Requisition No: 850148 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 64068216

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64068216 

Salary:  41,463.48 - 53,995.50 

Posting Closing Date: 05/07/2025 

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OPEN COMPETITIVE

Previous applicants need not apply.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a professional position under the direct supervision of the Cancer Program Administrator within the Bureau of Tobacco Free Florida (BTFF) in the Division of Community Health Promotion. This is a highly responsible position that serves as the Cancer Prevention and Control Programs fiscal coordinator and ensures that all fiscal responsibilities are carried out efficiently and effectively. Duties include but are not limited to the following.

Conduct the fiscal activities relate to the Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (FBCC). Colorectal Cancer Control Program (CRCCP). Comprehensive Cancer Control Program (CCCP), (i.e. Lead over the Surplus Deficit Report: Florida Accounting Information Resource (FLAIR), Financial Information System (FIS), Purchasing cards (Pcard), Schedule C balances: Journal Transfers, etc) Monitors Medicare rate changes for impact on FBCC service budgets and make changes as necessary.

Responsible for developing annual grant budgets; tracking expenditures; completing monthly spending plan reviews, reconciliations, and reports; and completing the annual Federal Financial Reporting Process for the FBCC, CRCCP and CCCP. Works with BTFF Budget Manager to ensure effective communication of program fiscal related matters.

Performs Contract Manager duties for the FBCC’s third party administrator (TPA) contract and other contracts as assigned. Conducts competitive solicitation for the contract award. Receives and reconciles contract invoices, maintains contract file. Complies with and monitors in compliance (when applicable) of the mandatory In Section 215.422 F.S. and Chapter 3A-24, FAC. Maintains Contract Manager Certification. Travel may be required.

Allocates grant funds for programmatic activities on Schedule C to participating county health department sites. Performs quarterly budget review to ensure sites are meeting expenditure guidelines as outline in agreement. On an annual basis, reviews and approve line-item budget and in-kind budget submitted by county health department sites. Provides technical assistance to participating county health department sites in the area of budgetary review and quarterly updates.

Initiates purchasing requests in My Florida Marketplace, submits invoices for approved purchase orders,

Maintains Purchasing Card records, approves, reviews and reconciles all activities associated with the programs P-cards, Initiates Schedule C funding process for annual allocations and adjustments during each fiscal year, as needed. Reviews budget documents for contract actions initiated within the Cancer Prevention and Control Program.

Provides annual service budgets, utilizing current Medicare rates, to the TPA and participating county health department sites, as applicable. Works with the TPA to ensure fiscal accuracy. Responds to budget inquiries from the local county health departments.

Assists Program Administrator with legislative bill analyses. Provides support to other program contract managers as needed, i.e., provides support to keep the contract process moving should the contract manager be out of the office. Reviews reports, documents and other written materials for logic as well as editing. Conducts fact finding research as needed. Compiles fiscal information for presentations and presents as needed.

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or required by program activities.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of the methods of budget analysis and management, as well as contract management. 

Ability to evaluate and analyze budget data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document workflow and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management program practices, produce reports and other documents;

Ability to conduct research, plan, organize & coordinate work assignments, utilize problem-solving techniques, and work independently;

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

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

Qualifications:

 Minimum – Preferred four years of equivalent work experience . Contract Manager- Serves as contract manager as required by Section 287.057 (15), Florida Statutes. Complies with and monitors in compliance of the mandatory requirements in Section 215.422F.S. and Chapter 3A-24, FAC.  Assigned Purchasing Card Responsibilities

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:

2585 Merchants Row

Tallahassee, Fl. 32399

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.