Requisition No: 824229 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 64852272

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64852272 

Salary:  $24.50/Hour 

Posting Closing Date: 05/08/2024 

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OPEN COMPETITVE

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The position will assist with implementation of the Consumer Product Safety Commission pool safely program, to include swim voucher initiative. The position may provide trainings to pool inspectors and pool contractors, regarding laws, codes, and layers of protection. He or she will provide training to county health department staff (public swimming pools), building code enforcement staff (residential swimming pools), and community groups to support training modules and materials that are available online.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

The project manager will possess, at a minimum, the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and other basic-intermediate computer skills
• Ability to collect, read, and interpret data accurately and completely
• Ability to communicate and present effectively and professionally, to both small and large groups
• Knowledge of state and national regulations regarding swimming pool construction
and maintenance as they relate to water safety and drowning prevention
• Knowledge of the layers of protection to prevent drowning in swimming pools and spas
• Ability to develop methods for monitoring and evaluating quality of service
and compliance with rules, policies, and statutes
• Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of the work
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Knowledge of community resources and organizations related to water safety
and drowning prevention
• Ability to demonstrate cognitive thinking and problem solving

Qualifications:

Educational requirements: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; or a high-school diploma with at least four years of related professional experience. Aquatics knowledge and skills are highly recommended.

Travel Requirements: Up to 25% of the time for this position will involve in-state travel and occasional out of state travel.

Hours: This is a full-time position. Normal business hours are 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, although working outside these hours might be required to accommodate travel and presentations.

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, Florida

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.

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.