OPERATIONS & MGMT CONSULTANT MGR - SES - 64045199

Requisition No: 841558 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPERATIONS & MGMT CONSULTANT MGR - SES - 64045199

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 64045199 

Salary:  $65,000 to $75,000 

Posting Closing Date: 11/28/2024 

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Job posting category (Open Competitive)

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position spends more than 50% of the time engaged in supervisory responsibilities including communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees and 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, ensuring proper coverage; and complete timesheets.

The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Volusia 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 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.

This OPERATIONS & MGMT CONSULTANT MGR- SES position is an advanced professional position responsible for oversight of a county wide Public Health Preparedness program. This is an independent and complex administrative senior level consultative position that provides operational and management coordination for Emergency/Disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation activities and strategies for DOH- Volusia County. The incumbent in this position will act as DOH- Volusia’s lead in the development and promotion of emergency preparedness and response capabilities on a community-wide level to “all hazards” through standardized emergency protocols, collaborative training and simulated exercises. This position provides direction, guidance and counsel to all staff including the Administrator and Senior Leadership Team. The position reports to the HEALTH MANAGER- SES (position #6400496). Duties include but are not limited to the following:

Management and Supervision

This individual is responsible for the supervision of staff including appraisals, planning and directing their work, approving leave, having the authority for hiring, and taking disciplinary action or effectively reccomending such actions.  This will involve frequent interactions with the community, clients, provider staff, etc. The incumbent is responsible for related duties such as strategic planning, budget recommendations and disaster planning, response and recovery.

Work Group Facilitation and Project Management

Facilitates, coordinates, and manages assigned projects and work group activities that develop protocols and plans required to attain DOH- Volusia’s emergency preparedness goals. Responsible for leading DOH- Volusia in planning, training, implementation and overall coordination of multi-disciplinary team approach to disaster preparedness. Reviews administrative policies, procedures, guidelines and related directives to be implemented; evaluates impact on operations; identifies potential problems; recommends appropriate action. Investigates, assesses, analyzes and makes recommendations to resolve issues and problems. Some products must be collaborative efforts of workgroups comprised of representatives from various organizations. The position leads and facilitates workgroups to include, but not limited to: recruiting members, arranging meetings, preparing agendas, facilitating meetings, and drafting products that meet preparedness and operational objectives. Plans and coordinates activities related to Special Needs Shelters. Facilitates communication and dissemination of information amongst DOH-Volusia staff and community-wide emergency response partners.

Response Operations and Preparedness Exercise

Responsible for leading the coordination of preparedness activities to ensure a high level of staff competency for emergency response operations using the Incident Command System. Activities include, but are not limited to, cultivating partnerships, receiving and giving training, participating in and arranging exercises and drills, preparation of After-Action Reports with specific corrective action steps, and other advanced preparations for emergency operations. Utilizes the quality improvement cycle of Plan-Do-Check-Act to identify and correct gaps in preparedness operations.

Administration and Training

 Prepares status reports of preparedness projects, such as Schedule C preparedness activities. Manages and/or writes grants for preparedness funding. Coordinates with state and national partners to provide training in Volusia County. Provides oral and written communications on pertinent preparedness information received from meetings, trainings, and conferences. Conducts NIMS ICS Training for staff and applicable partners to ensure compliance with FEMA requirements. Responsible for all Emergency Operations Plans for DOH- Volusia. Responsible for Public Health Preparedness budget, purchasing and all other related expenditures.

Other duties

Ensures timesheets, EARS, and mandatory trainings are completed in a timely and accurate manner.

Required to participate in emergency activities, such as but not limited to shelters, natural disasters and bioterrorism-related events.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of CDC Public Health Emergency Preparedness Capabilities, FEMA planning principles and guidelines

Knowledge of Incident Command System (ICS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS)

Ability to supervise and direct employees

Ability to lead, mentor and develop staff

Qualifications:

Minimum -

Must have knowledge of CDC Public Health Emergency Preparedness Capabilities, FEMA planning principles and guidelines

Must have knowledge of Incident Command System (ICS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS)

Must have ability to supervise and direct employees

Must have ability to lead, mentor and develop staff

Must have two or more years’ experience as a Public Health Preparedness Planner or with Emergency Management (Federal, State, County)

Must have you completed FEMA training IS100, IS200, IS700, IS800, ICS 300 and ICS 400

Preferred -

More than five years of emergency response experience (Command or Support role)

Minimum of one year of emergency response leadership experience (Command)

More than five years of response experience at an Emergency Operations Center

Minimum of one year of supervisory experience

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:

Florida Department of Health - 1845 HOLSONBACK DR. DAYTONA BEACH, FL 32117

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.