GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 64030509

Requisition No: 859104 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 64030509

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64030509 

Salary:  $45,060.11 - $60,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 09/08/2025 

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Open Competitive Opportunity

Florida Department of Health 

Division of Disease Control and Health Protection

Director's Office

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position requires the use of independent judgment in formulating and reviewing division and bureau level correspondence, policies and procedures, plans, and other documents produced by the Division's staff. The position provides support to the Division Director, the Division's operations manager, and the division's management team in the coordination of special projects related to the Division's strategic, quality improvement, and legislative planning; Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) accreditation, policies and procedures, and other administrative activities and initiatives.

Coordinator for the completion of legislative bill analysis assigned to the Division using the Legislative Bill Tracking System for submission to the Office of Legislative Planning. Review daily correspondence concerning legislative bills and committee agendas and ensure coverage for legislative committee meetings. Submit assignments of format consolidation of the bill analysis, final editing, and approval of the Division Director and Deputy Security as prescribed by the Office of Legislative Planning Office. Tracking approved implementation plan updates for the Division, by communicating with the bureau's legislative liaisons and/or chiefs. This includes review and analysis of bills for potential impact on the Division's status and other bills of interest to the Division. Provide weekly reports of committee meetings and status of the Division's bills throughout the legislative process to the Division's leadership team. Work closely with the bureaus to ensure the annual Rule Review is completed and submitted to the General Counsel's office related to any statutory changes requiring rule development and status of rule development activity as assigned.

This position is responsible for policy making, writing, and developing policies according to applicable laws, rules, regulations, and departmental policies and procedures. Responsible for independently writing and interpreting policies and procedures and providing technical assistance to the divisions as needed.

Coordinates and/or assists with activities and assignments related to PHAB (Public Health Accreditation Board), SHIP and Agency Strategic Planning activities. Assist and coordinate/facilitate activities related to plan development, implementation, and reporting on objectives included in the Division's strategic, state health improvement, legislative, and quality improvement plans.

Represents the Division and attends Legislative Coordinators, Strategic Planning, PHAB, SHIP and other strategic and performance management meetings and activities as scheduled.

Provides oversight of core public health administrative operations and business processes such as public health planning, grant writing, grant management, workforce development, training, meeting facilitation, and quality assurance.

Provides systems-thinking and problem-solving expertise to coordinate, assist and manage/facilitate organizational improvement activities including performance measurements, quality improvement, and onboarding best practices. Coordinates long-range business program planning.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of Florida's legislative process.

Knowledge of DOH legislative bill analysis, legislative budget request, and legislative bill proposal processes.

Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures. 

Knowledge, skills and abilities to develop and implement quality improvement plans.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. 

Ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Qualifications:
Minimum - High School Diploma

Preferred - AA or bachelor's degree or higher and five years of experience preferred.

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:

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.

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.