OPERATIONS & MGMT CONSULTANT II - SES - 64006948

Requisition No: 871663 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPERATIONS & MGMT CONSULTANT II - SES - 64006948

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 64006948 

Salary:  $53,000.00 - $55,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 03/09/2026 

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This is a Select Exempt Service Purchasing Supervisor position working in the Lee County Department of Health.

Duties and Responsibilities

This is a supervisory position responsible for purchasing related functions for the Department of Health in Lee County (DOH-Lee). This position reports to the Purchasing Manager-SES and is expected to direct the purchasing of a variety of specialized commodities and services within DOH-Lee. The incumbent is expected to function independently and with a high degree of professionalism and technical competency.

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.

Directs the activities of purchasing staff involved in fleet management and purchasing products and services.

Assist staff with complex procurement processes, including Requests for Quotes (RFQ), Invitations to Bid (ITB), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Invitations to Negotiate (ITN). Provides guidance creating scopes of work.

Processes purchasing card transactions in the State Purchasing Card System according to assigned role. Ensure receipts and backup documentation for each transaction is available for review. Communicates discrepancies with card holders and card holders’ supervisor.

Assist in the development of the Purchasing budget.

Monitors expenditures to ensure alignment with the annual spending plan. Monitors’ equipment leases. Coordinates renewals and replacements with program management.

Remains current on purchasing policies and procedures. Disseminates pertinent information and provides guidance to DOH-Lee staff.

This position serves as a contract manager and has the responsibility to ensure the provider meets all contractual requirements in the time and manner specified, and to perform continual monitoring of contractor performance.

This position has the responsibility of being the Information Custodian for the Purchasing information set and will perform related duties as defined in DOHP 50-10.

This position has the responsibility of being the Alternate Key Custodian for the Purchasing Department, and in the absence of the Key Custodian, will perform related duties as defined in DOHP 50-10.

  Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:

• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures related to procurement.
• Knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures related to fleet management.
• Knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures related to inventory control.
• Knowledge of the rules for written composition.
• Skilled in arithmetic
• Skilled in operating computers, printers, and scanners
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Word
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft Excel
• Skilled in the use of Microsoft SharePoint
• Ability to develop and monitor a budget
• Ability to develop and implement policies and procedures
• Ability to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures
• Ability to process information logically and solve problems
• Ability to organize and maintain filing systems
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to create business documents.
• Ability to provide exceptional customer service in a courteous and efficient manner
• Ability to prioritize individual workload
• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision
• Ability to frequently use standard office equipment.
• Ability to analyze purchasing proposals
• Ability to develop and manage working relationships with staff, vendors, and community partners
• Ability to assess employee work performance
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments for others
• Ability to train others
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Minimum Qualifications

• Incumbents must possess a valid Florida Driver License and have a motor vehicle to carry out these duties.
• Incumbents must possess a High School Diploma or GED

Licensure/registration/certification requirements (If applicable, list the appropriate Florida Statute or federal regulation cite):

• Certified Contract Manager or willingness to achieve FCCM within the 1st year of hire.

Other job-related requirements for this position:

• Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.
• Incumbent must possess valid Florida Driver License and have a motor vehicle to carry out these duties.
• Incumbents must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Selected immunizations or titers and/or periodic screening for tuberculosis may be recommended for this position.
• This position will abide by all state and federal laws, rules, and DOH policies and procedures.
• This position is classified as sensitive. This individual will perform tasks defined as sensitive and handles confidential information. Background screening is a condition of employment.
• Incumbent will have access to records containing social security numbers in the performance of job duties in accordance with DOHP-50-10.

Working hours: (A) Daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (B) Total hours in workweek 40+40 (C) Explain any variation in work (split shift, rotation, etc.) Additional hours may be required in the event of a public health emergency or for special projects as needed. This is a full-time, in-office position.

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:

Fort Myers

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 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 reflect 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.