OPS OPERATIONS CONSULTANT - 64858490

Requisition No: 843476 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS OPERATIONS CONSULTANT - 64858490

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64858490 

Salary:  $20.00 - $22.50/hour based upon experience 

Posting Closing Date: 12/31/2024 

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OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB POSTING

Pay offered at $20.00 - $22.50/hour based opon experience

Your Specific Responsibilities:

 Position will work as a part of the Workforce Relations Section of the Okaloosa County Health Department, under the Direction of the Workforce Relations Section Chief.

Plan and coordinate Department training activities and meetings including but not limited to; New Employee Onboarding (NEO), Quarterly Orientations, All Staff Training Days (ASTD), section/program specific training activities or exercises, and other internal meetings and events. Monitor required training using web-based systems and other modalities such as spreadsheets or other documents.

Create various types of materials, print and digital, including informational documents, presentations, flyers or other types of visual material.

Support and/or participate in a variety of Workforce Development Committee and Employee Satisfaction & Wellness team activities and objectives.

Conduct and support routine and episodic projects within the Workforce Relations Section as well as occasionally, other sections/ programs throughout the Department.

Provide support in all other areas of the Workforce Relations Section including but not limited to; personnel services, communications, administrative and clerical functions, purchasing, and all other functions as needed.

Performs all other duties as assigned in support of the Agency’s mission and vision.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience with computer and other office equipment
• Ability to plan and coordinate the development and implementation of internal meetings or other activities
• Ability to work independently under limited supervision
• Ability to create a wide variety of materials such as reports, presentations, informational documents, and spreadsheets
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to facilitate groups and engage stakeholders
• Ability to identify and analyze problems and develop plans or procedures to correct these problems
• Ability to determine the long-term outcomes of a change in processes or operations
• Skill in compiling, organizing and analyzing data for the purpose of monitoring and evaluating
• Experience working with computers and other office or technology equipment
• Experience working with Microsoft Office applications required (i.e., Outlook, Team, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.) 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business management/administration or closely related field preferred (experience may substitute for degree on a year-for-year basis)
• 1 year work experience working in an administrative, operations support, or business professional role required
• Experience planning and/or coordinating meetings, training activities, or other relevant business functions preferred
• Experience working in a customer service or operations support role preferred
• Experience working with Microsoft Office applications required (i.e., Outlook, Team, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.) 

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:

Okaloosa County Health Department

221 Hospital Drive

Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

*Position may occasionally be required to work at the DOH-Okaloosa Crestview location, as needed.

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.