PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES MANAGER A-SES - 64031553

Requisition No: 872640 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES MANAGER A-SES - 64031553

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 64031553 

Salary:  $62,400.00 - $72,800.00 Annual 

Posting Closing Date: 04/03/2026 

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Job posting category (Open Competitive)

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a managerial position responsible for supervisory duties of the dental health program, to include management of the School Based Sealant Program at the Florida Department of Health in Dixie, Gilchrist, and Levy Counties. This position requires vision, global perspective, systematic thinking, independent judgment, and clinical work.  The position is responsible for dental health which includes planning, implementation, and evaluating the efficiency, sustainability, and effectiveness of the dental health services. This position spends the majority of the time engaged in supervisory responsibilities but also will perform clinical duties in any of the three counties when needed. This includes communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees in addition to planning and directing employees' work. The incumbent has the authority to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, or discipline subordinate employees or effectively recommend such action. The incumbent will also be required to develop performance expectations, meet with staff regularly to discuss performance, complete performance reviews, maintain vacation and work schedules, ensure proper coverage, and complete timesheets. This position requires the licensure of a Dental Hygienist and will work in clinic in various capacities as deemed necessary. This position is headquartered at the Levy County Health Department and is supervised by the Administrator.

Leadership

Ensures compliance with OSHA standards and monitoring within the Dental Clinic.

Ensures compliance with state standards (activity reporting, supply accountability, and patient confidentiality).

Managing the School Based Sealant Program

Ongoing supervision, management, planning and coordination of the Dental Clinic and other dental programs such as the School Based Sealant Program.

The incumbent in this position provides oral health screenings or assessments for dental treatment and referral, oral health education, dental sealants on molar teeth, dental cleanings, fluoride varnish and referral to a dental home.    Screens and provide preventative services to school children.  Distributes and collects consent forms with the assistance of school personnel.  Reviews all positive consents for completeness and confirming parent /guardian signature.  Employs all efforts possible to get consent forms returned.  Build a daily schedule in collaboration with assigned school personnel, at least one week in advance of event day.  Emails or provides schedule to teachers, school administrators, and school health personnel.   Ensures services are captured and documented on billing forms within 24 hours of services provided.

Documents services provided to children in DOH Health Management System (HMS) and SEALS (Sealant Efficiency Assessment for Locals and States) software.  Records findings of oral screenings, services provided, and referrals as indicated on approved forms and provides to parents and or guardians.   Completes billing forms.  Enters site data into FLOSS.

Schedules and provide dental hygiene presentations and education with students or the community as requested.  Collaborate effectively with all school personnel.  Submits required reports and or deliverables to FLDOH Dental Program as required in the “Scope of Work”.  Orders and maintains dental inventory as needed. Ensures that the RDH Protocol form is completed and updated every twelve months.

Planning

Organizes and maintains supply inventory including working with the Purchasing Manager and dental staff on the repair and replacement of equipment as needed.

Identifies and implements staffing and financial needs, working with the Business Manager to develop and monitor the Dental operating budget each fiscal year.

Coordinates the administrative portion of the School Based Sealant Program and manages all associated correspondence, budgets, reports, billing resources and expenditures.         

Development and Implementation

Develops and implements standards, written policies, and procedures.

Coordinates with the Director of Nursing to develop and maintain efficient clinic appointment levels for program sustainability.

Develops long and short-term operational goals.

Develops internal objectives and priorities within regulatory, budgetary, and contractual guidelines.

Initiates new programs in alignment with forecasts.

Identifies grant resources and prepares or supervises the preparation of proposals. Ensures implementation and compliance.    

Monitoring and Evaluating

Monitors and reports program productivity and errors.

Monitors the budget and evaluates the spending of the Dental Clinic and reviews on a quarterly basis with Business Manager.

Monitors expenditures and revenue activity in FIRS, FIS, and other budget modules to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.

Performs periodic chart audits to ensure records contain accurate documentation and staff maintains at least expected standard levels of productivity.

Prepares reports on dental clinic activities as required by State Health Office, county health department administration, and inputs data into State FLOSS system.

Communication

Networks with and facilitate partnerships and collaboration with local health providers, schools, community agencies, insurance providers, businesses and consumer groups.

Plays a key role in community outreach and education, attending outreach events and/or ensuring staff is in attendance.

Attends essential training sessions and conference calls regarding DOH central office Dental Program. 

This position is classified as a sensitive position.  The incumbent handles protected health information on a need-to-know basis and abides by State/Federal laws governing health information. 

Attends trainings to enhance knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to duties and responsibilities. Maintains professional development through job-related lectures, seminars, online training, and teleconferences.

Employee is responsible for ensuring their EARs and/or CSRs are input and verified in the HMS system in accordance with DOH/HMS guidelines and deadlines.  Ensures EARs time is always in agreement with timesheet. 

Responsible for securing the designated information sets for the purpose of protecting confidentiality, data integrity and appropriate access for all information, both confidential and public record, which are stored in hard copy or electronic format.

Performs other duties as required by the needs of the Florida Department of Health in Dixie, Gilchrist, and Levy County.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Insert the entry-Knowledge of dental terminology.

Knowledge of dental hygiene principles, practices, and procedures.

Knowledge of correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar usage.

Knowledge of standard business formats and styles for letters and business forms.

Skill in operating a personal computer. Skill in using dental instruments and equipment.

Skill in performing prophylaxis.

Ability to instruct patients in preventive dental techniques.

Ability to operate general office equipment.

Ability to follow office procedures and practices.

Ability to organize and maintain filing systems.

Ability to handle telephone calls in a courteous and effective manner.

Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Ability to understand, interpret, and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Ability to prioritize individual workload. Ability to frequently bend, kneel, reach, and sit or stand for long periods of time.

Ability to lift and carry up to 60 lbs. with ergonomic awareness, using standard safety measures.

 Ability to assemble, disassemble, and transport portable dental equipment to and from school settings with time proficiency, based on distance, in county designated vehicle.

 Ability to review data for accuracy & completeness. Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision

Qualifications:

Minimum –

Vaild Driver's License

Valid Florida Dental Hygienist license 

Experience providing dental hygiene to children

Experience working with a county health department dental program 

Experience, knowledge of OSHA requirements 

Knowledge and ability to write procedures

Experience charting dental records.

Preferred –

Knowledge of behavior management techniques.

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, Gilchrist and Dixie 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 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 reflect 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.