GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 64053188

Requisition No: 880650 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 64053188

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64053188 

Salary:  $54,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 09/01/2026 

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Florida Department of Health
Division of Disease Control and Health Protection 

Contract Management Unit

This is a full-time, in-office position

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a professional position in the Division Director’s Office, Contracts Unit. This position is responsible for reviewing and routing contracts, tracking contract documents, electronic file management for contract files, assisting in writing and developing procedures and training manuals and maintaining the contract tracking system.

Maintains the Master Procurement Document which contains extensive information about each contract as well as Contract Unit performance, document tracking. Responsible for updating contract information as new contract actions occur, preparation and forwarding of contract documents to be routed for program review. Works closely with contract analysts to assure all routing folders contain complete documentation. Ensures supervisor is aware of contract preparation, review, and other related delays.

Maintains the Division Contract Unit electronic contract folders where all executed documents and support documentation are stored. Ensure all files are organized in accordance with the established storage and naming protocols in a timely manner.

Reviews assigned contracts, renewals, and amendments and their related supporting documents. Assure that corrections are made and follow the contract through the review process until is executed.

Participates in planning for and writing procedures for different aspects of the contract approval storage and communication processes.

Forwards all final executed documents and support documentation with original signatures to the Contract Manager for filling in the contract master file and for distributing to the contract provider as appropriate.

Works as part of a team to develop training materials and communication of other statute, policy, process, and technical information for contract managers and others with contract oversight responsibilities.

Send a monthly email reminder to Contract Managers when contracts are scheduled for Programmatic Monitoring of their respective contracts. This email will also contain a table that lists contract monitoring reports that previous reminder emails had identified but the reports have not been received in the Division Contracts Unit. When reports are received, assures they are routed to the proper program oversight staff. Assures 1122’s are updated with monitoring completion dates and a copy sent to Contract Administration.

Prepare contract reports as needed or requested.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of basic management principles and practices to serve as the contract manager for state health office contracts. Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis to monitor all assigned contracts to assure compliance. 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 establish and maintain effective working relationships with healthcare agencies, individuals, and community-based organizations. Ability to assess negotiate and enforce contract terms, extensions, renewals, and closeouts. 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 to County Health Department contract management and program staff. 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 while providing quality assurance programmatic desk audit reviews.

Qualifications:

Minimum –

• Experience in contract management

Preferred –

• BS Degree or higher
• Two 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.    

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.