PLANNER IV - 64004872

Requisition No: 864615 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: PLANNER IV - 64004872

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64004872 

Salary:  $57,400.00-$61,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 11/15/2025 

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Job posting category – Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a professional position in the HIV/STD Program. The primary responsibilities of this position are to work in collaboration with the local area and statewide planning bodies on planning activities.  This position reports to the HIV/AIDS Program Coordinator.

The incumbent will serve as the local planning coordinator for the Miami Dade Integrated HIV Care and Prevention Plan and Ending the HIV Epidemic (EtHE) Jurisdictional Plan. The position will guide and support the local Prevention Planning Committee and the Joint Committee of the Miami Dade HIV/AIDS Partnership in developing goals, areas of focus and timelines for the committee’s tasks, including its committees to develop and implement local area needs assessments, review data, monitor and evaluate plan implementation. Provide consultation and technical assistance to the Florida Comprehensive Planning Network FCPN subcommittees, Community HIV Advisory Group, and other ad-hoc workgroups.

The Coordinator, in collaboration with senior management and EtHE team members, will be responsible for monitoring implementation of required strategies, activities, and outcomes associated with this initiative. Develop a comprehensive program of community engagement that includes the use of social media and other technologies to assure partnership with local communities most heavily impacted by HIV in the development of acceptable approaches and programmatic activities to end the HIV epidemic. Convene meeting to review proposed activities in the EtHE plan and to assess feasibility of programmatic implementation. Assist in the development of draft plan principles, goals, objectives, and monitoring framework.

Track, record and prepare reports on program implementation and evaluation efforts. Participate in the dissemination of program implementation and impact data to stakeholders. Advises other organizations and the public regarding the jurisdictional plan activities, planning, development and outreach capabilities and activities.

Provides leadership and expertise on HIV prevention related policy issues. Advise the HIV/AIDS program during strategic planning to align activities with the jurisdictional plan and EHE efforts in the county. 

Review, approve and submit providers' reports in CTLS. Provide TA and CAB to EHE providers in the community.

Update the VMSG data base with integrate plan activities.  Ensure staff submit updates in VMSG.  Use VMSG to track activities associated with the integrated plan.

Chair the local prevention planning group and participate in the Miami Dade Partnership.  Represents Area 11A at the statewide Prevention Planning Group (PPG) 

Perform other relate duties as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
• Communications and Media — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintaining them over time.

Qualifications:

Minimum -

Experience providing trainings, experience working in the HIV/AIDS field.

Where You Will Work:

8175 NW 12th Street. Miami, FL 33126.

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.    

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.