OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 64801691

Requisition No: 879171 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 64801691

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64801691 

Salary:  $60,255 

Posting Closing Date: 07/22/2026 

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OPEN COMPETITIVE

This is a highly responsible position located in the Bureau of Tobacco Free Florida (BTFF) under the supervision of the Surveillance & Evaluation Manager. This position will assist with surveillance, evaluation, epidemiology, program planning, and data collection and dissemination for the program. This position will also serve as a back-up to the Surveillance & Evaluation Manager. 

Duties of the position include: assisting in the development of data collection instruments, policy development, strategic planning, procurement, and contract management related to all Bureau evaluation projects.  Serves as a liaison between Surveillance & Evaluation program component and other bureau program components (e.g. State & Community Interventions, Cessation, Health Communications) as well as the Bureau data liaison for all agency and statewide plans that include tobacco-related goals and objectives.  Stays current on data collection and analysis methods and its relationship in the development of program specific measures and outcomes; assesses programmatic data collection, evaluation, and planning needs; identifies gaps in surveillance systems; develops long- and short-term evaluation plans; provides evaluation support and technical assistance to program staff, partnership committees, state tobacco strategic plan, and other special projects. Supports the data analysis and development needs of the Bureau; and prepares information, reports, and analyses as directed to assist the direction and development of strategies and actions in the Bureau.

Reports annual surveillance and/or evaluation results to the Tobacco Education and Use Prevention Advisory Council’s Evaluation subcommittee or other governmental or non-governmental institutions as needed.  Coordinates and develops reports, manuals, plans, grant applications and other written materials as needed to support the bureau.  Assists in the development and submission of abstracts and presentations for state and national meetings.  Plans for the collection of data to develop objectives, work plans, and methods for program evaluation and planning.  Reviews and analyzes program plans, design, output, and performance reports for efficiency and effectiveness to determine the need for programmatic revisions.

 Serves as the contract manager for the Florida Youth Survey Interagency Agreement, including receiving deliverables, processing invoices, participating in meetings with the contractor and other state agency partners, and all other contract management related duties.

Participates in and attends pertinent educational opportunities to further enhance personal and professional development.  Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned or required by program activities. 

Performs other duties as assigned, including providing assistance as needed in response to and recovery following natural or man-made disasters.

Qualifications:

Minimum – Bachelor’s degree in public health, psychology, sociology or similar field.

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:

2585 Merchants Row

Tallahassee, Florida  32399

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.    

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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.