PLANNER I - 64045615

Requisition No: 856581 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: PLANNER I - 64045615

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64045615 

Salary:  $39,000 - $45,000 depending on experience 

Posting Closing Date: 07/27/2025 

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Your Specific Responsibilities:

The incumbent coordinates the local Emergency Support Function #8 (ESF-8) response to natural and manmade disasters in Madison County and is responsible for establishing and maintaining an adequate level of preparedness in advance of disaster events. The incumbent serves as the ESF-8 liaison with the Madison Emergency Operations Center and is responsible for fostering effective community partnerships to ensure adequate disaster response.

Emergency Preparedness – Submits required preparedness documents to the County Health Department (CHD) Expectations repository in order to document an acceptable level of preparedness in advance of disaster events.  Ensures that the Special Needs Shelter (SpNS) patient registry is triaged as least annually prior to June 1.  Ensures that all staff are adequately trained in their response roles prior to an event.  Conducts quarterly Everbridge drills.

Emergency Response – Coordinates the Madison County ESF8 response to natural and manmade disasters.  This includes ensuring that Special Needs Registry (SpNS) patients are adequately placed during an event, monitoring long-term care facilities and responding to issues.  Coordinates with the CHD Administrator, Public Information Officer, Shelter Coordinator and Regional Emergency Response Advisor as needed to address local needs.  Enters missions as needed in ReadyOp and WebEOC and submits situation reports by the established deadlines.

Plan Development and Review – Provides technical assistance in the preparation of the emergency support function, health and medical services to the county emergency management plan (CEMP).  Coordinates and assists with the preparation of CHD plans and standard operating procedures for each of the response areas including infectious disease, mass casualty and mortality, and Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) pharmaceutical distribution.

Budget Management – Submits annual budget for approval and monitors spending over the fiscal year. Makes purchases according to the spending plan. Meets monthly with the CHD Business Manager to monitor spending and make adjustments to the spending plan.

Environmental Health – Assist environmental health as needed to include reviewing records, answering community phone calls, and completing inspections for both Jefferson and Madison counties.

Participates in Quality Improvement Activities. Performs other related duties as directed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of data compilation, data analysis, and ability to complete reports
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments with the Bureau of Emergency Preparedness and the local Emergency Operations Coordinator
• Ability to use logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, community partners and general public

• Ability to lift 30 pounds

Qualifications:

Minimum –

• Florida driver’s license
• Ability to lift 30 pounds

Preferred -

• FEMA certifications to include ICS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700 and 800 (all certificates must be completed within 60 days of employment)
• Bachelor’s Degree

Where You Will Work:

Madison County

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.

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

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• 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.    

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.