PLANNER II - 64029143

Requisition No: 855479 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: PLANNER II - 64029143

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64029143 

Salary:  $43,275.18 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 07/11/2025 

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Public Health Preparedness Planner II 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a Planner II position in the Office of Public Health Preparedness in Pinellas.  This position is funded by the Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) grant and will provide coordination in the areas of preparedness planning, operations, and logistics. As such, this position is responsible for coordinating and developing the public health operation and response efforts related to the agency’s Emergency Operations Plan. This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree.

This position will serve as a Preparedness Planner for the Cities Readiness Initiative (CRI). This includes but is not limited to:

• Reviewing and updating operations plans related to mass distribution of medical countermeasures (MCM).
• Identifying gaps in supplies and equipment needed.
• Ensuring the documentation is completed to meet CDC Grant Guidance.
• Ensuring plans are in place to receive the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) or any other medications/equipment/supplies.
• Ensuring plans are in place to operate Points of Dispensing (POD).
• Maintaining up to date contact lists with internal and external partners.
• Coordinating health department participation in external exercises with response partners that test internal preparedness and epidemiological processes and procedures. 
• Coordinating with community groups on strategies for reaching at-risk vulnerable populations during disasters.
• Ensuring adequate mask fit-testing is completed for the agency.
• Reviewing and updating all assigned emergency operations plans, appendices, and annexes.
• Developing and conducting internal/external health department exercises and drills related to emergency operations; write After-Action Reports/Improvement Plans (AAR/IP) as needed.
• Coordinating with local partners (EM, EMS, PCSB) on countywide public health preparedness issues.
• Team instruction for Employee Onboarding, New Employee Orientation, and other PHP Trainings if needed.
• Ensuring Pinellas CHD intranet/internet websites are updated with plans and public preparedness information.

This position will conduct exercise coordination for DOH-Pinellas’ Public Health Preparedness Program. This includes but is not limited to:

• Conducting HSEEP (Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program) compliant exercises
• Completing and fulfilling MYTEP (Multi Year Training and Exercise) requirements
• Completing timely AARs (After-Action Reports)
• Assisting with Inventory Resource Management (Royal4)
• Identifying outdated or expired supplies that need to be replaced (e.g. N95 masks)
• Assisting with developing a logistics plan that identifies supplies and equipment needed for each DOH-Pinellas mission, including Special Needs Shelters (SpNS). 

Training and exercises within and outside of the State of Florida are possible. Travel is paid for and adherence to State travel rules will apply.

Meets or exceeds SMART performance expectations to include but not limited to: Emergency duty (SpNS, POD) assistance, inventory management, exercise planning, and representation at community meetings.

This position maintains active communication with other agencies and attends community meetings and conference calls that work to develop county operational plans (e.g., CHAMP, PCEM-PCSB-DOH-Pinellas, CRI/SNS Conference Calls, Regional Planner meetings. Assists with projects and planning processes that work to maintain or meet County Health Department expectations and standards of measure.  Provides technical expertise to residents, visitors and professional level leaders within the community on a regular basis.

Assists with Preparedness Expectations.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of incident command, emergency operations and disaster response.

Skills in Microsoft Office and most specifically in Excel.

Skills in Microsoft Teams.

Skills in communication; both written and oral.

Skills in organization.

Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. safely.

Ability to teach to diverse audiences.

Strong time management skills and the ability to anticipate, prioritize and organize work to meet deadlines while multi- tasking.

Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills, as a member of a team, in addition to the ability to work autonomously.

Positive attitude and the ability to work well with others in a multi-disciplinary setting.

Strong problem-solving skills.

Ability to use critical thinking skills.

Knowledge of methods of data collection and analysis.

Ability to develop manuals, policies, procedures, standards, and rules.

Qualifications:

Minimum –

• Must have a valid driver's license

Preferred - 

• • ICS training up to and including 400
  • HSEEP training and experience
  • Respiratory fit testing experience
  • Experience with planning and / or exercises as verified in the application or resume
  • Bachelor’s Degree

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:

Innovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

Collaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

Accountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

Responsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

Excellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

St. Petersburg Center of the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County

205 Dr. Martin Luther King 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. 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.

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.