Being Reclassed to a GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 64006631

Requisition No: 845321 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: Being Reclassed to a GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 64006631

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64006631 

Salary:  $2107.60 Biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 01/28/2025 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

 IN ORANGE COUNTY

JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCMENT

INTERNAL AGENCY APPOINTMENT

Please note this postion is currently being reclassed from a Nursing Program Specialist to a Government Operations Consultant II 

Class Title: Government Operations Consultant II

Position Number: 64006631

Base Salary: $2107.60 Biweekly

Location: 6101 Lake Ellenor Drive

                 Orlando, FL 32809 

DOH/Orange is a tobacco free agency.   

Applicants accepted only from Department of Health employees, (includes OPS, Career Service, SES or SMS employees). Applicants will not be accepted from outside of the department.

**NOTE: All responses provided to the qualifying questions for this advertisement must be verifiable on your State of Florida, Employment Application. All questions will be verified and must be documented on your application for it to be considered valid. **

YOUR SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of maternal and child health programs and resources.
• Experience in community outreach, program coordination, or health education.
• Excellent communication skills, sensitivity to needs and experiences of pregnancy, infant loss, and post-partum families, children, and cultural competency.
• Knowledge of working with community agencies and those who live in the community.
• Experience conducting presentations and leading group sessions.
• Ability to work independently, attention to detail, with a flexible schedule, including some evenings and weekends.
• Ability to accomplish tasks in short time frames.
• Computer skills (ability to use applications such as spreadsheets, database, and analytical software).

           Effective verbal and written communication skills

Minimum Qualifications:

• A current Florida Department of Health employee.
• A bachelor’s degree in public health, social work, public administration, community relations, health education, or related field or a minimum of four years' experience in the health care field (pediatric, obstetric, public health or related fields).
• 1 year of experience in community outreach.
• Requires the incumbent to conduct outreach in the field at various locations throughout Orange County.  In absence of a county vehicle, you must have access to personal transportation.
• 2 years’ experience conducting health related presentations to a diverse group of community partners.
• 1 year experience creating and maintaining relationships with community organizations and service providers.
• Willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. This may include working in a special needs or Red Cross shelter, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural. Emergency duties may also include in-state and/or out-of-state deployment. 

Preferences: Master's Degree in Public Health, Social Work, Public Administration, Community Relations, Health Education, or related field.

Specific Position Information;

This position, the IMPACC Health Promotion Specialist, will lead the "Sister Friends" initiative under the Catalyst for Infant Health HRSA grant. This role focuses on enhancing maternal and infant health outcomes by providing education, resources, and support to families and mothers. Responsibilities include conducting outreach events, leading educational classes like infant CPR, facilitating closed-loop referrals to healthcare programs like WIC and SOBRA Medicaid, and connecting families to community services that best meet their needs. The coordinator will also represent the organization at community events and collaborate with partners to address health outcomes and improve access to care. This position requires a flexible schedule to meet with mothers and families at times that are most convenient for them. This position will also support the Maternal and Fetal Infant Mortality Review (FIMR) project in collaboration with the Florida Department of Health-Orange County and Healthy Start Coalition of County. The aim of the Maternal and FIMR is to enhance the health and well-being of women, infants, and families by improving the community resources and service delivery systems available for families. 

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.

Work Location: 6101 Lake Ellenor Drive, Orlando, FL 32809

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. A background screening will be completed on each applicant selected for a position designated as "sensitive" and a drug test will be conducted on each applicant selected for positions designated as "safety sensitive" in accordance with department policies (Background Screening DOHP 60-5-08 and Drug Free Workplace DOHP 60-9-99). . 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

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. Incumbent may be required to perform emergency duty before, during and/or beyond normal business hours and/or days. We request that all applications be completed online with People First. No faxed or mailed applications will be accepted by the agency. Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

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 Departments 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.