PLANNING CONSULTANT - 64006250

Requisition No: 873452 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: PLANNING CONSULTANT - 64006250

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64006250 

Salary:  $42,463.48 - $54,258.96 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 04/12/2026 

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INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY

Applicants accepted only from current Department of Health employees (includes OPS, Career Service, SES, and SMS employees). Applicants will not be accepted from outside of the department.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a highly responsible and independent public health position which functions as the Public Health Preparedness (PHP) Planner for Holmes and Washington County Health Departments. Employee will adhere to Florida Department of Health Information Security policies and procedures, key custodian for assigned areas.

Develop and maintain Holmes and Washington CHD “All Hazards” Emergency Operations Plans, annexes, and associated documents.  Plan and develop activities and exercises that increase Holmes and Washington CHD’s abilities to prepare, respond, recover, and mitigate man-made or natural disasters.  This may include one-on-one training, functional or full-scale exercises and after-action reports.  Coordinate plans and activities with Holmes, and Washington County Emergency Management, NW Florida Regional Domestic Security Taskforce, regional CHDs, and local public health and medical partners, i.e., hospitals, etc.  This may include functioning as full scale-evaluator for local hospitals.  Assure that preparedness expectations and deliverables are met and reported within timeframe specified by state program office

Identify preparedness training needs of public health and medical (public and private) workers in collaboration with Regional Training Planner and individual CHD Leadership.  Identify and / or facilitate preparedness-specific training opportunities for public health and clinical staff. 

Establish and maintain working relationships with community response partners and public health and medical partners in each county.  Work with peers in neighboring county health departments and work in collaboration with Public Health NW FL Senior Planning Coordinator in Escambia County to assure state and regional response capability and consistency.  Review and manage local agency Comprehensive Emergency Management Plans as needed. 

Provides assistance during natural or man-made disasters in Holmes and Washington Counties.  This may include planning Section Chief on CHD Incident Command Team, Public Health Strike Team member or other duties as assigned.  Assist Emergency Operations Regional Coordinator in managing Department of Health assets located within Holmes and Washington Counties. 

Responsible for mentoring, delegating duties, and assigning tasks to the Planner I.  Provide Planner I supervisor with feedback and rankings to complete performance evaluations.  Assures that Planner I maintain disaster inventory in IRMS.  Assist Planner I with purchasing as needed.

Review and approve CEMPs for Home Health Agencies, Home Medical Equipment Agencies, Hospices and Nurse Registries that serve clients within Holmes and Washington Counties

Work with Business Manager in preparing annual budget.  Monitor budget monthly and assure that budget is spent timely and wisely by the end of the fiscal year.

Serves as the County Health Departments Safety Officer.  Runs required drills, conducts safety inspections, and makes reports to the state.  Organize quarterly safety meetings with safety committee quarterly.  Keeps the CHD Administrator advised of unsafe situations.

Backup to Public Information Officer (PIO) for Holmes and Washington CHD’s which includes submission of Weekly Outlook Report and participation in the by-monthly Communications conference call.

Attend and actively participate in staff trainings, department meetings, quarterly staff meetings, and strategic planning meetings as scheduled.  Complete all required reports, including EARS, within required time frame.  Participate in Public Health Preparedness Performance Management / QA / QI activities as assigned, and preparedness conference calls, workshops, interagency committees, training, conferences, and similar activities relevant to public health preparedness.

Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of principles and practices of public health and of services of other agencies dealing with the health and welfare of individuals and communities.  Working knowledge of public health preparedness, including Emergency Support Function 8, National Incident Management, and Incident Command Systems.  Knowledge of program planning and development at local, state, and federal levels.  Knowledge of local, state, and federal public health and health care system.  Knowledge of political processes and legislative mandates related to programs.  Knowledge of group process and facilitation.  Knowledge of requirements in contracts and rules.  Knowledge of the principles of evidence-based decision-making and research methods.
• Skills: Active listening, reading comprehension, public speaking, critical thinking, complex problem solving, judgment and decision making, writing, monitoring, and assessing program and personal performance; social perceptiveness; and systems analysis; computer literacy and experience including word processing, spread sheet applications, PowerPoint, e-mail and Internet. 
• Abilities: Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, professionals, and consumers.  Ability to work independently.  Ability to analyze, interpret and apply data.  Ability to apply the principles of performance management, quality assurance and continuous quality improvement.  Ability to present effective education to individuals and groups using principles of adult learning.  Ability to develop and adapt approaches to problems that take into account cultural differences. Ability to develop and update statewide policies and procedures for programmatic activities. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to learn and apply basic technology and computer skills.

  Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Valid Driver’s License

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:

FDOH Holmes and Washington County Health Departments

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) 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. 

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.

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.