PLANNER II - 64006413

Requisition No: 872662 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: PLANNER II - 64006413

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64006413 

Salary:  $48,000.00 - $52,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 04/06/2026 

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This is a Career Service Planner II position working in the Lee County Department of Health.

The Public Health Preparedness Planner II is a highly responsible position reporting to the Public Health Services Manager A - SES for the Florida Department of Health in Lee County (DOH-Lee). The incumbent assists in the development, coordination, and implementation of plans, programs, and systems for public health emergency preparedness; develops Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) compliant training and exercises for the County Health Department; updates and coordinates local plans in response to after-action reports; and reviews external comprehensive emergency management plans (CEMP) for regulatory compliance. 

Public Health Preparedness Planner

• Assists with meeting all related preparedness accreditation standards and program deliverables
• Attends meetings, conferences, and workshops related to emergency preparedness and produces appropriate summaries and reports.
• Maintains and organizes the electronic inventory management system.
• Reviews external comprehensive emergency management plans (CEMP) in accordance with statutory regulations
• Provides emergency preparedness outreach and education to local groups
• Reviews and edits Emergency Operations Plan and Annexes, as assigned by the program director.
• Assist in the development, operationalization, implementation, maintenance, review, and update of public health emergency response plans and procedures
• Provides guidance and technical assistance to department directors on preparedness practices and principles.
• Participates in preparing and administering preparedness trainings
• Ensures Integrated Preparedness Plan is updated annually
• Assists in movement and management of logistic inventory
• Assist department/division heads with Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP) development and training

Public Health Preparedness Operations

• Assists in coordinating and directing emergency management planning and operations during emergency situations.
• Serves as secondary group manager for the warning/emergency and notification system. Conduct drills of notification system. Prepare and send message during an incident
• Serves as a member of the department’s incident management team (e.g., Planning Section Chief or Special Needs Shelter Branch Director).
• Maintain, organize, and classify residents on the Special Needs Shelter Registry list
• Participates in the after-incident reviews and evaluations. Prepared emergency status reports that describe response and recovery efforts within DOH-Lee
• Oversight of the Special Needs Shelter Client triage process and liaison to Emergency Management

Medical Reserve Corps Coordinator

• Maintains active registrant list
• Onboards new members
• Communicate opportunities for volunteers

Other

• Participate in Quality Improvement (QI) initiatives.
• This position has the responsibility of being the Information Custodian for the Disaster Preparedness Response information set and will perform related duties as defined in DOHP 50-10.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures related to Public Health Preparedness or Emergency Management
• Ability to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing, and analyzing data
• Knowledge of problem-solving techniques
• Knowledge of research techniques
• Ability to compile, organize and analyze data
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques
• Ability to evaluate programs
• Ability to prepare reports and records
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Skilled in operating computers, printers, and scanners
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Word
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Excel
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft PowerPoint
• Ability to train others
• Ability to frequently bend, kneel, reach, and sit or stand for long periods of time
• Ability to frequently use standard office equipment 
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds
• Ability to work indoors with occasional temperature changes
• Ability to work outdoors with various temperature changes
• Ability to work with occasional loud noises
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to prepare reports and correspondence
• Knowledge of the rules for written composition
• Knowledge of the rules for grammar and punctuation

Minimum Requirements:

• Proficiency in public health preparedness planning, including report writing, data analysis, and technical documentation.
• Experience in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email/Internet)
• Effective oral and written communication; ability to analyze statistical information.
• Ability to organize and draft plans/reports with high grammatical accuracy
• Capacity to work independently with minimal supervision

Other job-related requirements for this position:

• Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.  Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural. Emergency duties may also include in-state and/or out-of-state deployment.
• Transporting Confidential Information: This position is authorized to transport confidential information outside of established DOH-Lee facilities and must comply with parameters defined in DOHP 50-10.
• Selected immunizations or titers and/or periodic screening for tuberculosis may be recommended for this position.
• This position will abide by all state and federal laws, rules, and DOH policies and procedures.
• Incumbent must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License and have a motor vehicle to carry out these duties.
• Incumbent must possess a bachelor’s degree.
• This position is classified as sensitive. This individual will perform tasks defined as sensitive and handles confidential information. Background screening is a condition of employment.

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:

Fort Myers

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 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 reflect 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.