OPERATIONS MANAGER C-SES - 64056540

Requisition No: 842688 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPERATIONS MANAGER C-SES - 64056540

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 64056540 

Salary:  $52,859.88 

Posting Closing Date: 12/22/2024 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

Division of Disease Control

Bureau of Communicable Disease

HIV/AIDS Section

Operations Manager C-SES

Requisition: 842688

Salary: $52,859.88

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Provides oversight, management and consultant services to Central Office and County Health Department staff overseeing the HIV/AIDS Surveillance Program by advising on policy recommendations, and federal and state disease reporting guidelines. Evaluates and corrects deficiencies in the HIV/AIDS reporting system, particularly with respect to timeliness and completeness of reporting. Responsible for monitoring and recommending adjustments to the Florida HIV disease surveillance system as federal guidelines are developed and released. 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. 

Serves as the Principal Investigator responsible for development, planning and implementation of CDC funded studies and supplementary surveillance programs, including the Medical Monitoring Project, the National HIV Behavioral Surveillance System, and Molecular HIV Surveillance. Conducts research and analyzes data from special epidemiologic and surveillance validation studies, and recommends new initiatives based on the results. Prepares reports of results for distribution to individuals and agencies; acts as a management consultant to Special Initiative field positions, assuring that CDC assignments and performance measures are met in a timely manner; assists in the preparation of budget requests and grant proposals, and responds to inquiries from the CDC and others concerning the status of current or new initiatives.

Oversees viral Hepatitis Surveillance including the production of epidemiologic profiles, case reporting through electronic lab reporting and monitoring of performance measures required by the Federal grant. Provides guidance for efficient and timely disease reporting and data integration between programs within the Bureau of Communicable Disease.

Provides continual technical assistance to the STD and viral Hepatitis by mentoring, training, promoting program fidelity, and directing research and program evaluation activities, and serves as liaison for epidemiological and surveillance collaboration between the HIV/AIDS and STD programs. 

Analyzes HIV/AIDS, TB, Hepatitis, and STD data for presentation to public health and health care personnel at the state, national and local levels; provides data and reports to direct HIV/AIDS program planning activities and development of strategic plans. 

Provides direction and coordination in the preparation and submission of federal grant applications. This involves identifying and planning for grant projects, assisting with grant development, preparing, and obtaining approval of budget amendments necessary to release grant funds, monitoring program performance and grant expenditures for compliance with grant conditions, and acting as the Florida Department of Health liaison with federal agencies concerning program performance, compliance and continuation. 

Responsible for the meaningful use of data sharing between state agencies, national organizations, and universities. Provides guidance and direction on security and confidentiality of HIV/AIDS surveillance data and represents the HIV/AIDS Section on issues related to NEDSS, HIPPA and IHIS. 

Represents the department in local, state, national and international meetings as assigned.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of the principles of epidemiology and data analysis. Knowledge of statistical methodologies and ability to use statistical software packaged. Ability to write grants and prepare budgets. Ability to perform data analysis. Ability to supervise a large team and direct reports. Ability to work independently or as part of a team. Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office products (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Word). Effective communication and critical thinking skills. Strong writing skills. Effective supervision skills. 

Qualifications:
Minimum:

High School Diploma

Preferred:

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher

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:
 

NOTE:  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. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check.

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 Departments 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.