GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III-SES - 64004074
Requisition No: 842013
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III-SES - 64004074
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 64004074
Salary: $2,884.62-$3,028.85 Biweekly
Posting Closing Date: 12/08/2024
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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
IN ORANGE COUNTY
JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCMENT
INTERNAL AGENCY APPOINTMENT
Class Title: Government Operations Consultant III-SES
Position Number: 64004074
Base Salary: $2884.62-$3028.85 Biweekly
Location: 6101 Lake Ellenor Drive
Orlando, FL 32809
DOH/Orange is a tobacco free agency.
**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. **
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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This is an independent professional management position in the Division of Community Health Promotions. Under the direction of the Director of Community Health Promotions Division this position will serve as the bureau chief of Chronic Disease and Prevention. 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, ensuring proper coverage, and complete timesheets. This position is also responsible for managing the development, implementation, and evaluation of health promotion programs for chronic diseases. Manages overall health education and outreach activities for chronic disease prevention programs (i.e., Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (FBCCEDP), Chronic Disease, Health Equity (HE), Florida Asthma Program, and Healthy Communities (HC). Implements cost-effective, evidence-based, data-driven health promotion programs based on relevant, measurable, practical health and behavior outcomes for chronic disease prevention.
Provides day-to-day management and administrative oversight of comprehensive local and regional programs by formulating and implementing current and long-range plans, polices, procedures, regulations, and budget establishment. Supervises, coordinates, directs, and evaluates the performance of direct reports. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and orienting employees; provide ongoing educational opportunities; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; disciplining employees; scheduling; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Supervises direct reports including motivating, training, providing guidance, and direction. Ensures all staff complete required training and are offered additional training as applicable.
Directs activities in the areas of health promotion for chronic disease prevention through a lens of health equity that ensures the needs of vulnerable populations are considered. Provides evidence-based research to support program planning, development, and evaluation for chronic disease prevention. Develops program objectives and allocates resources to address identified needs. Assists in grant management including writing reports, preparing action plans, quarterly reports, work plans, preparing statistical and narrative reports, budget development and monitoring, and attending grant meetings. Coordinates health promotion and public health education programs and activities with other agencies, civic, and professional groups. Evaluates health promotion activities and outreach for chronic diseases to determine the efficiency and effectiveness of the services and initiates quality improvement processes when necessary. Assists in assessing community health needs for chronic disease prevention. Collaborates with a wide range of partners to improve the health of the community. Facilitates activities in alignment with public health accreditation standards and measures. Advocates for health promotion and public health education through participation in workshops or on planning boards, health care projects, advisory council, and professional civic organizations. Represents the Health Department on varies committees and coalitions.
Provides data collection methodology and data analysis support to program staff, and community organizations. Ensures that Public Health Promotion and Education Program activities are documented, and reports submitted in required timeframe, including employee activity reports, and timesheets. Prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual plans and reports for program activities. Develops annual budget and monitors expenditures in alignment with submitted proposed budget plans, and grant administration. Coordinates ordering and storage of supplies and equipment for the program.
Other public health duties as required including Special Needs Shelter duties and Disaster Preparedness response which may require working beyond normal scheduled hours in the event of emergency, natural disaster, outbreaks, or bioterrorism.
Performs other assigned duties as required. |
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES, INCLUDING UTILIZATION OF EQUIPMENT, REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION:
Knowledge of: Proficiency in guiding teams and stakeholders through organizational changes, managing resistance, and facilitating smooth transitions.; financial principles, including budget development, cost estimation, and financial tracking to ensure projects stay within budget; strong analytical and critical thinking skills to identify and address complex problems, make sound decisions, and implement effective solutions.
Knowledge of: basic computer and keyboarding skill and Skilled in WINDOWS, MS OUTLOOK, Internet Explorer, and Excel.
Skill in: Proficiency in project management methodologies, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and resource allocation; to inspire and motivate teams, set clear expectations, and provide guidance to achieve project success; strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with stakeholders, present information, and facilitate discussions.
Ability to: to develop and execute strategic plans that align with organizational goals and objectives; to identify and engage stakeholders, manage their expectations, and build relationships to ensure project
buy-in and support; assess and mitigate risks throughout the project lifecycle, proactively identifying potential obstacles and implementing contingency plans; and foster a collaborative work environment, encourage teamwork, and promote knowledge sharing among team members
Knowledge of community health and outreach, community engagement, health equity, social determinates of health, project management, culturally competences and sensitive, data methods and analysis, budget planning, preparation and monitoring, grants and managerial experience. Ability to: communicate effectively both verbally and written. Ability to plan, organize, and multitask, prioritize work assignments. Ability to be flexible and work flexible hours. Ability to establish trusting relationships and work effectively with community partners; actively listen to others; communicate effectively. Skilled in networking, and problem-solving Knowledge of: of WINDOWS, MS OUTLOOK, Internet, Explorer, Word and Excel.
Knowledge of methods of data collection and analysis, Ability to: follow directions, organize, analyze issues, to communicate verbally and in writing. plan, and execute plans Knowledge of: WINDOWS, MS OUTLOOK, Internet, Explorer, Word, and Excel.
Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication; principles and practices of public health
Ability to: coordinate a team approach to the rehabilitation process. Demonstrate and exhibit plan, organize, multi-task and coordinate work assignments copier, fax machine and computer); collect and analyze data.
Ability to: adaptable, work well under pressure and meet deadlines. Willingness to travel locally and work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings.
Qualifications:
- A current Florida Department of Health employee
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in public health, health promotion or community health education or a related field.
- Two years of verifiable professional supervisory or management experience.
- Two years of verifiable professional chronic disease and prevention experience.
- Two years of verifiable professional experience in planning, implementing, conducting, and executing population health promotion activities, presentations and events related to chronic disease and prevention.
- One year of verifiable professional experience in collecting, compiling, and analyzing information and data and producing written reports.
- One year of verifiable professional experience in developing and managing relationships with key partners, community leaders, organizations, and key stakeholders.
- A valid FL driver’s license or state identification card OR a valid driver’s license from another state (you will be required to get a FL driver license within 30 days of hire).
- 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.
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. 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.
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.
ORLANDO, FL, US, 32809
Nearest Major Market: Orlando