PLANNER I - 64086106

Requisition No: 849065 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: PLANNER I - 64086106

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64086106 

Salary:  $41,600.00 - $45,206.72 

Posting Closing Date: 03/26/2025 

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Your Specific Responsibilities:

This highly responsible position will serve as the training and exercise coordinator for three rural County Health Departments and will serve as the lead position for preparedness activities in the three counties. This position reports directly to the Administrator.  This position may also provide backup to the Environmental Public Health staff as needed and within their range of abilities. 

Responsible for helping to implement all Public Health Preparedness program requirements for Dixie, Gilchrist and Levy Counties.

•  Assists in conducting yearly training needs assessment for three County Health Departments
• Maintains training schedule based on needs assessment and adopted training plans. Provides or arranges appropriate training to CHD staff and community partners as needed. Tracks training provided and maintains a record for meeting PHP standards.  Maintains training manuals and trains CHD employees on PHP related forms, plans and procedures, equipment and NIMS/ICS.
• Conducts PHP exercises to test plans’ effectiveness.  Utilizes HSEEP guidelines.  Analyzes data gathered and develops solutions or alternative methods for proceeding.  Confers with concerned personnel to ensure successful functioning of newly implemented plans or procedures.
• Assures that the DOH County Health Department meets DOH Preparedness expectations set forth by the Bureau of Public Health Preparedness. 
• Updating the DOH County Emergency Operations Plan and its annexes.
• Represent DOH at local and regional preparedness meetings.
• Partner with local emergency management to plan for and respond to emergencies. 
• Assists in preparing periodic reports to the Bureau of Preparedness and Response
• Assists in preparing budget projections and reports for the Bureau of Preparedness and Response
• Assist in maintaining sufficient inventories for the operation of Special Needs shelters in the three county health departments

This position also serves as the Safety Coordinator and evaluator for the three County Health Departments.

• Creates a Safety Committee dedicated to implementing Department of Health policy regarding safety within the county health departments to include education, training, and exercises.

This position also serves as backup to the Environmental Public Health section and will perform various duties as needed and within their skillset. 

Performs other related duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of incident command and emergency operations response.  Knowledge in Environmental Public Health is a plus. Skills in Microsoft Office and most specifically in Excel. Skills in Communication; both written and oral. Skills in organization. Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. safely. Ability to teach to diverse audiences. Strong time management skills and the ability to anticipate, prioritize and organize work to meet deadlines while multi-tasking. Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills as a member of a team, in addition to the ability to work autonomously. Positive attitude and the ability to work well with others in a multi-disciplinary setting. Strong problem-solving skills. Ability to use critical thinking skills. Knowledge of methods of data collection and analysis. Ability to develop manuals, policies, procedures, standards, and rules. Nkowledge of the Public Health Department of Environmental Health.

Qualifications:

Minimum – Experience working with Emergency Preparedness. Experience working with Environmental Public Health is preferred. Post secondary education in Emergency Preparedness, Emergency Services or equivalent. Personal vehicle and willing to travel. Willing to work extended hours beyond normal work schedule, including evenings and weekends with short notice. Experience working with the incident command and emergency operations response system. Experience working with Microsoft Office and most specifically in Excel. Ability to Communicate and teach; both written and oral. Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. safely. Strong time management skills and the ability to anticipate, prioritize and organize work to meet deadlines while multi-tasking. Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills as a member of a team, in addition to the ability to work autonomously. Strong problem-solving skills. Ability to use critical thinking skills. Knowledge of methods of data collection and analysis. Ability to develop manuals, policies, procedures, standards, and rules.

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:

Levy County Health Department

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.    

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.