GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 64006509

Requisition No: 827629 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 64006509

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64006509 

Salary:  $38,175.54-$46,499.72 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 05/09/2024 

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Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County.  If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place.  Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida.  We hope you decide to join our team!  Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County in its mission to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts and its efforts and its vision To be the Healthiest State in the Nation. Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness and Excellence in all aspects of their work.

The incumbent, an employee of the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County, represents the agency and its mission and values. The incumbent is part of the global public health organization and is expected to promote cooperation, courtesy, and teamwork in a diverse environment. The incumbent serves in the Office of Performance & Quality Improvement and is responsible to perform functions requiring independent judgment and maintain positive working relationships with all agency divisions as follows:

Supports agency Performance Management and Quality Improvement functions

• Leads the agency Performance Management Council (PMC)
• Implements QI tools and techniques to support divisions and programs in their unique goals and objectives and other performance measures as needed.
• Engages DOH staff in QI Projects; serves as the QI Liaison and subject matter expert on QI projects for the agency
• Develops and maintains performance monitoring dashboard for agency.
• Collects, analyzes, and maintains data and information related to agency performance measures.
• Provides technical assistance for PMC members, agency divisions, and programs.
• Continuously monitors agency performance, including strategic plan and CHD performance snapshot, identifies opportunities for improvement, and proposes and monitors corrective action.
• Ensures overall strategic and performance management efforts are aligned to and from agency and individual employee level.
• Serves on the regional PMQI Consortia

Leads the development of the agency Strategic Implementation Plan and Performance Management and Quality Improvement Plan

• Tracks and monitors updates provided by central office related to assigned plans
• Ensures all required updates are completed timely and keeps leadership informed of changes in requirements
• Engages PMC in the initial development, annual update, and development of the annual progress reports of plans and shares results
• Ensures assigned plans meet guidelines needed for Public Health Accreditation Board standards

Supports agency public health accreditation planning and reporting activities.

• Assists the program manager with planning and preparing for public health reaccreditation
• Serves as a back up to the program manager to assist DOH staff with preparing for reaccreditation

Other duties as assigned.  Provides back up to other members of the Community Health and Performance Management Division, this may include CHIP monitoring and activities; meets annual training requirements and attends training to promote professional and personal growth; completes timesheets and EARS in a timely and accurate fashion.

Knowledge, skills and abilities, Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis. Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document work flow and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices.  Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials.  Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to independently plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internally and with community partners.  Working knowledge of MS Office software including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.  Demonstrated use of SPSS or other statistical software.  Ability to develop methods for monitoring and evaluating quality of services.

Qualifications:

Minimum - Incumbent must have a Bachelor's degree in public health, health care administration, or a related field. 

Preferred - Master's degree in public health, health care administration, or a related field. 1-5 years of public health experience. Previous performance management, quality improvement, or strategic planning experience.

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:

Department of Health in Pinellas County: 205 Dr MLK Jr St N, St. Petersburg FL 33701

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, 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. 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.   

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.

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.