Operations & Mgmt Consultant II - SES

Requisition No: 841387 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: Operations & Mgmt Consultant II - SES

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 64002714 

Salary:  $44,100.00 - $58,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 11/22/2024 

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Only current employees of the State Personnel System will be considered

PENDING RECLASS TO OPERATIONS & MGMT CONSULTANT II - SES

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:

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.

Assists in the administration of personnel functions with lead CHD HR office in providing guidance and interpretation of DOH policies and procedures for supervisors and staff. Applies knowledge of business practices and procedures in a variety of complex areas of human resources.  Analyzes current HR practices and makes recommendations to the Senior Leadership Team.  Utilizes initiative and creative planning in devising new methods and approaches to current practices. Implements methods, develops tools, and oversees process improvements as necessary.  Monitors and ensures all employees and supervisors are compliant in meeting deadlines relating to performance expectations, performance evaluations, mandatory training, and timesheet submission. Leads agency in achieving workforce development program goals.

Workforce Development:

Convenes, organizes and leads agency workforce development efforts. Serves as lead of workforce development team and is responsible for developing and implementing a workforce development plan that addresses core competencies, training and professional development needs, and succession planning. Monitors and reports on progress towards accomplishing workforce goals. Identifies and secures resources to meet staff training and continuing education requirements and other competency- based and discipline-specific requirements. Conducts periodic workforce assessments. Assures that cultural competence and health equity training goals are met.

Classification:

Assists supervisors providing guidance, referral and resources regarding classification actions. Reviews and/or prepares classification packages in accordance with DOH Classification Policy and Classification Package Checklist and sends to lead CHD HR office for approval and processing.  Ensures FLHealth tickets and position descriptions including those affected are accurate and complete with appropriate signatures.

Labor Relations:

Assist in providing documentation and coordination of conferences regarding disciplinary actions or performance notifications to lead CHD HR office. Promptly forwards all unemployment notices to lead CHD. As necessary, assist with investigative interviews and predetermination conferences as requested by management or lead CHD HR office. Ensure all notices are sent timely to employees and signed by employee when necessary.  Notify management and lead CHD HR office if an employee has an injunction or restraining order and notify facilities manager if security precautions are necessary; provide guidance to employee and supervisor in the steps to follow and options available to the employee.

Oversees areas of payroll, attendance and leave, FMLA, insurance and benefits, recruitment, and general HR duties. Provides guidance and interpretation of policies and procedures, rules and regulations to supervisors in all areas  related to HR. Also acts as back up for local DOH LMS Administrator for TRAIN.

Conducts DOH New Hire Orientation and Customer Service Training for all new hires. Performs other duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of one or more personnel program functions, such as Workforce Development, Recruitment, Classification and Pay, Employee Benefits, Labor Relations, Employer/Employee Relations or Training.

Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to personnel program functions. Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data relating to personnel program functions.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Qualifications:

Minimum - High School or GED

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

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;

Your take home pay can be significantly influenced by your insurance premiums. Compare your current premium with the State of Florida employee premiums!

• Monthly employee premium for the standard PPO/HMO:
• Single coverage is $50
• Family coverage is $180
• Monthly employee premium for the High Deductible Health Plan PPO/HMO:
• Single coverage is $15
• Family coverage is $64.30

• 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, 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. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check. 

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.

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.