OPS GOVERNMENT ANALYST II - 64802013

Requisition No: 860780 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS GOVERNMENT ANALYST II - 64802013

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64802013 

Salary:  $24.67 Hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 09/17/2025 

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Division of Medical Quality Assurance

Bureau of Operations/Background Screening Unit

OPS Government Analyst II

Open Competitive Opportunity

ATTENTION CANDIDATES
To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Health, Division of Medical Quality Assurance, Bureau of Operations:

• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
• Responses to Qualifying Questions must be clearly supported in your employment history.

The Bureau of Operations, Background Screening Unit is seeking a qualified applicant who can review background screening reports received from the State’s Background Screening Clearinghouse for healthcare practitioner applicants, licensees, and facility owners as authorized in F.S. 456.0135.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Reviews background screening reports received from the State’s Background Screening Clearinghouse (Clearinghouse) for health care practitioner applicants, licensees, and facility owners as authorized in s. 456.0135, Florida Statutes and profession specific statutes, to determine eligibility for initial license or renewal.

Record necessary data about the screening results in the division’s licensing and enforcement information database system (LEIDS). Coordinates electronic request for background history information from the Federal Bureau of Investigation or the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

Ensure rejected fingerprints are processed timely according to the procedures established by the Clearinghouse and Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Research licensing and enforcement information database system (LEIDS) to determine if a complaint to the Bureau of Enforcement is needed based on background screening information received on a licensed health care practitioner.

Prepares documentation for submission to the Bureau of Health Care Practitioner Regulation, following adherence to all guidelines required by the bureau.

Uses skilled decision-making techniques in evaluating, planning, and integrating analysis of data to formulate solutions, strategies, and makes recommendations to management to improve background screening process. Prepares reports recording the results of systems work

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position.
• Knowledge of administrative principles and practices, ability to understand & apply applicable laws, rules, regulation, policies & procedures.
• Ability to establish & maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to provide technical assistance regarding program, applicant or licensee issues.
• Ability to provide consultative assistance to others.
• Ability to communicate effectively; both verbally & in writing.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to perform proficiently under pressure
• Knowledge and skills in utilizing computers and software

Preferred Qualifications:

• Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) training and certification.
• Experience in analyzing, reviewing and processing background screening criminal history results for health care practitioners. 

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:

Division of Medical Quality Assurance

Tallahassee, FL

Leon County

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.