GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 64046263

Requisition No: 884288 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 64046263

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64046263 

Salary:  Salary Range: $45,060.11 - $50,000.08 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 10/05/2026 

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State Personnel System Opportunity

Applicants accepted only from State Agency employees (including OPS, Career Service, SES or SMS employees).  Applicants will not be accepted from outside of the State Personnel System.

Department of Health

Division of Disease Control and Health Protection

Bureau Of Epidemiology 

Finance and Grant Management Section

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

Your Specific Responsibilities: 

This position is a highly responsible professional position in the Bureau of Epidemiology. This position will assist with procurement activities and purchasing card activities. The position works collaboratively with others including outside vendors, distributes information to management, and recommends operational changes to the Fiscal Manager, program managers, and staff pertaining to fiscal functions, processes, and guidance within the bureau. The incumbent will also serve as a primary expert in contracts and competitive procurement for the Bureau where they will provide technical assistance and consultation to staff on contract issues.

Will serve as a contract manager and stays abreast of all department contractual procedures and updates. The incumbent will monitor the provider’s performance in consultation with program staff to ensure compliance with contract and programmatic terms and conditions; Review and approve contract deliverables, expenditures, and timesheets to determine compliance with established contract terms and timeframes; Maintains all required documentation in the contracts manager’s files and SharePoint for the Bureau in accordance with Department of Health contract Management documentation requirements.

The incumbent will mainly work in MFMP (AOD) system where they will act as the contract coordinator for the Bureau and provide consultation, technical assistance, and procurement guidance; Assist with the development of service specifications for bid documents, contracts, and direct orders to ensure they comply with procurement and department contract regulations. Develops and processes competitive procurements (RFQ,ITB,RFP,ITN), Contracts, contract amendments, and service purchase requisitions. The incumbent will also aid reviewing and writing Scope of Works with Section Administrators.

Will Assist Section Administrators with any competitive procurement activities (such as bid solicitation, evaluation, scoring, awarding, etc.) for the bureau and develop non-competitive procurement documents (such as informal bids and single source justifications). The incumbent will be responsible for aiding or administrating meetings with vendors and colleagues for Section Administrator(s) as needed.

Aids Section Administrators and colleagues on routing documents to various applications utilized in the Division for approval by Senior Management. This includes having knowledge of Federal and General Revenue Funding to resolve procurement issues and problems and recommends solutions to procurement and budgeting issues which impact services.

Make purchases using state purchasing cards on behalf of Bureau of Epidemiology staff. Performs Duties as an Accountant within Purchasing Card WORKS. Reviewing and approving purchases in the WORKS System.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of basic management principles and practices. Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis. Knowledge of office procedures and practices. Knowledge of Department of Health budgeting, fiscal reporting, and federal grant requirements. Knowledge of MFMP and P-Card Works Systems. Skill with the Financial Information System. Skill with updating the Budget Spending Plan. Skill with Microsoft Excel. Ability to conduct fact-finding research. Ability to work independently. Ability to solve problems and make decisions. Ability to collect, evaluate, and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document work, and other activities relating to improving operational and management practices. Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Ability to work independently. Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.

Qualifications:

 Minimum – High School Diploma

Preferred – 1-2 years experience in MFMP

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.    

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.