OPS PLANNER I - 64903116

Requisition No: 841658 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS PLANNER I - 64903116

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64903116 

Salary:  $16.23 Hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 12/08/2024 

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This is an open competitive advertisement.

PLEASE NOTE: Completion of candidate work history on the State of Florida Employment Application is required in order to be considered. Submission of a resume cannot be accepted in lieu of the completed work history but can be included with your application.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

 This position works under the supervision of the Public Health Preparedness Section Emergency Manager and works directly with volunteers, community members, and community partners. This position is responsible for developing the existing project to ensure sustainability and increase partnerships. The position requires skills required for marketing and promotion, public speaking, networking, individual education and health promotion.

This position will work on promoting, sustaining, and improving the Lean on Me community outreach project. This community project aims to increase resiliency in the aging population regarding preparedness. Organizes and presents in community meetings. Prepare reports and provide recommendation to leadership regarding the project. May represent agency or leadership in community meetings.  

Collaborates with community partners such as faith-based organizations, coalitions, senior groups, and other volunteer agencies to promote Public Health Preparedness. Conduct outreach and presentations to community partners. Tracks productivity and conducts assessments and evaluations.  

The incumbent will be involved with emergency preparedness activities assisting the Emergency Manager in his role of designing plans, training personnel for disaster responses, participate in exercises, and participate in actual disaster response events.  Also, the incumbent will be trained to order materials and supplies through the My Florida Marketplace.

Performs various other duties as assigned including receiving incoming calls, answering questions concerning emergency preparedness, MRC, etc. 

Performs emergency duties which may include work in shelters and supporting the Incident Command Team. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs shelters, 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. Performs other duties as required. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

·         Knowledge of public health preparedness, including Emergency Support Function 8, National Incident Management and Incident Command Systems.

·         Knowledge of public relations and marketing principles and techniques. 

·         Knowledge of program planning and evaluation techniques. 

·         Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communications. 

·         Ability to present information in a concise and organized manner. 

·         Ability to plan, organize and coordinate program activities. 

·         Ability to plan and coordinate the development and implementation of Health promotion and public health education programs and projects.  

·         Ability to work independently. 

·         Ability to develop methods for monitoring and evaluating quality of service and compliance with rules, policies and procedures. 

·         Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of the work assigned. 

·         Knowledge of community resources and organizations related to preparedness and emergency management.   

·         Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.    

·         Ability to facilitate groups and engage the community in collaborative partnerships. 

·         Ability to communicate effectively and conduct public speaking. 

·         Ability to review and evaluate data. 

·         Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Qualifications:  

Valid Driver's License 

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:

Panama City, FL

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available:

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements.  Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
• 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.