611

Requisition No: 865647 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 64068611

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64068611 

Salary:  $1,694.62 - $2,107.60 Biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 11/25/2025 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IN ORANGE COUNTY

JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCMENT

INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY – The only applicants accepted are Department of Health employees; (includes OPS, Career Service, SES or SMS employees). Applicants outside of the department will not be accepted

Class Title: Government Operations Consultant II

Position Number: 64068611

Salary: $1,694.62 - $2,107.60 Biweekly

Program: Violence and Injury Prevention

Location: 6101 Lake Ellenor Drive; Orlando, FL 32809  

**DOH – Orange is a tobacco free agency.

**This advertisement may be used to fill future vacancies as they become available.

**NOTE: Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process. **

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current DOH Employee.
• At least 3 years of professional experience providing services, health education, community outreach, or case/program coordination to maternal and child health populations OR a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public health, health promotion, community health education, health administration or a related field.
• Verifiable experience planning and delivering health education presentations or outreach sessions to community groups or clients.
• Verifiable experience creating, building, and maintain partnerships with community organizations, healthcare providers, or community base organizations.
• Incumbent must have the physical ability to kneel, bend, lift and carry up to 15 pounds, and maneuver different types of terrain, and use fine motor skills to do job duties and responsibilities.
• Florida Driver’s License and access to a personal vehicle to perform job duties and responsibilities of this job.
• Incumbent must be flexible to work beyond the standard 8:00am-5:00pm hours to support participation in community meetings, health fairs, workshops, and other outreach activities. The incumbent must be available to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed.
• Emergency Duty

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position, the IMPACC Health Promotion Specialist, will lead the "Sister Friends" initiative under the Catalyst for Infant Health HRSA grant. This role focuses on enhancing maternal and infant health outcomes by providing education, resources, and support to families and mothers. Responsibilities include conducting outreach events, leading educational classes like infant CPR, facilitating closed-loop referrals to healthcare programs like WIC and SOBRA Medicaid, and connecting families to community services that best meet their needs. The coordinator will also represent the organization at community events and collaborate with partners to address health outcomes and improve access to care. This position requires a flexible schedule to meet with mothers and families at times that are most convenient for them. This position will also support the Maternal and Fetal Infant Mortality Review (FIMR) project in collaboration with the Florida Department of Health-Orange County and Healthy Start Coalition of County. The aim of the Maternal and FIMR is to enhance the health and well-being of women, infants, and families by improving the community resources and service delivery systems available for families.

Project Management: Oversee the implementation of the Sister Friends Project in alignment with the Florida Healthy Babies (FHB) Initiative. Lead prenatal and postpartum support groups and educational sessions for families. Utilize the big sister/little sister model to foster community support among mothers. Collaborate with community-based organizations to provide comprehensive support services.

Close Loop Referral: Identify at-risk families through outreach and assessments. Facilitate referrals to healthcare programs such as WIC and SOBRA Medicaid. Ensure referrals are completed by following up with clients and service providers. Maintain open communication to confirm that families successfully access the referred services.

Community Outreach and Representation: Plan and participate in outreach events within the community. Represent the organization at events hosted by community partners and stakeholders. Build and maintain relationships with local organizations and hospital programs, providing technical assistance and support for initiatives like the IMPACC programing.

Resource Connection & Client Engagement: Stay informed about available community services and resources. Connect families to services that best meet their unique needs. Build and maintain relationships with community organizations and service providers. Adjust work hours to meet with mothers and families at times most convenient for them, including evenings and weekends as needed. Provide one-on-one support and guidance to clients, fostering trust and engagement.

Stakeholder Partnership: Attends and participates in scheduled HRSA, related meetings, and community events, as identified to provide information and updates. Completes additional reports and data gathering for statistical analysis as required by funders and stakeholders.

Perform all other assigned duties.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES, INCLUDING UTILIZATION OF EQUIPMENT, REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION:

• Knowledge of maternal and child health programs and resources.
• Experience in community outreach, program coordination, or health education.
• Excellent communication skills, sensitivity to needs and experiences of pregnancy, infant loss, and post-partum families and cultural competency.
• Knowledge of working with community agencies and those who live in the community.
• Experience conducting presentations and leading group sessions.
• Ability to work independently, attention to detail, with a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends.
• Ability to accomplish tasks in short time frames.
• Ability to kneel, bend, lift and carry up to 15 pounds, and maneuver different types of terrain, and use fine motor skills daily.
• Computer skills (ability to use applications such as spreadsheets, database, and analytical software).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

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:

Program: Violence and Injury Prevention

Location: 6101 Lake Ellenor Drive; Orlando, FL 32809  

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 www.myfrs.com);

• 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) 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.

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 (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.