PLANNER II - 64086330

Requisition No: 845186 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: PLANNER II - 64086330

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64086330 

Salary:  $50,000-$65,000 

Posting Closing Date: 02/07/2025 

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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 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.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The Florida Department of Health in Manatee (DOH-Manatee) is a customer driven public health organization in continuous pursuit of performance excellence.

Our Mission – To protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts.

Our Vision – To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Our Values - Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness, Excellence (ICARE)

Leads the county health department’s emergency preparedness and response efforts, including: Develops and maintains all planning documents relating to emergency operations (all hazards) for the county health department.  Facilitates training, exercises, mentoring and ensuring utilization of staff in support of the Incident Command System (ICS) in their response to operational events.  Functions as ESF-8 Lead, Plans Chief, Backup Incident Commander or other role (as needed). Trains and mentors other DOH-Manatee identified staff in the key ICS leadership positions.  Monitors, evaluates and trains staff to effectively utilize ICS.  Provide Incident Management assistance to complement and support the existing DOH-Manatee Incident Command System for events that may exceed local capabilities.  Ensure the training, exercises and capabilities needed for responding to potential natural and/or man-made epidemiological and/or environmental health events, including vaccination clinics.  Provides guidance to the DOH-Manatee Directors in the development of their division and/or department emergency activities and support with the necessary training, coordination and/or planning.  Ensures the DOH-Manatee communication systems (i.e.. Everbridge) activities are developed, trained and tested on a routine (monthly) basis to ensure 24/7/365 communication access to DOH staff.  Coordinates COOP activities for the agency.  Coordinate improvement of appropriate After Action Reports (AAR), Implementation Planning (IP) after events and exercises.  Represent CHS in regard to appropriate local, Regional, State preparedness functions.  Leads efforts related to Project Ready (PPHR) and Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) preparedness certifications and/or recertification, as required by Florida Department of Health and/or DOH-Manatee Administrator. Ensure that all plans, training and exercises meet the requirements of the DOH, CDC, and other federal public health preparedness guidance.

Takes a leadership role in Emergency Support Function 8 (ESF-8) at the county Emergency Operations Center (EOC) as defined in DOH-Manatee Emergency Operation Plans (EOP) and the county Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP), including:  Facilitates the coordination and development of public health and medical plans and response methodologies for the county concerning emergency and disaster response.  Ensures coordinated planning efforts among county community partners, including hospitals, emergency management, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), private health care entities, and other appropriate organizations.  Provides leadership for Emergency Support Function 8 (ESF-8) membership of health and medical stakeholders for the coordinated response to the health and medical needs of the Manatee County community. Provides coordination with partners at the local, regional, state and national levels, i.e. Regional Health/Medical Preparedness Coalition CHAMP (Manatee Coalition) MEOW (Manatee Emergency Operations Workgroup) and advocates for local funding to meet gaps and preparedness training, equipment, exercise and other needs.  Develops county-level plans that meet local, regional, state and federal requirements and accreditation needs.   Evaluates and revises the DOH-Manatee Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) including Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP), in accordance with plan update triggers. Coordinates implementation and training needs of Emergency Management Systems used by DOH-Manatee and ESF-8 staff.  

Coordinates with the program manager for the Manatee County MRC responsible to ensure policies, protocols, operations, and activities are consistent with FDOH policies, DOH in Manatee County policies, and meet the volunteer medical needs of the community.  Assures coordination of all Manatee County MRC training, community outreach, and medical response activities to ensure mission accomplishment, protocol compliance, and positive community relations are maintained. Serves on MRC executive committee.

Completes local, regional, state, and federal reports, forms and requirements. Complete DOH-Manatee administrative requirements including EARS, timesheets, expense reports, and others as deemed mandatory by DOH-Manatee Administrator. Ensures inventory control processes are in place and used for management of Preparedness equipment and supplies.

Maintains a state-purchasing card for travel expenditures incurred while conducting state business and responsible for reviewing and reconciling purchases, attending training on usage, and maintaining security of the card.

Serves as member of CHD Safety Committee.

Performs other duties as required.  Maintains all required training certification.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Emergency Operations Plan development and maintenance
• Knowledge of Incident Command System (FEMA IS-100, IS-200, IS-300, IS-400, IS-700, IS-800)
• Skill in Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and Emergency Support Function 8 (ESF8)
• Ability to facilitate collaboration and consensus among diverse stakeholders
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work in disaster response and/or Incident Command
• Knowledge of public health and/or emergency management accreditation programs

Qualifications:

• Florida driver’s License

Peferred:  Bachelors Degree

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. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check. 

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.

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.