GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 64032710

Requisition No: 883328 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 64032710

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64032710 

Salary:  $42,806.34 

Posting Closing Date: 09/17/2026 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I- 64032710

DENTAL-SCHOOL BASED SEALANT PROGRAM

INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY

This position requires you to work on site at one of our facilities located throughout Broward County.

This position requires in-office work.

Applicants accepted only from Department of Health employees, (includes OPS, Career Service, SES or SMS employees). Applicants will not be accepted from outside of the department.

We request that all applications be completed with People First - no faxed or mailed applications to the agency. Experience, education, and/or training used to meet the minimum qualifications and in response to the qualifying questions must be verifiable through information contained in your application.

When completing the online application, all gaps of employment or education greater than 90 days starting from high school must be explained (approximate date, month, and year) identifying company name or if unemployed. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

 POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position is responsible for the review of consent forms from clients for the School Based Sealant Program. The position requires maintenance of unique records, files, reports, patient records, and related correspondence to schools or parents. This position requires the employee to be detail oriented and notate any missing information. The employee must feel comfortable with calling the school contact or the parent to retrieve missing information in a professional manner. 

•  Serves as the screener for consent forms for clients. 
•  Keep all consent forms, packets, necessary forms organized in alphabetical order by school and grade. 
•  Review the necessary documents for a child to participate in the program.
•  If any documentation is missing, the employee must feel comfortable to call and speak with school contact or parent of child to retrieve missing information. 
•  Assist parents or school contacts with any general questions they may have regarding the program.
•  Use HMS database to cross reference any missing information from the consent forms.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:

Must have interpersonal skills in dealing with the public, as well as the ability to develop and maintain professional working relationships with coworkers. 

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and all other compliance standards per DOH policy. 
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. 
• Ability to speak clearly and politely.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 
• Ability to operate general office equipment i.e. computer, scanner, copier, e-mail etc.
• Ability to follow office instructions, procedures, & practices
• Ability to organize & maintain filing systems
• Ability to prioritize individual workload
• Ability to frequently bend, kneel, reach, and sit or stand for long periods of time
• Ability to locate information that is listed alphabetically & numerically
• Ability to review data for accuracy & completeness
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment. 
• Requires knowledge of the structure of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar. 
• Must understand written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. 
• Must be able to verbally communicate with others in a professional manner.  
• Must be able to speak and talk to others to convey information effectively. 
• Must communicate effectively in writing. 
• Must also have the ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. 
• Must have the ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Current employee of Florida Department of Health. Applicants accepted only from Department of Health employees, (includes OPS, Career Service, SES or SMS employees). Applicants will not be accepted from outside of the department.
2. Possess a valid driver's license, free of major infractions and access to an automobile to be utilized for work purposes and willing to drive to multiple sites as required by program needs.
3. Two (2) or more years of professional experience with customer service in a dental or medical office setting.
4. Two (2) or more years of professional experience with strong communication skills making calls to clients.
5.  Two (2) or more years of professional experience working in a School-Based dental program screening consent forms.
6.  Two (2) or more years of professional experience handling confidential patient information.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Associate's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
2. Bilingual, fluent in English/Spanish or English/Creole.

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:

BROWARD COUNTY

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.

 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 reflects 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.

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.