OPERATIONS MANAGER C-SES - 64026840

Requisition No: 864241 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPERATIONS MANAGER C-SES - 64026840

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 64026840 

Salary:  $55,000.00 - $87,500.00 

Posting Closing Date: 11/19/2025 

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Florida Department of Health

Division of Disease Control and Health Protection

Bureau of Epidemiology 

Internal Agency Opportunity

Applicants accepted only from Department of Health employees, (includes OPS, Career Service, SES or SMS employees). Applicants will not be accepted from outside of the department.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The Administrator for Florida Department of Health Immunization Section works directly under the Chief of Epidemiology and serves as the focal point for management of the statewide immunization program. Overall purview and charge include policy development, standards setting, monitoring, quality control staff development, and technical assistance. Responsible for the supervision of staff Including appraisals, planning, and directing their work, approving leave, having the authority for hiring, and taking disciplinary action or effectively recommending such actions.

Supervises direct reports including motivating, training, providing guidance, and direction. Develops expectations and meets with staff regularly to discuss performance, complete performance reviews, and discipline action, if needed. Maintains vacation and work schedules to ensure proper coverage and completes timesheets. Ensures all staff complete required training and are offered additional training. More specifically, the Section Administrator:

Directs, plans, implements and supervises a statewide comprehensive immunization program for the control of vaccine-preventable diseases by establishing and maintaining an intensive program of surveillance and epidemiology (in coordination with and support of the bureau's Epidemiology Program), quality improvement, Vaccine for Children (VFC) program, adult vaccine program, emergency response vaccine countermeasures, statewide immunization information system, and education/information activities.

Provides technical consultation and support to the bureau, division and agency for immunization related policy, legislation, and rules.

Directs, plans and develops annual budget requests for federal grant assistance and state general revenue funds, totaling approximately $20 million. Monitors and evaluates expenditures of funds for statewide program activities by county health departments, State health Office and Bureau of Public health Pharmacy.

Directs and supervises a central office and field staff of approximately 70 for ongoing program activities and compliance with established goals and objectives.

Provides analysis and technical direction, consultation, and assistance to establish and maintain an integrated system of information-gathering that will provide basic data on immunization levels, immunization exemptions, and distribution among the various cultural, social, and economic groups and sub-grouping of population.

Supports strategic planning, state health improvement, program process quality improvement, and other performance management processes at the program, bureau, division, and agency levels.

Workforce Development: This individual will be responsible for all supervisory duties including, but not limited to, hiring and selection, developing performance plans, conducting performance appraisals, planning and directing their work, approving leave, and taking disciplinary action as appropriate. Directs and assists a program of personnel and professional development that will accomplish the following: utilize personnel in accordance with their skills; train personnel to increase effectiveness and develop latent talents; and evaluate personnel in a fair and constructive manner.

Provides consultation and technical assistance on programmatic and administrative issues related to the immunization program to county health department professionals, officials of public and private facilities, institutions and agencies, representatives of school systems and others who can influence Immunization Section activities.

In coordination with and support of the bureau’s Epidemiology Program, establishes, maintains, and directs a control system to define the dimensions of the vaccine-preventable disease problem and increase the effectiveness of control efforts.

Serves as Project Administrator for federal grant assistance and other federal activities in the state, including contract studies and the assignment of federal employees to the state program. Performs other duties as assigned by higher authority.

Performs other duties assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to supervise staff, delegate assignments and conduct performance evaluations. Ability to provide mentorship, coaching and professional development to staff. Ability to produce ad-hoc assignments with quick timeframes per requests from leadership. Ability to quickly identify and inform leadership of important public health events and information. Ability to conduct bill and policy analyses as applicable to immunizations. Knowledge of applicable Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code and policy which govern and guide Immunization Section Activities. Knowledge of child and adult immunizations schedules.  Knowledge of Florida Department of Health organizational structure, including county health departments. Knowledge of the state’s immunization information system, Florida SHOTS. Skill in Microsoft Office software programs. Skill in applying epidemiological principles in everyday practice. Skill in collaborating with internal and external partners. Skill in public speaking and providing presentations to both scientific and lay audiences.

Preferred:

5 Years 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, 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.