GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 64084895

Requisition No: 872674 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 64084895

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64084895 

Salary:  $40,320.81 - $43,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 04/12/2026 

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Job posting category (Open Competitive)

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The incumbent, an employee of the Florida Department of Health (DOH) in Putnam County, works to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated State, County, and community efforts. The incumbent is expected to promote Innovation by searching for creative solutions and managing resources wisely. They are expected to collaborate through teamwork to achieve common goals and solve problems. The incumbent is expected to be accountable and perform with integrity and respect. The incumbent is expected to be responsive by serving our internal and external customers and engaging our partners. Finally, the incumbent is expected to perform with excellence by promoting quality outcomes through learning and continuous performance.

Under the direct supervision of CHD Business Manager, this position entails independent analytical and programmatic budget duties. The incumbent will serve as the contract and grants manager for DOH-Putnam. Incumbent will monitor program and operational activities, assure compliance with statewide and local operational goals; write, review, and prepare monthly/quarterly/annual reports and invoices for grants, contracts and provides general grant guidance to Program Managers or their designees. They must have a thorough knowledge in the methods of collecting, evaluating, and analyzing data, understand government procedures and accounting and be able to interpret and explain laws, rules, regulations, procedures/policies relative to governmental operations. This position entails a great deal of independent work, providing consultation and assistance to management and program managers in the operation of service programs and responsibilities. They consult with program managers regarding their on-site analysis of operational problems of service programs and make recommendations for corrective actions for optimum resolutions. This position will be required to have a working knowledge of the following, but not limited to: State of Florida FLAIR accounting system, Grant access program i.e. VIPP etc. MY Florida Marketplace (MFMP), People First, TRAIN FL, Financial & Information Reporting System (FIRS), Health Management System, FACTS, and E-Vitals systems. The incumbent must possess excellent communication and writing skills and maintain effective Inter-personal relationship skills. Must use GAAP and GASB principles of accounting as appropriate.

This is a highly responsible and professional government operations consultant position involving the development, review, monitoring and maintenance of the Florida Department of Health in Putnam County grants and contracts. They shall make recommendations to the management team, program managers and assist in the establishment of contracts, grants, and memorandums of understanding (MOU)/agreements (MOA). Negotiate or renegotiate the administration of contracts with suppliers, vendors, and other representatives as needed. Conducts routine reviews, monitoring reports of grant and contract activities to assure grant compliance and scopes of services are being met. Performs firsthand site analysis of operational grant, contracting and purchasing activities. Provides daily/weekly/monthly consultation and assistance to the Putnam County Fiscal Management and Program Managers in the maintenance of service programs and responsibilities. Arbitrates claims and resolves complaints generated during performance of grant, contract, or purchase orders. The incumbent shall collect, evaluate, and analyze data in the preparation of monthly/quarterly/annually and billing invoices as required or specified in the grant or contract. Maintains a comprehensive contract tracking system and ensures contract files are complete at all times and ready for audit.

Prepares Journal Transfers to other state agencies for payment request. Provides additional documentation as requested for payments and vouchers. Submit letters for returned checks, maintains, and tracks correspondence via returned checks spreadsheet. Maintains accounts payable voucher files, purchasing card voucher files, and ensures all necessary documentation is available to support auditing and compliance activities.

Processes invoices through various accounting systems and serves as back up to Purchasing Agent for Putnam CHD. Reviews and approvals Purchasing Card charges and requests for travel authorization and travel reimbursement. Serves as travel champion for DOH-Putnam and provides training and expertise to staff. Assures compliance with Prompt Payment guidelines 215.422, F.S. on all invoices, purchasing card charges and travel reimbursements for DOH-Putnam

Assists the business manager with creation and tracking of the overall agency budget, Schedule C memorandums, federal reimbursements and categorical funds. Assigned responsibility for L4 41 and other administrative L4s as required with direct responsibility of budget allocation, planned revenues, encumbrance tracking, and monthly budget reports detailing compliance with agency expectations for budget alignment. Serves as backup in the accounts receivable office and serves as backup change fund custodian. Assigned purchasing card responsibilities/

Serves as chief deputy registrar in the vital statistics office. Issues birth, death, fetal death and other vital records in accordance with state statute and DOH-Policy.

Performs other duties as assigned.

The incumbent in this position may be required to use vehicles owned, leased, or operated by the state or county to conduct official state business. State or county vehicles shall be used only for officially authorized duties and not for personal use, unless a specific exception applies under Florida law (F.S. § 287.17).

Contract Manager – Serves as contract manager as required by Section 287.057(15), Florida Statutes. Contract management duties must be included in the duties section.

Certification of Acknowledgement – This position is in compliance with and monitors compliance (when applicable) of the mandatory requirements in Sections 215.422 and 112.061, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 69I-24.001, Florida Administrative Code.

Purchasing Card – Assigned Purchasing Card responsibilities. Purchasing card duties must be included in the duties.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to effectively convey information orally and in writing as indicated by the needs of the audience: Ability to listen to others and ask appropriate questions; Ability to analyze data to identify essential information; Ability to plan and organize work activities by priority: Ability/Knowledge to use various software applications including but not limited to MS Word, Excel, internet explorer, Outlook; Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems; Ability to use office equipment including but not limited to Computer, Copier, Multi-Line telephone/Switchboard; Knowledge/Ability of creating/maintaining spreadsheets; Knowledge/Ability of various filing systems such as numerical alphabetical, terminal digit; Ability to communicate with general public on a daily basis; Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.; Ability to step up and down from a step stool

Qualifications:

Minimum - High School graduate, Valid Driver License, Proficient in Microsoft Office, Experience with budgetary processes and management with multiple revenue streams, state and federal categorical funding, and compliance with contracts/grants terms and conditions.

Preferred - Department of Health Experience; Accounting or Business related degree from an accredited college or university; direct experience performing accounts payable, invoice reconciliation, journal transfers, accounts receivable, and general ledger entries; direct experience managing contracts $100,000 or greater 

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

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Where You Will Work:

Florida Department of Health in Putnam County

2801 Kennedy St

Palatka, FL 32177

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.

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.