PLANNER III - 64001942

Requisition No: 846779 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: PLANNER III - 64001942

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64001942 

Salary:  $45,206.72 to $58,896.48 Annual 

Posting Closing Date: 02/23/2025 

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Job posting category (Open Competitive)

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is an advanced level planning position serving three rural county health departments. The Planner III, Public Health Preparedness and Response Tri-County Coordinator supports the Administrator for DOH-Dixie, Gilchrist and Levy Counties in preparing for and responding to health/medical emergencies resulting from natural or manmade disasters, such as: hurricanes, flooding, terrorist acts, pandemics, and hazardous materials incidents in the area.  The incumbent in this position will serve as the lead in writing, reviewing, and editing new and existing plans for public health response in the tri-county area.  The position serves as the primary contact for all issues related to public health planning in the tri-county area.  The incumbent will regularly represent the Department at local, regional, and state planning meetings and will serve as the liaison between local emergency management and the local health department and its management team. The PHP&R Coordinator receives technical direction, projects, and tasking though the Health Department Administrator and Environmental Manager with guidance provided by the Regional Emergency Response Advisors-Region 3. The position plans and assists in coordination of the duties of other individuals assigned to response and preparedness roles. This position supports regional bioterrorism and public health planning and training efforts to ensure consistency among region 3 counties comprising the North Florida Regional Domestic Security Task Force (NFRDSTF).   This position is excluded from entering hazardous areas beyond his/her level of training and equipment.  This position answers directly to the Environmental Manager -SES.   The incumbent may be required to work in the County Emergency Operations Centers as the local CHD ESF-8 contact and/or work in special needs or general population shelters during disasters. 

Plan Preparation:  Prepares, reviews, and/or updates emergency operation plan and emergency operation plan annexes with technical assistance, guidance, and direction from the DOH Administrator, the Environmental Manager and the Director of Nursing. Guidance is also given by Regional Emergency Response Advisor (RERA), and Bureau of Preparedness and Response (BPR) Unit.  

Training:  Attends training to enhance knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to duties and responsibilities.  Maintains professional development through job-related lectures, seminars, conferences, webinars, online trainings, teleconferences, etc.   Conducts mandated public health preparedness related trainings to assigned CHD staff.   Provides quarterly safety training and/or education to CHD staff.   When coordinated and approved by the DOH Administrator, assist other PHP&R with training of CHD staff.   Maintain employee preparedness training files for CHD. Annually complete Training & Exercise Plan (TEPW) and submit to RERA for coordination of training and exercise needs throughout the State of Florida.       

Response:  Coordinates with DOH Administrator and RERA to respond to natural and/or manmade disasters throughout Dixie, Gilchrist, and Levy Counties and/or the State of Florida.  Serves as the local CHD ESF-8 contact (liaison) working in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during disasters. Works cooperatively with ESF 8 and representatives in other counties and the state EOC.   Coordinates with the DOH Administrator and/or Director of Nursing to ensure a special needs shelter is operational during disasters. Works cooperatively with RERA to arrange or conduct pre/post storm healthcare facility assessments and assists County with preliminary damage assessments if applicable.  Assists Epidemiology and Environmental Health with support, providing ICS and logistical support for EVD monitoring for epidemiological incidents, outbreaks, and other public health responses. 

Drills and Exercises:  Coordinates with DOH-Administrator and RERA to complete public health response roles, responsibilities, and standard operating procedures for CHD employees by conducting exercises and drills.   Facilitates and/or coordinates exercises to include, but not limited to Special Needs Shelter Operations (SpNS), Medical Counter Measures/Points of Distribution (MCM/POD), and the Continuity of Operations (COOP).  Drills include, but not limited to quarterly emergency notification alerts (Everbridge/HAN) and annual fire and tornado drills.  The PHP&R supports the North Central Florida Healthcare Coalition by participating as respective county agency, exercise controller/evaluator, and member.  

Safety Coordinator:  Serves as the Safety Coordinator for Dixie CHD and is responsible for the following duties:  presenting safety education and/or training at staff meetings; participating in scheduled safety coordinator conference calls, conducting and submitting semi-annual safety inspections; facilitating quarterly safety committee meetings;  ensuring fire extinguisher inspections are completed monthly and  fire alarms inspections are completed yearly; and completing  monthly survey for work accident reports.

Data Collection and Program Management   Completes and submits required CHD PHP deliverables and expectations to BPR. Prepares annual budget with input from the Administrator for submission to the Bureau of Preparedness and Response.  Participate in Quality Improvement (QI) initiatives.  Serves as a member of the Performance Management Council (PMC) and assists with strategic planning and community health assessments.        

Communication: Serves as Web-Manager for DOH-websites to assist with promotion of community health programs and outreach events.  Serves as primary Public Information Officer (PIO) under the direction of the Administrator for DOH. Participates in bi-weekly PIO calls or as scheduled.  Submits workflow projects for approval of the DOH administration and statewide communications.

Performs other related duties as requested by supervisor and/or DOH Administrator.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of incident command and emergency operations response. 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.

Qualifications:

Minimum – Experience working with community partners. Experience working with Emergency Preparedness. 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.

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.