OPERATIONS & MGMT CONSULTANT II - SES - 64027082

Requisition No: 882390 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPERATIONS & MGMT CONSULTANT II - SES - 64027082

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 64027082 

Salary:  $89,000.00 ANNUALLY 

Posting Closing Date: 09/14/2026 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

OPERATIONS & MGMT CONSULTANT II-SES

EMERGENCY OPERATIONS/CITIES READINESS INITIATIVE PROGRAM

OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

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

This position requires in-office work or field work.

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 assigned to the Florida Department of Health in Broward County (FDOH-Broward) under the direct supervision of the OPERATIONS & MGMT CONSULTANT MGR – SES/ Public Health Preparedness (PHP) Director.  This position may also serve as the delegated supervisor of the Public Health Preparedness Program in the PHP Director’s absence. This is a supervisory position that is responsible for the Cities Readiness Initiative (CRI) Program as well as other preparedness duties and programs assigned in Broward County.  This position will work to support the goals and objectives (specific to SNS/CRI) found in the Florida Public Health and Healthcare Preparedness Strategic Plan.  The CRI Coordinator supervises two positions, the Government Operations Consultant I Planner and Government Operations Consultant I Assistant CRI Coordinator.

This position spends the majority of the time engaged in supervisory responsibilities. 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, ensuring proper coverage, and complete timesheets.

Emergency Operations:

Programs: Oversee the CRI program and ensure compliance with all CDC requirements including timely and accurate data entry into ASE and development, implementation and monitoring of after-action plans and preparation for CDC program audits. Ensure that CRI Memoranda of Agreements (MOAs) with partners are executed and maintained current such that mass immunization and prophylaxis can be implemented within the required timeframe.  Oversee warehouse operations for all Points of Distribution (POD) including procurement, asset management, inventory control and fulfilling POD orders in an accurate and timely manner.  Participate in POD site selection, layout and design and the continuous improvement of POD processes.  Liaise with POD partners. Serve on the BioWatch Advisory Committee and ensure compliance with all requirements. 

Administration: Develop and monitor the CRI budget. Submit all required reports, assessments, surveys etc. in an accurate and timely manner. The incumbent in this position is required to satisfactorily complete the following trainings in TRAIN at least 30 days prior to the beginning of each annual budget cycle established in the RPI process: FDOH FIRS-Our People, FDOH FIRS-Fiscal Reports and FDOH FIRS-Budget Module L4. The incumbent will serve as a Level 4 Budget Manager to include the preparation and monitoring of annual budget for assigned program area. This will require reviewing and monitoring of OCA budgets and EAR completion in an accurate and timely manner by the incumbent and all employees under their direct supervision.  The incumbent is required to review assigned program budgets and OCA balances monthly and at a minimum meet with the FDOH-Broward Business Office quarterly to make any necessary budget adjustments. Issued P-Card for emergency and non-emergency department-related expenses.

Performance Excellence: Oversee all performance excellence activities for the CRI program.

Planning: Coordinate with Emergency Management (EM) on the ESF8-SOP and all other relevant plans. Work with local, state and federal agencies on joint planning as required. Identify new community partners and coordinate the memorandum of agreement process with them.

Training: Work with DOH-Broward training staff to ensure staff and community partners meet all preparedness training requirements. Responsible for developing and sustaining the training and exercise plan for DOH-Broward, which includes the Multi-Year Training and Exercise Plan, regional and local exercises and associated trainings. 

Exercise: Lead or participate in or oversee the development, implementation evaluation and after-action process for all regional and local exercises necessary to develop and maintain necessary preparedness competencies. Ensure HSEEP compliance. 

Response: Serve as ESF #8 Deputy Supervisor at the Emergency Operations Center during EOC activation. Serve in a designated ICS leadership role as requested by the Director.

Community: Lead the CRI Workgroup and facilitate regular meetings of the Workgroup. Serve on all relevant taskforces, committees, and boards etc. make presentations to professionals and community groups on preparedness-related issues. Coordinate with all local response partners including the Healthcare Coalition, EM, first responders, hospitals etc.

Perform other related duties as requested.

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

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

KNOWLEDGE:  Effective principles of supervision, Strategic National Stockpile, Cities Readiness Initiative, The Florida Public Health and Healthcare Preparedness Strategic Plan (specifically, the Goal/Objective related to SNS/CRI), Public Health/Emergency Management planning, Emergency Support Function #8, NIMS Principles, Incident Command System.

         SKILLS: Exceptional Communication Skills (written and verbal); Strong Interpersonal Skills; Computer skills (Power Point, Excel, Word, etc.); Exceptional skills in strategic planning, evaluation, and public speaking; Highly motivated and work well in a team environment.

        ABILITIES:  Ability to multitask; Ability to work independently and as part of a team; Ability to develop and implement various program monitoring methodologies and techniques; Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures; Ability to prioritize workload plans, organize and coordinate work assignments; Ability to work with diverse people and in diverse situations; Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques; Ability to critically assess situations and make sound judgments. Able to meet the core competencies regarding budget responsibilities and the computer skills to navigate the budget.

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. This may include working in a special needs or Red Cross shelter, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.
2. This position requires current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. The Department of Health is unable to provide employment visa sponsorship. Are you authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship?
3. This position requires daily in-office or field work. Willing to physically come in the office daily and perform field work.
4. Valid driver's license, free of major infractions and access to an automobile to be utilized for work purposes.
5. Minimum of five (5) years of experience in public health preparedness or in an emergency management field.
6. Work experience in managing a budget. 
7. Experience in supervising paid staff.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Year for year directly related experience can substitute for a bachelor’s degree (in addition to the experience required below). Examples of directly related experience would be; public health preparedness planning and emergency management planning.
2. Lead role in Incident Command Structure.
3. Work experience in preparedness planning.
4. Work experience in designing, leading, and evaluating preparedness training and exercises

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.