GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 64005496

Requisition No: 868367 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 64005496

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64005496 

Salary:  $40,320.81 - $42,000 

Posting Closing Date: 01/29/2026 

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State Personnel System Opportunity 

Applicants accepted only from employees currently employed in a State Personnel System position.

Applicants will not be accepted from those employed outside of the State Personnel System.

This is a full-time, in-office position.

Your Specific Responsibilities: 

This is a professional, executive administrative position located in the Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support, Director’s Office. The incumbent is responsible to support the Government Operations Consultant III- SES position on an on-going basis and other Division Programs as assigned. Work will involve providing general administrative support in addition to specific duties as outlined below. Work will require skills with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, Works, MFMP, and other office productivity software. Incumbent will be responsible to develop written and/or graphical reports and correspondence and should have a high level of administrative and organizational skills to support a multi-function unit.

The incumbent in this position will provide administrative support to the Director’s Office within the Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support and serve as the division’s primary point of contact for front office operations, including initiating facility service requests as needed. This role also includes supporting various administrative assignments, conducting research, and preparing reports as directed. Additionally, the incumbent will serve as a backup for front desk operations within the Bureau of Emergency Medical Oversight.

Maintains knowledge of My Florida Market Place and adheres to the department's purchasing/financial policies and procedures.  Develops purchase orders as requested while maintaining appropriate security and documentation of expenditures. Orders and maintains supplies for the division when requested.

Schedule meetings and appointments, maintain calendars, and coordinate conference room usage.

Handle mail and packages, logging deliveries and ensuring timely distribution.

Serves as back-up to the division property delegate to monitor and surplus property and equipment. Maintains equipment in the Asset Management System (AMS) by ensuring proper documentation of equipment is completed, new equipment is accounted for and is assigned a property identification tag number and sub sequentially indicated within AMS. Responsible to maintain departmental policies, procedures and guidelines as related to property and assets. Maintains and reports the bureau’s annual property.

Serves as back-up to the division’s safety coordinator and floor warden. Promotes safety concepts within the division and performs safety risk management activities, conducts mandated monthly workplace safety reviews/inpections and semi-annual safety reviews/inspections. Attends quarterly meetings with division safety coordinators.

Maintains knowledge of WORKS and adheres to the department's purchasing/financial policies and procedures. Uses the state purchasing card when requested while maintaining appropriate security and documentation of expenditures.

Serves as the travel champion for the Division of Emergency Preparedness and Community Support, Director’s Office, participating in travel related trainings and informing staff of any relevant changes to the State travel system, travel policies and procedures, along with assisting to trouble shoot any system related issues or travel reimbursement problems.

Performs other duties as assigned, including providing assistance as needed in response to and recovery following natural or man-made disasters.

Perferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis.

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.

• 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 conduct fact-finding research.

• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.

• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to operational

and management analysis activities.

• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

• Ability to communicate effectively.

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

Qualifications:

Work will require skills with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, Works, MFMP, and other office productivity software. Incumbent will be responsible to develop written and/or graphical reports and correspondence and should have a high level of administrative and organizational skills to support a multi-function unit.

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:

4042 Bald Cypress Way Tallahassee, FL

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 perferred 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 perferred 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 perferred 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.