GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III-SES - 64081431

Requisition No: 873428 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III-SES - 64081431

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 64081431 

Salary:  $69,000.00 - $72,0000 

Posting Closing Date: 04/21/2026 

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Job posting category – Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Duties and 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, ensure proper coverage, and complete timesheets.

The employee in this position will be responsible for supervising the day-to-day activities of employees and managers within a unit under the Office of Community Health & Planning. The unit includes the Community Engagement Team, Community Planning section, the Consortium for a Healthier Miami-Dade (Consortium), Florida Healthy Babies Initiative, Advisory Committee, and Healthy Communities.

The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring that the barriers to health are addressed as well as identify, analyze, and monitor data that is used for the organization’s Community Health Assessment (CHA) and Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) assuring that these documents are reviewed quarterly, and reports are written annually. The incumbent will be responsible for leading special projects and initiatives specifically focused on optimal health as identified as needed and, in the organization’s Strategic plan, Workforce Development Plan and county Optimal Health Plan. Will ensure required reporting is completed to submit to appropriate entities for grant funded initiatives.

The incumbent will assist the department director in the analysis of programmatic policies. Provide recommendation(s) as to policy and operational changes to improve administrative and managerial capabilities. Aids senior management as it relates to coordination of activities. Reviews/analyzes new legislation and policies to determine impacts to the Consortium for a Healthier Miami-Dade & Advisory Committee activities and prepares reports recording the results of systems work performed, including technical writings such as operations manuals, procedures guides, or operator instructions required for systems operations as well as project reporting.

The incumbent will be responsible to work independently on administrative and consultative work providing operational and management coordination for the Florida Department of Health in Miami-Dade Office of Community Health and Planning, Consortium and Advisory Committee community initiatives. This position will provide direct supervision, support, training, planning, implementation and evaluation of the Consortium and Advisory Committee. Additionally, the incumbent will develop, mobilize and engage partners in community settings to inform of, educate on and implement social, policy and environmental changes that address Obesity, Chronic Diseases, Physical Activity, Nutrition and Tobacco. Responsibilities include the operation, development, implementation monitoring and evaluation of Consortium & Advisory Committee projects, initiatives and activities.

Will oversee the Community Engagement Team Manager and unit staff responsible for the day-to-day operation and maintenance of both community initiatives, which includes but is not limited to maintaining minutes, agendas, reports, newsletters and websites. The incumbent will be responsible for the development and maintenance of all Consortium & Advisory committee workplans and strategic plan of the Consortium which includes the Florida Healthy Babies & Healthy Communities initiative. The incumbent will also be responsible for the development and implementation of annual work plan and for the development of all reports that are to be submitted on a quarterly and annual basis. Will participate and oversee the maintenance of committees of the Consortium for a Healthier Miami-Dade.

The incumbent will be responsible for facilitating the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of the CHA and the CHIP and providing oversight to the community’s implementation of the Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnership process. Will also be responsible for assuring that all data is monitored quarterly, and all reports are written in accordance with requirements as set forth through the State Health Office. Assists with the training and orientation of other community stakeholders as needed.

Works with stakeholders to assist in the planning and development of comprehensive strategic evaluation plan that identifies and prioritizes evaluation activities to be completed. Activities include but are not limited to the MAPP process, the CHIP, evaluation of the Consortium for a Healthier Miami Dade, and other quality improvement and strategic planning projects.

Performs all other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the basic methods of data collection and analysis
• Knowledge of essential management principles and practices.
• Ability to conduct fact-finding research.
• Ability to utilize key problem-solving techniques to ensure operational functioning.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to operational and management analysis activities.
• Ability to collect, evaluate, and analyze data to develop recommendations, solve problems, document workflow and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices
• Knowledge of principles and processes involved in business and organizational planning, coordination, and execution. This may include strategic planning, resource allocation, manpower modeling, leadership techniques, and production methods
• Ability to utilize office equipment including but not limited to computers and job-related programs such as Office 365, Adobe etc.
• Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents, and other written materials
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work in a team and/or group setting
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments
• Ability to communicate effectively using verbal and written skills including the ability to conduct presentations and trainings.

Qualifications:

Minimum –

Experience providing trainings and/or presentations, experience creating reports and analyzing data.

Where You Will Work

West Perrine Health Center

18255 Homestead Ave. 33157

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.