GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 64061772

Requisition No: 855376 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 64061772

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64061772 

Salary:  $59,000.00-$64,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 09/23/2025 

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Job posting category: Internal

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a highly professional position responsible for independent and highly complex administrative and/or programmatic work involving the management of contractual agreements in the Contract and Services Division of the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade County, in accordance with pertinent Federal and State Laws, Rules and Regulations.  This is administrative and consultative work involving identification and resolution of operational and problems for the Department.  The incumbent in this position is responsible for conducting administrative and/or programmatic activities involving monitoring, evaluating, formulating and analysis of contracts.  Specific duties and responsibilities are as follows:

Undertakes face to face negotiations with sophisticated providers of services in order to enhance the opportunities of concluding contracts and memorandum of agreements which will assist the achievement of the Department's stretegic objectives in these partnerships and for the benefit of the commmunity. These negotiations involve not only new contracts but for renewals and iterim revisions during the fiscal year. Develops, processes, monitors/ensures programmatic monitor of assigned contracts. As necessary, prepares and coordinates assignments pertaining to these contracts. Review statutes, policies and procedures pertaining to contract management, in order to provide interpretative guidelines to providers and to the Florida Department of Health staff. Maintains current up-to-date policies, procedures and guidelines.  Provides daily consultation and assistance to management and programatic staff in the management and operations of services programs and responsibilities.

Inspects, processes, and approves providers invoices with corresponding deliverables for payment within established timeframes in accordance with Secion 215.422, F.S.

Monitors the providers performance, at the minimum, annually to ensure compliance with contract and programmatic terms and conditions.  Consults with program supervisors and administrative staff to resolve programmatic, administrative and operational issues and problems.  Reconciles FLAIR with contract log expenditures on a monthly basis.  Reviews contract deliverables and expenditures to determine compliance with established contract terms and time frames.  Responsible for assisting in the marketing of proposals regarding public health services and special trainings provided by the Department of Health agencies as well as other appropriate industries as they may relate.

Maintain all required documentation in the contract manager's file in accordance with Department of Health Contract Management documentation requirements.  Handles miscellaneous assignments and other duties as determined by the supervisor.  Serves on various committees and attends workshops, seminars, conference, and training sessions to maintain and enhance professional development.

Contract Unit HR Liaison: Assists Operations & Mgmt. Consultant MGR with hiring staff for the Contract Unit. Includes but not limited to, preparing, and submitting documentation required for hiring: Qualifying questions, KSAs, Spreadsheet to Determine Interviews, Interview questions, and Scoring Spreadsheets. Submits Documentation to HR for advertisement posting. Schedule Interviews and obtains post interview documentation. 

New Hire Onboarding: Prepare workspace for New Hire in the Contract Unit. Submit SARF tickets. Place purchase orders and work with IT to purchase new equipment, whenever necessary for new and current staff.

Provide them with all the necessary access (request ECRS, Teams group(s), AXIOM Pro and F.A.C.T.S., SharePoint, etc.) 

Administrative Liaison: Assists Operations & Mgmt. Consultant MGR with administrative duties including ordering business cards, nameplates, and office supplies. Schedule quarterly staff meetings and draft agendas. Request the addition of new hires to the monthly meetings list. Maintains Telework Spreadsheet, Maintains Caseload Log and Calendar for Contracts Unit, Facilitates the scheduling of Contract Trainings (FCCM, Advanced Accountability, Recertification, etc.), Facilitates with record storage and maintains log.

Office Maintenance Liaison: Submits requests to Lease Liaison for maintenance from Prologis. Submits Facilities Ticket for small inhouse maintenance requests. Maintains adequate supplies and places purchasing requests either with purchasing office or warehouse, when necessary for Contract Unit. Order keys (cubicle, office, bathroom).

Contracts Unit Trainer: Prepares and updates Training Manual.  Designs, plans, and updates on-boarding for new hires.

Safety Committee Liaison for Contract Unit

Performs other duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis.

Knowledge of basic management principles and practices.

Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document workflow and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices.

Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials. 

Ability to conduct fact-finding research.

Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.

Ability to work independently. 

Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to operational and management analysis activities.

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Knowledge of personal computer.

Qualifications:

Minimum - Incumbent in this position is required to be a Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM) within 6 months of hiring.

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:

8323 NW 12 Street. Miami FL 33126

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.    

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.