GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 64005236

Requisition No: 883982 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 64005236

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64005236 

Salary:  49,766.00 - $65,000.00/annually 

Posting Closing Date: 09/28/2026 

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Department of Health

Internal Agency Opportunity

Division of Public Health Statistics and Performance Management

IRB Coordinator Specific Responsibilities:

IRB Coordinator

• Provide administrative support to the Department of Health (DOH) Institutional Review Board (IRB), as the IRB Coordinator, applying institutional policies and procedures to ensure compliance with OHRP and FDA regulations.
• Provide oversight of the DOH IRB committee(s) and related education of committee members to ensure members are knowledgeable about regulations, policies, expectations, and accreditation standards relevant to their roles.
• Prepares materials for review and approval by IRB Chairs, Co-Chairs, and IRB committee members.
• Plans for, schedules, and facilitates IRB meetings including drafting of the agenda, meeting minutes, and follow-up communications.
• Develops and maintains operational procedures for efficiently processing applications, assigning applications to reviewers, conducting meetings, and notifying applicants of IRB determinations.
• Reviews and prepares all types of submissions including initial applications requiring review by the full board or review using the expedited procedure, continuing reviews, amendments and reports of problems or non-compliance.
• Independently reviews IRB applications for completeness and compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to human subject research and DOH IRB policies.
• Consults with investigators to provide guidance for improving or modifying applications, including informed consent documents.
• Utilizes IRB Manager system for maintaining all lRB documents for research studies. This includes version control, intake, monitoring and archiving.
• Monitors IRB Manager performance and reduces errors.
• Advises investigators of applicable state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to human subject research and DOH IRB policies.
• Advises investigators when they have questions about the IRB process or the determination of research.
• Assures investigators receive accurate and timely notification of IRB determinations; follows up with investigators regarding protocol changes, if any.
• Assists with the processing of research protocols including protocol review and management.
• Provides guidance on new studies, continuing review, and modifications.
• Assists with making improvements to the program website and IRB applications used by investigators and IRB members.
• Reviews and updates DOH program policies.
• Maintains active knowledge of evolving laws, regulations, policies, and ethical norms that are applicable to human research activities through continuous professional development.

Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Program (AAHRPP)

• Provides oversight of the AAHRPP efforts of the DOH, including working with AAHRPP staff, other members of the public health research office, and across divisions, to achieve, and/or maintain AAHRP criteria to ensure ongoing accreditation status. 

Subject Matter Expert

• Assists as a subject matter expert on research programs and projects as needed.

Other

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Critical thinking, problem solving, emotional intelligence.
• Ownership and commitment, business acumen, relationship management, customer centricity, and risk management.
• Understanding of methods of data collection and analysis; basic management principles and practices. 
• Ability to work independently, determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments;
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; assess budgetary needs; formulate policies and procedures; understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to the program;
• Skill in Microsoft Office Suite

• Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials; collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document work flow and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices;
• Ability to conduct fact finding research; solve problems and make decisions.

Qualifications:

Minimum – Proficient experience in Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred – Current Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) or similar program training. Proficient experience with the IRB Manager system.

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:

4025 Esplanade Way

Tallahassee, Florida 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.    

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.