OPS DATA PROCESSING CONTROL SPECIALIST - 64801999

Requisition No: 861771 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS DATA PROCESSING CONTROL SPECIALIST - 64801999

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64801999 

Salary:  $20.00 - $35.00 

Posting Closing Date: 10/20/2025 

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Florida Department of Health

Division of Disease Control and Health Protection

Bureau of Environmental Public Health

Open Competitive Opportunity

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a technical position, responsible for supporting the Bureau of Environmental Public Health (BEPH) Preparedness Program.

Maintains a working knowledge of Bureau of Environmental Public Health (BEPH) and the Bureau of Preparedness and Response (BPR), along with tools and resources that support preparedness and response activities. Collects, manages, updates, and archives program operational data including toolkits, brochures, presentations, reports, raw data, press releases, and strategic planning documents. Works with subject matter experts in the BEPH and BPR to identify opportunities to build and improve solutions that support environmental health preparedness and response decision making, situational awareness, and data management and sharing.

Develops and assists in coordination and implementation of plans, procedures, and strategies for response, recovery, and mitigation functions dealing with natural or man-made disasters as needed. Prepares and provides input on collaborative program planning documents such as emergency plans, standard operating guidelines, and preparedness tools through coordination and maintenance of effective working relationships between BEPH leadership, county health departments, and local, state, and federal government. Assists BEPH leadership with guidelines, exercises, preparedness tools, and measures of functional emergency preparedness and environmental health, in accordance with state and federal guidelines.

Assists in the development and presentation of awareness and public information programs and curricula for county partners, divisions, preparedness partners, civic groups, clubs, and in public schools regarding disaster preparedness and related subjects. Assists in the design, coordination, presentation, and evaluation of disaster exercises involving local or multi-county response.

Assists in the development and tracking of the program strategic direction by assembling information and identifying and communicating potential risks as assigned. Establishes resource, time, and scope requirements for current and planned activities. Conducts, facilitates, documents, tracks, and reports on the status of program projects.

Prepares reports and performs analysis as requested. Prepares responses to inquiries, reports, and related correspondence.

Provides logistical input, identifies needs for additional resources, and provides assistance to the program lead before, during, and following an incident or event.  Assists with preparation of site visitations to emergency areas to liaison and assist with the preparation of plans, exercises, conferences and other programs as needed. Performs environmental health emergency assessments and other post disaster functions, as requested, or as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

 Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of curriculum development and implementation of training programs. Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of computer analysis. Ability to effectively develop and implement training programs. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Has knowledge and skills in computer programs such as MS Word, Excel; Outlook. Demonstrates strong communication, writing, and interpersonal skills to enable collaboration with a various staff members and partners. Ability to effectively work between bureaus, divisions, agencies, and with universities and communities. Ability to work independently. Ability to travel as needed. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to present in front of any size audience with any skill level.

Qualifications:

• Valid Driver License

Preferred:

• A bachelor's degree (BS) from a college or university and/or professional experience in planning, evaluation, research, analysis, business, government, social, health or rehabilitative services or fiscal work.
• Four years of preparedness planning experience and been part of a response. Planning includes plan development/updating, exercise development/evaluating and after-action reports.

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. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available:

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements.  Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
• 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.