HEALTH SERVICES & FACILITIES CONSULTANT - 64052012 1

Requisition No: 850002 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: HEALTH SERVICES & FACILITIES CONSULTANT - 64052012 1

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64052012 

Salary:  46,848.00 - 51,533.00 

Posting Closing Date: 04/10/2025 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Division of Public Health Statistics and Performance Management-Bureau of Community Health Assessment

Health Services and Facilities Consultant

The Florida Department of Health (DOH) is seeking an organized, flexible and motivated individual to become an essential member of the Public Health Reporting Section of the Division of Public Health Statistics and Performance Management. If you thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and want to help influence the quality of public health in Florida, please apply to become a Health Services and Facilities Consultant in the Bureau of Community Health Assessment within the Division of Public Health Statistics and Performance Management. The Department works to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position provides statistical, reporting, GIS, and data management support for headquarters and county health departments (CHDs). Located in the Bureau of Community Health Assessment, this position requires a broad knowledge of various health statistics, methods and data sources which include vital statistics, health risk surveys, health care utilization, Florida population data, and the US Census.

• Collaborate with the FLHealthCHARTS team and other programs to prepare and provide annual data updates. This includes singular indicator updates as well as large dataset updates.
• Collaborate with the FLHealthCHARTS team and other programs to prepare monthly FLHealthCHARTS homepage updates, Prepare and provide content for the FLHealthCHARTS monthly user emails.
• Support the FLHealthCHARTS team by participating in meetings, trainings, providing and/or reviewing data, and providing support to FLHealthCHARTS users.
• Under the guidance of the CHARTS manager, research ideas for public health indicator visualizations for new and existing profile and dashboard reports. These will display counts and rates at the county, zip code, and/or census tract levels, and public health indicators will be added over time.
• Prepare written documentation such as data dictionaries and on-line data training that support shared use of public health data sets.
• Provide support for GIS and geocoding project. Each year, assist with geocoding births, deaths, and fetal deaths, producing latitude and longitude coordinates and assignment of census tracts. As requested, provide data based on customized geographic areas.
• Provide support for annual update of the linked data tables from vital statistics records and other data linking projects.
• Perform other related duties, as required.

During the performance of duties, comply with and monitor compliance (when applicable) of the mandatory requirements of Section 215.422, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 3A-24, Florida Administrative Code.

Responsible for maintaining the security of information and protect confidentiality consistent with state and federal laws and rules and departmental policies, protocols and procedures.

Incumbent is assigned a Purchasing Card and will follow Florida Law, purchasing policies of the Department of Health and the purchasing guidelines for using the Purchasing Card.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of public health, public administration, health care or social services
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely
• Ability to write grammatically correct and accurate reports that communicate concise reports
• Ability to review and analyze agency records and documents
• Ability to provide effective presentations and information to a broad range of audiences, internal and external to the Department
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively as a team member
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment (ability to be flexible)
• Ability to complete, plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments
• Skill in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Knowledge of Microsoft SQL or willingness to learn

Qualifications:

Preferred - A Master’s degree from a college or university is preferred. Three years of professional experience in social services, public health, or health care is preferred. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate critical thinking skills, flexibility, innovation and a desire to improve health care for Florida’s residents.

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:

Innovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

Collaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

Accountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

Responsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

Excellence: 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.    

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.