68036139 - HEALTH SERVICES & FACILITIES CONSULTANT

Requisition No: 887021 

Agency: Agency for Health Care Administration

Working Title: 68036139 - HEALTH SERVICES & FACILITIES CONSULTANT

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 68036139 

Salary:  $1,833.39 - $1,935.55 Biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 11/14/2026 

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Where You Will Work:

The Bureau of Field Operations is responsible for the survey and certification process of health care facilities across the State of Florida.

These surveys ensure that all state licensed, federally certified health care facilities meet the established state and/or federal requirements and patients and residents receive safe, quality health care.

Field Operations staff also ensure the safety of residents in health care facilities when emergencies such as natural disasters occur.

The Work You Will Do:

The incumbent in this position will assist with conducting survey activity as assigned.

This will include Long Term Care facilities. It may include assisted living facilities, adult family care homes, adult day cares, residential treatment facilities, crisis stabilization units, residential treatment centers, nurse registries, multiphasic health centers, home medical equipment providers, health care clinics, abortion clinics, birthing centers, rehab agencies, and any other provider type as assigned by Agency management.

When on a multi-member team, they will serve primarily in the role of team coordinator.

The incumbent in this position may be required to successfully complete the Surveyor Minimum Qualification Test as required by Section 1819(g)(s)(ii) of the Social Security Act, as amended, and Article IV(B) of the Agreement pursuant to Section 1864 of the Social Security Act, if assigned by Agency management.

Specific duties include but are not limited to:

Responds to consumers and providers on inquiries.

Perform administrative functions, including review of different reports to ensure accuracy.

Represents the Agency in legal proceedings.

Provides emergency response activities, as assigned by Agency management.

Provide training to HQA field office staff as well as central office staff on survey processes and procedures.

Assist HQA with quality assurance review processes specific to ALF’s and/or other programs as deemed necessary. 

Perform special assignments statewide as directed and other related work as needed. 

Coordinate with other ream members concerning objectives of the visits when applicable, making detailed observations of the facility during the visits, and findings. 

 Provides guidance regarding more complex issues and helps develop oversight and training tools. 

Provide assistance to Agency management staff in the development and preparation of standards and reports, procedural instructions, educational and technical materials, and related professional information.

Performs other duties as required. 

This position has been identified as mission essential.

The incumbent in this position may be required to work during the weekend or on holidays. 

In addition, mission essential personnel will be required to work during disasters, to include but not limited to, work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.

Emergency work may involve the incumbent to work in another county or staffing location to assist other State Agencies with emergency work. 

Emergency duties may include, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.

A good attendance record is essential for any individual in this position as the work involved occurs daily and is critical.

The individual in this position is expected to report to work daily and on time. 

Leave must be requested in advance except in emergency circumstances not under the control of the employee.

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. We offer an excellent array of benefits, including:

•              Health insurance (i.e., individual and family coverage) to eligible employees

•              Life insurance; $25,000 policy is free plus option to purchase additional life insurance

•              Dental, vision and supplemental insurance

•              State of Florida retirement options, including employer contributions

•              Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave as a new employee with the State of Florida

•              Ability to earn up to 104 hours of sick leave annually

•              Nine paid holidays and 1 personal holiday each year

•              Opportunities for career advancement

•              Tuition waivers (accepted by major Florida Colleges/universities)

•              Student loan forgiveness opportunities (eligibility required)

•              Training opportunities

•              Flexible Spending Accounts

•              Shared Savings Program for select medical services

•              Lower copays for prescription drugs

•              Health and Wellness discounts

For a more complete list of benefits, please visit https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of state licensure and federal certification survey requirements.

Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data.

Ability to develop and implement various programs monitoring methodologies and techniques.

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

Ability to prioritize workload.

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Skills are needed in the techniques of oral communication, especially attentive listening; interview procedures; team dynamics; and methods of performance evaluations/reviews

Ability to utilize microcomputer equipment and software to enter, retrieve and manipulate data required to perform supervision of division licensure and certification functions

Ability to travel with or without accommodation.

Ability to lift to 25 pounds on a regular basis (laptop computers, manuals, etc.) with or without accommodation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

Two years of professional, or nonprofessional experience in health, social, or rehabilitative services, health care of social services administration.

A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in health, social, or rehabilitative services, health care or social services administration is preferred.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

N/A

CONTACT: JOY WALERSKI (727) 552 - 1949

BACKGROUND SCREENING

It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S.  No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.  Background screening should include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.

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.