OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 64910121

Requisition No: 850296 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 64910121

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64910121 

Salary:  $25.00 - $27.00 Hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 04/14/2025 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

Position Number: 64910121, Position Title: OPS Government Operations Consultant II

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to advance awareness of prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts in response to Opioid Use Disorders (OUD) and substance use disorders (OUD/SUD).

Facilitate Opioid Taskforce, engaging with community partners, stakeholders, and community to increase awareness of OUD/SUD, treatment resources and lead efforts to reduce opioid overdoses in Clay County.

Provide Academic Detailing with area Controlled Substance Registration licensed prescribers on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention best practices for opioid prescribing, relevant laws and regulations, and OUD/SUD resources in the community. Explain evidence-based opioid prescribing for acute and chronic pain, prescribing medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), and Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) usage. Maintain up to date knowledge of topics regarding substance use, such as prescribing MOUD, understanding applicable state regulations, and PDMP usage.

Participate in the coordination of sharing information among the dedicated Clay County Fire Rescue Paramedicine Program and Clay Behavioral Health Center.

Prepare presentations and updates on academic detailing to community partners and other opioid taskforce stakeholders.

Documents all contacts and services provided through service activity notes/logs, attendance rosters, daily log sheets, or other tracking forms; provides updates; completes tracking forms daily.

Engages the community through attendance at community events and membership on local coalitions/consortium groups advocating for substance use disorder education and information dissemination within the community.

Provides community members with information about opioid and drug addiction issues and services through outreach which may include weekends and at special events. Educate on evidence-based and accurate substance use disorder education to individuals, groups, and organizations.

Plan, coordinate, and facilitate meetings and trainings. Conduct overdose prevention and training within local community settings.

Provides assistance with outreach, engagement, referrals, warm hand-offs, and care coordination services for individuals with substance use disorder and co-occurring disorders.

Develop networks with external stakeholders and service providers to increase access to community-based resources.

The essential job functions of this position require: communicating effectively; building positive working relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds; abiding by local, state, and federal guidelines; maintaining confidentiality; prioritizing and managing work effectively; ensuring work is detailed, accurate, and completed in a timely manner; performing work in a sedentary position; reporting to meetings at different locations; interacting with individuals from various levels throughout the agency and community; and working successfully with a team, as well as independently.

Performs all the other duties as required.s

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

•           Ability to use Microsoft applications to analyze data and create reports.

•           Knowledge of FDOH policies and procedures.

•           Understand the Community Health Improvement framework and processes.

•           Understand Community Health Assessment and Prioritization processes.

•           Ability to lead, develop, and support group projects.

•           Skilled at identifying leads from external agencies and engaging community partners to achieve a common goal.

•           Ability to facilitate workgroup meetings with external and internal partners.

•           Understand and ability to interpret data and effective use of findings.

Qualifications:

Minimum –

Must be proficient in MS Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).

Must have six (6) months of experience facilitating meetings and monitoring measurable objectives. 

Must have minimum of an associate’s degree from an accredited college.

Must have Valid state driver’s licenses.                                                                                                             

Preferred –

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.   

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:

Clay County Health Department, 1845 Town Center Blvd, Fleming Island, FL 32003.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available:

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements.  Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
• 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.