GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 64080973

Requisition No: 878576 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 64080973

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64080973 

Salary:  $45,060 - $49,566 

Posting Closing Date: 07/03/2026 

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State Personnel System Only

Applicants accepted only from employees currently employed in a State Personnel System position.

Applicants will not be accepted from those employed outside of the State Personnel System. 

Florida Department of Health

Division of Disease Control and Health Protection

Bureau of Communicable Diseases/HIV

This position requires daily in-office or field work

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This highly responsible position provides statewide implementation and oversight of HIV programs in prisons and jails. Provides technical assistance and support for the Department of Health, HIV/AIDS Section in the areas of HIV screening and testing, peer education, prevention education, pre-release planning, and community linkage/follow-up for inmates and releases of jails and prisons statewide. Provides consultation to community-based organizations, the Florida Department of Corrections (FDC), county jails and county health departments for the implementation and/or evaluation of programs for inmates living with HIV.  Works with various program systems and provides data analysis; prepares reports and makes presentations at local, state and national conferences, meetings, and workshops. Manages the Jail Linkage Programs, including providing reporting forms, training staff on standardized procedures and monitoring their progress on a monthly basis. Provides technical assistance as it relates to implementing HIV testing technology, adherence to acceptable medical standards in jails, and connecting inmates to medical care upon release. Initiates, negotiates, and oversees the Pre-Release Planning Program and Prison Peer Education Program with the FDC. Provides technical assistance and support for the development of procedures, guidelines, and reports for corrections programs.

Writes and manages the contract and ensures timely execution. Provides technical assistance and receives outcome data quarterly to assess the success of the program. Completes formal monitoring and accompanies pre-release planners on site visits to prisons as necessary. Coordinates activities for the Prevention Program related to protocols for mental health issues and substance use screening and treatment, as well as procedures for HIV/STD/hepatitis prevention, linkage to care and retention in care. Acts as the HIV/AIDS Section corrections liaison with public and private entities.  Assists in the preparation of grant applications, legislative budget requests, legislative bill analyses, issue papers, quarterly reports, and other written assignments as assigned. Assists with contract development and procurement related tasks. Assists linkage to care team with other tasks related to linkage and re-engagement in care.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to listen and communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to write and/or review intra-agency memorandums of agreement
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to HIV prevention and incarcerated populations.

Qualifications:

Minimum –

Experience with data reporting systems

Experience implementing and overseeing statewide programs

Experience coordinating activities for medical/health programs

Preferred –

AA Degree or higher

Two years or more of experience

Professional experience is preferred in one or more of the following program areas: corrections, substance abuse, or mental health.  This professional experience may be in program delivery, program evaluation, program planning, program management, or program administration.

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.