OPERATIONS & MGMT CONSULTANT I - SES - 64085511

Requisition No: 848308 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPERATIONS & MGMT CONSULTANT I - SES - 64085511

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 64085511 

Salary:  $45,000 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 03/13/2025 

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

PROSECUTION SERVICES UNIT

PERSONNEL LIAISON

Open Competitive Opportunity

This is an anticipated vacancy.

Pending Reclassification to Operations & Mgmt. Consultant II

This is an independent, professional position that serves as the Prosecution Services Unit personnel liaison. Must have well-rounded knowledge in the key areas of human resources.  This position spends the majority 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.

Serves as human resource liaison to ensure that all PSU managers and staff are kept current on human resource issues and policy/procedure changes. Advises managers and supervisors on advertising, recruitment, hiring, separations, leave and attendance and other human resource information and updates. Reviews and interprets personnel policies, procedures, directives, statutes, and rules to provide continued consultation and assistance to management and staff.

Analyzes requests for restructuring/reorganization for adherence to personnel policies and procedures. Accurately updates and maintains Tables of Organization and position descriptions; coordinates the establishment/abolishment of positions.

Collects data and generates reports for Deputy General Counsel and unit managers detailing salaries, position turnover and attrition rates, advertising and recruitment; meets with managers to offer suggestions on alternative advertising methods and compelling language to enhance People First and Florida Bar advertising strategies.

Directly supervises support staff who are responsible for processing all personnel actions, appraisals, advertisements, hiring documents, disciplinary actions, FMLA/FSWP, Worker’s Compensation, and other administrative support for PSU; Serves as TRAIN Administrator and ServFL Group Manager for the Prosecution Services Unit and the Office of the General Counsel; supervises staff responsible for assisting with COOP, TRAIN and ServFL for both offices.

Instructs PSU employees in office policies and procedures, and methods and procedures used to perform specific jobs and communicates with them on a regular basis providing guidance, as needed.  Ensures that staff is informed and adherent to state and department policies and procedures regarding Leave and Attendance, Computer Usage, Employee Standards of Conduct and other current PSU and department policies. Ensures training of employees in the methods and procedures utilized by the Prosecution Services Unit.

Assists in planning workflow of subordinates to meet critical deadlines and work objectives ensuring maximum use of time and resources.  Motivates employees to improve quality and quantity of work performed and evaluates them through established criteria.  Independently researches and responds in writing to other Department offices concerning administrative inquiries.

Assist the Deputy General Counsel and Program Operations Administrator with special projects, as needed.

Perform other related duties, as needed.

Qualifications:

• Preference will be given to those who meet the following minimum requirements:
  • Two years' experience with recruitment, hiring, onboarding, or other personnel-related responsibilities.
  • 1-2 years' supervisory or lead worker experience.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Where You Will Work:

2585 Merchants Row Blvd.

Tallahassee, FL 32311

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.

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.

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.

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.