OPS SYSTEM PROJECT CONSULTANT - HELP DESK TECHNICIAN

Requisition No: 874168 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: OPS SYSTEM PROJECT CONSULTANT - HELP DESK TECHNICIAN

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 64801904 

Salary:  $22.00 Hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 04/22/2026 

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Division of Medical Quality Assurance

System Support Services

Bureau of Operations

OPS System Project Consultant – Help Desk Technician

Anticipated Vacancy

Open Competitive Opportunity

Do you have business knowledge along with analytical and technical skills?

Are you looking to improve efficiency and effectiveness in business operations?

Do you enjoy research and providing solutions to others?

We are seeking an OPS System Project Consultant in MQA’s Bureau of Operations, System Support Services Unit. The ideal candidate will become a key player on our team that makes a real difference in the division. You will be responsible for ensuring quality assurance, improving communication between the users and support staff, and improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the business operations.

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.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position requires strong business knowledge, analytical, and technical skills. The incumbent in this position will:

• Serve as a help desk technician to resolve business office technical issues directly, or properly and timely assign tickets to the correct team.
• Provide desktop support to MQA staff and contractors; Provide liaison support between the Bureau, Office of Information Technology, and General Services Administration for desktop support needs and Systems Support Services activities, as needed. Ensure policies and procedures are followed.
• Monitor ticket tracking system to ensure tickets are assigned and completed in a timely fashion; Receive tickets from the Help Desk ticket system and direct from MQA staff and ensure that ticket contains all information needed to process.
• Maintains and drafts desk guides, job aids and procedures for user access of MQA systems and vendor systems supported by MQA
• Review, coordinate, complete division wide User System Access Review process on an established schedule. This review verifies users have the correct access to applicable software and systems. Monitors division employment changes to add, delete and/or modify accounts.
• Assist with property receiving; complete property receiving reports, dispositions, and transfer of assets as well as with equipment refresh and replacement workflows

• Monitor and assist with asset and bulk paper requests in the MQA Ticketing System.  Monitors inventory levels on in-stock items on a quarterly basis and recommends timing and quantity of reorders to purchasing unit. 

• Support specialized applications used by MQA programs
• Perform other work-related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of three years working in a helpdesk ticketing system.
• Minimum of two years with Documentation Processing.
• Employees in this position are expected to work in a professional office environment characterized by standard lighting, temperature, and moderate noise levels. The role requires the ability to manage periodic interruptions, perform duties within a confined workspace, and remain seated at a computer workstation for extended periods. 
• Must be willing to physically come into the office to perform job duties.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong Analytical Skills
• Knowledge of document management systems
• Experience with ticket management systems
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to communicate technical issues, risks, and approaches to non-technical staff.
• Strong business communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical problems and/or implement design changes.
• Ability to facilitate meetings
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Process management skills
• Ability to negotiate and resolve conflict
• Political awareness
• Ability to read and comprehend Statutes and Rules
• Ability to evaluate information gathered from multiple sources and break down high-level information into details.

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

This is a full-time, in-office role with no provision for remote work.

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.

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. 

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.