GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 64006996

Requisition No: 879460 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 64006996

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64006996 

Salary:  $43,000.00-$46,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 07/31/2026 

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Job posting category – Internal Agency

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is an intermediate position providing administrative support to the Facility Manager for the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County. Work involves assignments that are broad as to objectives and content and require independent decision-making while operating within the Department of Health and Miami Dade County Health Department policies and procedures. Maintains strict employee and department confidentiality and has authorized need to know access to confidential employee records and databases.

Manages the calendar and creates appointments' files for office record. Scan documents and sends via email pertaining to parties. Organizes meetings and conference calls for the Facility Division. Answer phone calls and direct calls to appropriate parties or take messages. Operate office equipment, such as fax machines, copiers, or phone systems and arrange for repairs when equipment malfunctions. Coordinates building and cleaning services to ensure a healthy, sanitary, and pleasing work environment. Acts as the point of contact for property managers, maintenance technicians and janitors to gain access to offices of the FDOH.

Coordinate with Business Operations and Facilities and Safety of change in security needs when property services are needed after work hours or during weekend. Ensures building extermination, walkthroughs, regular cleaning, and HVAC filter replacements are routinely performed. Reports to the property manager any reactive maintenance including repairs, flooding, damage, and HVAC. Coordinates with Facilities and Safety special assignments requiring painting, flooring repair, and waxing, plumbing work, electrical repairs and heating and air conditioning system maintenance.

Follows up on pending issues with other divisions and programs within the organization to ensure goals and objectives are met. Reviews quality indicators. Participate in workgroups and attend meetings, conference calls and training as requested. Ensures email communications are maintained daily, and the accurate completion and timely submission of all administrative requirements including Employee Responsible for the monitoring of inventory, preparation and distribution of management reports for Facilities Department. Establishes and maintains the inventory control system, initiates purchase requisitions required to maintain adequate inventory levels. Consults with the Facility Manager regarding issues concerning the operation of the warehouse.

Responsible for receiving, packing, and arranging distribution of commodities, materials and equipment to Facilities Maintenance and Custodial. Activity records, reports, and responds to Florida Department of Health Emergency Notification System alerts. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing in English.
• Skills on how to utilize a computer.
• Ability to bend stretch twist, or reach with your body, arms and/or legs.
• Ability to follow written and oral directions
• Ability to perform work dependably with minimal supervision.
• Ability to move furniture and equipment weighing up to fifty pounds.
• Ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without giving out or fatiguing.
• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Qualifications:

Minimum-

Experience overseeing deliveries, logistics and scheduling meetings with contractors and service providers.

Where You Will Work:

2266 NW 82nd Ave.

Miami, FL 33122

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

(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 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.    

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.