OPS OPERATIONS CONSULTANT (Staff Development & Training)- 64853609

Requisition No: 840535 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS OPERATIONS CONSULTANT (Staff Development & Training)- 64853609

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64853609 

Salary:  $20 per hour 

Posting Closing Date: 11/08/2024 

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WHAT IS OPS EMPLOYMENT?

Other Personal Services (OPS) employment is a temporary employer/employee relationship used solely for accomplishing short term or intermittent tasks.  OPS are at-will employees and are subject to actions such as pay changes, changes to work assignment and terminations at the recommendation of the employer.

WHAT BENEFITS ARE APPLICABLE TO OPS EMPLOYEES? (If applicable)

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

WHAT BENEFITS ARE NOT APPLICABLE TO OPS EMPLOYEES?

• Any form of paid leave
• Paid holidays
• Participation in the Florida Retirement System
• Reinstatement rights or retention rights
   
  Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Pasco County.  If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place.  Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida.  We hope you decide to join our team!  Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Pasco County in its mission to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts and its efforts and its vision to be the Healthiest State in the Nation. Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness and Excellence in all aspects of their work.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The Operations Consultant (Staff Development and Training) is of the public health agency responsible for enhancing/supporting the health of the organization's culture and the well-being of its people. This position will focus on strengthening workforce planning, systems, processes, and policies. Conduct quality improvement on existing systems or processes to identify areas ripe or change and track outcomes associated with changes made. Create or modify staff positions within the organization o focus on key crosscutting workforce issues, such as staff engagement; diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility; succession planning and career pathways; and workforce science and forecasting. Create workforce development boards and other new organizational structures and teams, to guide and implement a comprehensive workforce development strategy. The Operations Consultant will assist and support the Staff Development Training Consultant, our Public Information Officer, and our Community Health Promotions Program. The Operations Consultant mission is to attend to cultural health and workforce well­ being.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Assist the Staff Development Training Consultant in various task and projects as needed.

Assist the Public Information Officer in various task and projects such as creation of materials and graphics using Canva, Adobe, PowerPoint, WeVideo, Qualtrics, Handshake, Articulate, and Power Automate. Helps with marketing materials for other CHD Divisions, brochures, flyers, website updates and other social media posts using Twitter and Next Door.

Assist in marketing the County Health Departments services, public health messaging, customer satisfaction surveys.

 Assists in the editing of our internal newsletter and any flyers, create, and update our internal monitors for staff and clients with relevant content, assists with departmental shooting and editing of videos, and keep our Community Outreach SharePoint page up to date.

Serves on the DOH-Pasco Employee Engagement Committee, Staff Enrichment Planning Committee, All Hazards Day Planning Committee, and others as needed.

Conducts community presentations, attends outreaches, and community fairs as needed.

Serves as the outreach coordinator for DOH-Pasco which includes but not limited to coordination of community outreach event process by directing related communications, maintaining master calendar, managing evaluation component, maintaining database, and producing regular reports.

Assists Community Health Promotion Program with projects such as: Healthy Communities, Maternal and Child Health, Community Health Needs Assessment and Community Health Improvement Plan when needed.

Qualifications:

Minimum: Qualifying experience in one of the fields or roles listed below may be substituted for the educational preference at a rate of one year of experience for one year of education.

Prefered: Bachelor's Degree or higher in Education, Health, Psychology, Technology, Business, Communications, or a closely allied field. 

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:

7509 State Road 52, Hudson, FL 34667

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.

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.