PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES MANAGER B-SES - 64068250 1

Requisition No: 861520 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES MANAGER B-SES - 64068250 1

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 64068250 

Salary:  $45,000 - $52,000 

Posting Closing Date: 10/03/2025 

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OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

Your Specific Responsibilities

The Public Health Services Manager B-SES is responsible for the strategic leadership, coordination, and evaluation of four key public health initiatives: the Tobacco & SWAT Program, the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), Heart Health Plus Program and the Florida Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (FBCC). 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. This role also serves as secondary support for the Health Services Manager B-SES during absences or as needed. This role ensures the delivery of high-impact health education, community engagement, and evidence-based interventions to improve health outcomes across the county.

Strategic Program Leadership

• Lead the planning, execution, and evaluation of four core public health initiatives: Tobacco & SWAT, Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), Heart Health Plus (HH+), and Florida Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (FBCC).
• Align program goals with state public health priorities and local community needs.
• Develop strategic plans, budgets, and performance benchmarks for each initiative.
• Serve as the primary liaison between program teams and senior leadership.
• Pursue funding opportunities and manage grant proposals to support health education efforts.
• Maintain certifications and system access required to supervise and support program staff.

Staff Supervision & Development

• Supervise and mentor program managers, health consultants, and health educators.
• Conduct regular staff meetings to communicate goals, updates, and operational changes.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and growth-oriented team culture.
• Document performance issues and support resolution processes.
• Serve as backup to the FBCC Program Manager during absences or as needed.
• Participate in staff performance appraisals and ongoing evaluations.

Community Engagement & Partnerships

• Support health promotion campaigns focused on cancer screening, diabetes prevention, and chronic disease management.
• Represent the department at outreach events, community forums, and stakeholder meetings.
• Cultivate partnerships with healthcare providers, community organizations, and local leaders through MOUs and collaborative agreements.
• Mobilize community resources to address county health priorities and promote integrated care models.
• Coordinate with Health Services Manager B-SES to manage community invitations and approvals.

Data & Performance Management

• Monitor key program metrics including screening rates and enrollment figures.
• Oversee quality improvement and assurance activities across all initiatives.
• Review and approve program reports prior to submission to state offices.
• Provide research, guidance, and support for special projects within DOH-Gadsden.
• Track team performance and report progress to Health Services Manager B-SES.
• Establish clear performance expectations for each team member aligned with program goals.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

• Ability to lead multi-program initiatives with clear goals, timelines, and performance benchmarks.
• Deep understanding of chronic disease prevention, tobacco cessation, cancer screening, and health promotion strategies.
• Abiltiy to assess budgetary needs and pursue funding.
• Ability to identify, plan and develop resources for a health services program.
• Ability to formulate policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to plan, organize and direct health services program activities.
• Ability to motivate, train and evaluate staff while fostering a collaborative and accountable culture.
•  Abilty to conduct performance evaluations, resolve performance issues, and support professional development.
• Abiltiy to cultivate partnerships with healthcare providers, community organizations, and local stakeholders.

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:

Florida Department of Health in Gadsden County

278 LaSalle Leffall Dr. Quincy, Florida 32351

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

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• 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.    

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.