OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 64855584

Requisition No: 860282 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 64855584

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64855584 

Salary:  Hourly Rate of Pay: $24.50 

Posting Closing Date: 09/21/2025 

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Open Competitive Opportunity

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The Florida Department of Health (DOH) is seeking a creative, organized, and motivated individual to become an essential member of the Office of Rural Health team.

If you thrive in a dynamic, people-oriented environment and want to help support access to quality health care in rural areas, please apply to become our FLEX Rural Health Analyst within the Office of Rural Health. The Department works to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts.

This is a highly responsible professional position. This administrative, technical, and consultative position requires skills to work as part of a team and independently in the development and implementation of the federal Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility (FLEX) Program in our state.

The successful incumbent will be responsible for the following:

• Work as a member of Florida’s Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility (FLEX) Program by collaborating with Office of Rural Health Director, FLEX Coordinator and FLEX Consultants to provide technical assistance and support to Florida’s critical access hospitals and their rural communities.
• Receive and process data from participating hospitals for use in federal reports.
• Assist in the development of quality, operational and financial improvement plans for Florida’s critical access hospitals (CAHs).
• Help identify quality, operational and financial improvement subject matter experts for CAH educational webinars and trainings.
• Assist in the development of quality, financial and operational benchmarks for the state and individual CAHs.
• Assist in the development and dissemination of FLEX program communication and education tools using constant contact and other email/web platforms.
• Assist in the creation of FLEX factsheets, one-pagers, and other relevant communication tools for rural stakeholders.
• Collaborate with rural partners: CAHs, rural EMS agencies, small rural hospitals (under 49 beds), Rural Health Networks, AHECs, Local Health Planning Councils, County Health Departments, and other community organizations.
• Assist the Director and FLEX Coordinator with office budget, grants, community health needs assessments, travel preparations, annual Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) grant applications and reporting requirements, and other duties as assigned.
•  Provide assistance as needed in emergency response to and recovery following natural or man-made disasters.
• as needed in emergency response to and recovery following natural or man-made disasters.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of public health, public administration, health care or social services.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and concisely.
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively as a team member.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment (ability to be flexible).
• Ability to write content for the web, develop factsheets, draft grant applications and reports.
• Ability to provide effective presentations and information to a broad range of audiences.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to complete, plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Skill in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Familiarity with graphic design, web content, and communication tools.

Qualifications:

Professional experience in social services, public health, or health care education is preferred.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate critical thinking skills, flexibility, innovation, and desire to improve health care for Florida’s rural residents.

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.

Travel Time: 1-25%

Increase technical knowledge, skills, and abilities by complementing workshops, classes, seminars, and video-assisted training.

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:

4042 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, Fl. 32399

The Benefits of Working as OPS for the State of Florida:

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

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.