Requisition No: 793161 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 64005524

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64005524 

Salary:  $44,060.00 

Posting Closing Date: 09/20/2024 

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This is a professional position under the direct supervision of the Cessation Manager in the Bureau of Tobacco Free Florida. This is a highly responsible professional positon that requires a degree of mastery of details of the phases as it relates enforcement of Chapter 386, Florida Statutes-the Florida Clean Air Act (FCAA) and the Bureau of Tobacco Free Florida Cessation programs. This is a tobacco free position.

Act as the bureau’s enforcement officer for the Florida Clean Air Act. Manages the department’s toll-free hotline to provide clarification and interpretation of the law to constituents, private and public sectors, legislative and departmental staff. Prepare and initiate on-site investigations and follow-up activities. This requires consultation with environmental health staff in 67 county health departments to ensure compliance is met in Florida businesses. Receives and process all complaints. Initiate administrative penalties for noncompliance according to Chapter 386, Florida Statutes and Administrative Rule Code 64I-4.  Maintain an automated data system necessary to operate the FCAA program and develop program activity reports as required. To further protect Florida’s citizens from exposure to secondhand smoke, collaborate with county Tobacco Free Florida staff on the development of smoke free policies in areas not covered by statute. Conduct on-site investigations when necessary.

Manage the $370,000 budget to drive performance of 20 CareerSource regional workforce boards that comprise of high-profile public/private partnership. Provide technical assistance to the CareerSource Florida Program. Conduct on-site visits to train and encourage participation with the Department of Health (DOH) fax and e-referral project with non-participating regions. Procures purchase orders for each CareerSource site to pay for projected annual referrals. Serves as the main contact for the DOH for all aspects of this partnership.

Serve as the cessation resource person. Respond to inquiries about services offered by the Department. Direct callers for Tobacco Free Florida Quit Your Way service options. Refer complaints/concerns to Florida’s Client Service Manager for the Quitline and the Quality Assurance Director for the Area Health Education Centers. Initiates and oversees purchasing of goods/services for the Cessation Section to include but not limited to CareerSource, health system projects and social service referral projects.

Assist with the preparation of documents necessary for rulemaking for Florida Administrative Code Rule 64I-4. During legislation, respond to bill analysis to provide possible impact to the department.

Manages contracts as outlined in the Department of Health contract manager’s manual. Develops and plans contract procurement annually to allow adequate time to evaluate current contracted service providers and/or secure other potential providers. Monitors the provider performance, at the minimum, annually to ensure compliance with contract and programmatic terms and conditions. Provides technical assistance to the contracted provider daily regarding the contract and deliverables within the contract. Reviews contract deliverables and expenditures to determine compliance with established timeframes in accordance with Section 215.422, F.S. Inspect, process, and approve provider’s invoices for payment within established time frames in accordance with Section 215.422, F.S. Maintain all required documentation in the contract manager’s files in accordance with Department of Health contract management documentation requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Insert the entry-level knowledge, skills, and abilities that are essential to be successful in the position.

7. Ability to effectively network with other programs, government and community agencies and work with considerable independence.  Knowledge of tobacco control and prevention, planning and implementation, oral and written communication skills and policy development. 

Qualifications:  Batchelor’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:

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/Tobacco Free Florida 2585 Merchants Row, 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 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.