MANAGEMENT REVIEW SPECIALIST - SES - 64083574

Requisition No: 838635 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: MANAGEMENT REVIEW SPECIALIST - SES - 64083574

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 64083574 

Salary:  $59,783.10 -$80,000.18 

Posting Closing Date: 01/03/2025 

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

DIVISION OF DISABILITY DETERMINATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.

TITLE:  MANAGEMENT REVIEW SPECIALIST - SES

POSITION LOCATION: TALLAHASSEE / LEON COUNTY

POSITION #:    64083574

SALARY:      $59,783.10 - $80,000.18

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position spends more than 50% of the time engaged in supervisory responsibilities. This includes communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees in addition to planning and directing employees' work. The incumbent has the authority to hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, or discipline subordinate employees or effectively recommend such action. The incumbent will also be required to develop performance expectations, meet with staff regularly to discuss performance, complete performance reviews, maintain vacation and work schedules, ensuring proper coverage, and complete timesheets.

This position will manage a group of contracted Medical and Psychological Consultants (MCPCs) and assists the Contracts & Grants Manager – SES in the management and administration of MCPC contracts. Additionally, this position will manage, direct, and supervise a unit of Operations Analyst IIs who receipt, review, route, and otherwise process MCPC invoices, maintain the MCPC schedule, assign/reassign/unassign and withdraw MCPC referrals in the Disability Case Management System, among other duties.  The position is responsible for the planning, coordinating, implementing, evaluating, and monitoring activities necessary to effectively direct the section of Operations Analyst IIs to ensure that the policies, procedures, and goals established are adhered to and met by the unit.

Manages the medical consultant contracts for the Tallahassee area. This includes the recruitment of new medical consultant providers, ensuring contract compliance regarding provider-directed responsibilities, managing case assignment and distribution processes, organizing, itemizing, and ensuring programmatic training with regards to the disability case processing methods, resolving provider disputes regarding decisional or insufficient assessment deficiencies noted by the Department, and overseeing/reconciling monthly invoice processes.  Serves as contract manager as required by Section 287.057(15), F.S.

Assists with direct oversight for the contract administration functions, including, but not limited to providing assistance with the completion of contracts, contract monitoring, review of contract invoices, tracking allocations, and associated budget forms. Inputs and updates the required contract information in the FACTS (Florida Accounting & Contract Tracking System) and the internal contract application(s).

Maintains a contract routing system; ensures contracts are routed through the appropriate reviewers, including legal and budget and recommends approval of properly completed contracts.

Assists in the training of contracted Medical and Psychological Consultants (MCPCs).

Reviews and analyzes Social Security Disability cases for the purpose of providing guidance to contracted MCPCs and Department staff. Resolves disagreements between members of the adjudicative team (i.e., the Medical Disability Examiner and the contracted MCPC) by liaising with Division staff in the Bureau of Medical Disability Program Operations and the Bureau of Medical Disability Program Services.

Uses the helpdesk application, email, or other designated system to resolve requests for technical assistance with MCPC referrals in the Disability Case Processing System.

Routinely studies publications of Social Security and State agencies pertaining to the program to keep abreast of new developments and changes in medical and vocational aspects of disability.

Maintains a cumulative record of each OAII’s performance data for the purpose of conducting probationary, quarterly, annual, or special performance evaluations.

Coordinates and directs the activities of a unit of Operations Analyst IIs (OAIIs) to ensure that objectives are met in terms of the quantity, quality, and timeliness of work performed.

Provides direction, guidance, and counsel to the Contracts & Grants Manager – SES and their staff in the management and operation of disability determination programs, policies, and responsibilities.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of purchasing and contract rules, policies, and procedures; contract management policies and procedures.

Skills and ability to utilize computer, i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and other software programs, and office automation equipment.

Ability to organize and determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments.

Ability to apply Social Security rules, regulations, polices, and procedures.

Ability to effectively manage, direct, and evaluate employees.

Ability to communicating effectively with others in writing and verbally.

Ability to work independently and make independent decisions.

Preferred Qualifications:

Active Florida Certified Contract manager (FCCM) certification.

Experience managing contracts for a specific program.

Two or more years supervisory experience.

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

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 participation in direct deposit.

Your conditional job offer and access to Social Security Administration’s (SSA’s) systems, data, information, and/or premises are contingent upon you passing the SSA suitability process.

*Note: This covers the preliminary screening (pre-screen) and the final background adjudication stage of the suitability process.

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.

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.