OPS GOVERNMENT ANALYST I - 64852363

Requisition No: 854021 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS GOVERNMENT ANALYST I - 64852363

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64852363 

Salary:  $27 hourly rate 

Posting Closing Date: 06/06/2025 

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Open Competitive Opportunity

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for coordinating the statewide Health Liaison (HL) Program as required by Section 381.735, F.S. Responsibilities include facilitating the implementation of HL Program projects in the 67 Florida County Health Departments (CHDs), monitoring program implementation progress and managing deadlines, developing guidance documents, and providing technical assistance to HLs. Additionally, this position facilitates program meetings and prepares meeting minutes.

The position is also responsible for maintaining a program report and data collection system, reviewing and reporting the monthly status of CHD project-related budgets, developing project evaluation and monitoring tools as well as implementation standards, conducting HL onboarding meetings, and maintaining onboarding presentations and materials. Providing technical assistance to HLs includes meeting one-on-one with HLs as needed, facilitating monthly HL meetings, and leading the new HL Onboarding Orientation.

This position may also coordinate meetings, workshops, and training related to monthly observances as requested. Additional responsibilities include documenting and reporting CHD HL monthly and quarterly reports, reviewing CHD Budget Justifications for each fiscal year, revising related legislative implementation plans, coordinating work with other agency divisions or bureaus, completing a weekly report on program activities and accomplishments, participating in staff meetings, and coordinating intern assignments. This position supports office leadership on priority projects and assignments.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of methods for collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data in reports.
• Knowledge of Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Adobe Acrobat, and Outlook at a proficient level.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to analysis reports and daily activities.
• Knowledge of principles and processes involved in business and organizational planning, coordination, and execution. This includes strategic planning and resource allocation.
• Ability to provide recommendations, solve problems, document workflows, and perform other activities related to program improvement.
• Ability to analyze program and project performance indicators for accuracy and conduct fact-finding research.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques, understand and apply relevant rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to analysis reports and program activities, and plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field of study; OR High School Diploma or equivalent; AND Four (4) years of professional experience from one or more of the following fields: public health, public administration, or health administration.
• Master’s degree in public health, public administration, or health administration is preferred.
• Two years of experience managing public health or community health-related programs and providing technical assistance to local partners on project planning, budgeting, and reporting.
• Two years of experience developing program tools and templates for program data reporting.
• Two years of experience conducting meetings with local partners.
• Two years of experience developing quarterly and annual program reports.
• One year of experience implementing programs, projects, or policies.
• One year of experience collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data in reports.
• Proficient at an advanced level in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat.

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.