GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 64003182

Requisition No: 866450 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 64003182

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64003182 

Salary:  50,584.56-55,643.02 

Posting Closing Date: 01/13/2026 

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Open Competitive Opportunity

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention works to prevent and reduce the impact of chronic diseases and disabling conditions by addressing associated modifiable risk factors. Chronic diseases including heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, and asthma are among the most common, costly, and preventable of all health problems in Florida and in the United States. The Bureau develops, implements, and evaluates health promotion activities, primary and secondary prevention services, and community-based health interventions across the state. The Bureau partners with state and local agencies, health systems, and community partners to encourage best practices statewide, ensuring the inclusion of persons with disabilities in all program activities. These partnerships ensure coordination and collaboration among and between health systems and providers to stimulate prevention and intervention activities to reduce the morbidity and mortality from chronic diseases and support efficient and effective delivery of health care.

This is a professional position under the direct supervision of the Health Systems Section Administrator in the Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention. This is a highly responsible position that involves advanced skills in planning, implementing, monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on activities designed to reduce the burden of chronic disease statewide, specifically asthma. Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

Build relationships with program staff, county health departments, and other internal and external partners to implement effective asthma education and environmental intervention programs.

Oversee the development and implementation of a program evaluation plan.

Oversee epidemiological analyses of program data and data dissemination to local, state, and federal partners.

Convene and facilitate the work of the Florida Asthma Coalition.

Oversee the dissemination of training and educational materials through the program’s website, webinars, or in-person meetings.

Serve as the primary contact with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for the awarded cooperative agreement, including managing the budget and grant reporting and overseeing the contracts established under this program.

Participate in educational opportunities to enhance professional development. 

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of asthma; clinical quality improvement; grant management; budget management; and contract management. Ability to coordinate a chronic disease program; determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments; communicate effectively; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to environmental and chronic disease programs; solve problems and make decisions; assess budgetary needs; formulate policies and procedures; prepare technical reports; collect, evaluate, analyze, and interpret program data; and work independently. Possesses the following skills: proficiency in computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Qualifications:

Preferred candidate will possess a master’s degree in public health or similar field with at least two or more years of public health experience.

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.