GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 64055634

Requisition No: 867930 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 64055634

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64055634 

Salary:  $54,053.48 

Posting Closing Date: 01/19/2026 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH – INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY

 Division of Disease Control and Health Protection

Operations Integration/Contract Management

**Salary $54,053.48 Annually or $2,078.98 bi-weekly **

**This is an Internal Agency Opportunity for current Department of Health Career Service, OPS, SES & SMS employees. Are you currently employed by the Department of Health in a State Government career or OPS position? (If your answer is “No”, then you are not eligible to apply for this position and your application will not be considered.) NOTE: If you are not a State Government career or OPS employee working for the Department of Health, but answer “Yes”, your application contains fraudulent information. Multiple Choice**

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a professional position within the Division of Disease Control & Health Protection, Contracts Unit of the Division Director's Office, Operation & Management Section. This position is responsible for serving as contract manager for assigned state health office contracts. Manage current/future contracts including negotiation assistance, administering, enforcing contract terms and conditions, facilitating contract extensions, facilitating contract renewals and contract closeout. Responsible for reporting requirements and compilation of all necessary documents for funded programs. Responsible for providing or facilitating technical assistance to providers to answer inquiries and provide information as requested and appropriate. Responsible for assisting in the development of contract provider budgets, budget amendments, invoicing, and payment processing and tracking. Maintains records to show status of action in progress.

Ensure ongoing quality assurance by facilitating, on a monthly-basis, programmatic desk audit reviews on all assigned contracts. Responsible for facilitating on-site programmatic monitoring on an annual basis on all assigned contracts to assess compliance with contractual terms and conditions. Responsible for conducting. via desk-review or on-site, an administrative monitoring on all assigned contracts to assure compliance with state and federal law pertaining to corporations, public records. E-Verify, Equal Employment Opportunity, Pro-Child Indoor Act of 1994, Record Retention. Insurance, Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act, and subcontracts. Responsible for conducting fiscal monitoring on all assigned contracts Including quarterly expenditure review and testing and fiscal year-end reconciliation.

County Health Department contract management staff managing Division of Disease Control & Health Protection contracts have the same contract management duties and responsibilities outlined in this position description.

Provide technical assistance and facilitate training to County Health Department contract management and program staff, as necessary and appropriate, in carrying out their contract management responsibilities.

Other duties as assigned, including aiding as needed in response to and recovery following natural or man-made disasters. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

•           Knowledge of basic management principles and practices.

•           Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis.

•           Ability to coordinate a consultative program designed to ensure the resolution of managerial and operational problems.

•           Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments.

•           Ability to communicate effectively.

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

•           Ability to assess budgetary needs. Ability to formulate policies and procedures.

•           Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to operational and management analysis activities.

•           Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents, and other written materials.

•           Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document work and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices.

•           Ability to conduct fact-finding research.

•           Ability to work independently.

•           Ability to solve problems and make decision

Preferred:

BS Degree and Three (3) years work 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:

This position will be located at 4025 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, Florida 32311.

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.

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.