GOVERNMENT ANALYST II - 64003504

Requisition No: 839598 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: GOVERNMENT ANALYST II - 64003504

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64003504 

Salary:  $52,859.88 - 60,000. 

Posting Closing Date: 11/24/2024 

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This is a professional position that assists in the facilitation of core performance and quality improvement components of the Performance Management System and assures the Department maintains accreditation status.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

        Assists with development, implementation, and evaluation of activities and tasks required to successfully implement the Agency Performance Management and Quality Improvement Plan, as outlined in the Project Plan. Convenes additional team members to ensure deliverable/activity is successfully accomplished within scope, budget, timeframe, and quality standards. Executes deliverable/activity tasks and milestones, as outlined in the Project Plan. Leads working groups and provides technical support to individual’s assigned responsibility for individual action items. Provides periodic status updates to the Project Plan.

       Develop, implement, and improve tools and resources agency wide, which build capacity for process improvement. This includes web resources, training, and sharing of best practices. Provide consultation to Central Office Divisions, Bureaus/Offices, and county health departments by responding to customers’ requests for technical assistance in the core areas of performance management and quality improvement.

Participate in the department’s Public Health Accreditation Initiative as assigned in the Department’s Accreditation Project Plan.

              Complete other assignments as assigned which further the initiatives of the Bureau of Performance Assessment and Improvement.

Incumbent is assigned a Purchasing Card and will follow Florida Law, purchasing policies of the Department of Health and the purchasing guidelines for using the Purchasing Card.

Emergency duties may also include in-state and/or out-of-state deployment.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of, and experience applying research and evaluation methods; collecting, organizing and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data; identifying and developing findings and areas for continuous quality improvement; developing recommendations and approaches to improve performance

Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Ability to facilitate and lead meetings

Strong skills in automation software such as Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio

Knowledge of public health and public administration

Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently

Ability to work on project teams in a variety of roles to accomplish objectives

Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate effectively and concisely

Ability to write grammatically correct and accurate reports that communicate concise results

Ability to provide effective presentations and information to a broad range of audiences

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments

Ability to work independently and cooperatively as a team member

Knowledge and ability to demonstrate how data and information are used to improve individual, program, and organizational performance

Uses input of and feedback from internal and external customers in developing, implementing, and evaluating performance management activities Collaborates internal and external partners in developing, implementing and evaluating activities to improve organizational performance Demonstrates interpersonal skills that support activities to improve individual, program, and organizational performance

 Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in public health, public administration, business administration or related field with strong program evaluation coursework. Two years of experience in project management and/or project planning, conducting research, developing policy, evaluating program effectiveness or determining program performance to identify areas for performance improvement.

A master's degree from an accredited college or university in public health, public administration or business administration can substitute for some of the required experience.

Experience working with or in a county health department and experience providing technical assistance or consultative services. Experience with performance management and QI Projects.

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:

4025 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1720

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.

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.