HEALTH CONSULTANT B-SES - 64054327 1

Requisition No: 847355 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: HEALTH CONSULTANT B-SES - 64054327 1

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 64054327 

Salary:  $66,000.00 to $69,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 02/25/2025 

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Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Manatee County.  If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place. We have competitive salary, great benefits, along with a new expedited recruitment approach, and opportunities for career advancement. Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida.  We hope you decide to join our team!  Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Manatee County in its mission to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts and its vision to be the Healthiest State in the Nation. Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness, and Excellence in all aspects of their work. 

We are seeking a passionate public health professional to join our Community Health Division who enthusiastically embodies our organization's mission, vision, and values.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This supervisory role in the Community Health Division will be responsible for overseeing the Tobacco Prevention and Control Program, the Healthy Communities of Florida program, and various special projects to ensure alignment with public health initiatives. The Supervisor will manage and oversee program staff, including full-time employees, interns, and short-term project personnel. This role involves ensuring effective training, coaching, and mentoring for all team members while driving the timely achievement of program goals and objectives. The position will also serve as the Community Health Division Delegate in the absence of the Division Director, lead quality improvement projects, and contribute to the Performance Management Council. The Supervisor will report directly to the Division Director and will oversee the planning, coordination, and prioritization of work to ensure all deliverables are met.

This position requires occasional travel and some weekend and evening hours. Position activities may occur before, during, and after regular working hours or on weekends or holidays. This position is not limited to these job responsibilities as it serves as a guideline with the understanding that job responsibilities may be added, revised, or removed as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent public speaking and presentation abilities
• Effective grant management and budgeting expertise
• Strong collaboration and coalition-building skills
• Advanced project management experience
• Proficiency in data management and analysis
• High-level reporting and communication capabilities

Qualifications include:

• A minimum of two to three years of experience leading and implementing public health programs with a demonstrated ability to drive outcomes and improve health initiatives.
• At least two to three years of experience managing and developing staff, including mentoring, coaching, and providing training to enhance team performance.
• Proven track record of successfully collaborating with high-level partners to achieve shared goals and advance program objectives.

Preferred:

Master’s degree in a relevant field.

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:

Manatee County

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, 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.

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.