PLANNER II - 64000522

Requisition No: 847229 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: PLANNER II - 64000522

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64000522 

Salary:  63,000.00 - 69,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 03/04/2025 

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       Planner II (64000522) – Pending reclassification (Internal)

  Internal (3 days) 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position supports the Florida Department of Health in Leon (DOH-Leon) in response to health/medical emergencies resulting from terrorist acts, pandemics, hazardous materials incidents, or natural disasters. This position may be required to work beyond normal work hours or days in the event of a local, regional, or State emergency The position receives technical direction, projects, and tasking through the DOH-Leon Environmental Health Administrator.
Plan Preparation: Leads the preparation and editing of existing emergency operations plans. This requires an annual review of plans by the established deadlines. Ensures DOH-Leon staff are aware of and trained on the preparedness plans and have access to them when needed. Maintains current information and work plans for County Health Department Expectations.
Completes surveys, worksheets and responds to requests for information related to Public Health Preparedness.
Response: Responsible for developing and maintaining an up-to-date Special Needs Shelter staffing roster (emergency teams) and ensures readiness using Everbridge. Ensure all new employees are entered, assigned to a group and respond to drills within one hour. During actual emergencies, will send important information out to DOH-Leon staff. Acts in a lead role as part of an IC team during public health response incidents. Incumbent leads the activation of the SpNS Shelter acting as the Shelter Director.
Training: Leads the coordination of mandated PHP related training for DOH-Leon staff. Maintains knowledge of the Incident Command System (ICS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS) demonstrated by completion of Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency courses.
Exercises: Plans and conducts drills and full-scale exercises for DOH-Leon staff. Develops after action reports and improvement plans within 90 days of exercise. Participates with county partners in local, regional, and statewide drills and exercises.
Meetings: Attends all required meetings to meet expected requirements for preparedness program. Attends meetings, conferences, and workshops with local, regional, and state partners. Participates on internal committee and councils of the DOH Leon
Other: Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must carry a DOH Leon cellphone. Knowledge of Federal, State, and local emergency response planning principles, practices, and procedures; to include but not limited to use of CPG 101 plans format. Knowledge of Florida ESF structure and operations; Knowledge of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) concepts, practices, and procedures; Experience in developing, conducting, and evaluating training curriculum for CHD staff and partner agencies/organization; Ability to support the facilitation of multi-discipline. multi-jurisdictional planning meetings: Knowledge of NIMS and ICS, including completion of IS-100, IS-300, IS-400, IS-700, and IS-800, Ability to delegate for Preparedness Manager as needed. Ability to lift 50lbs and carry at least 10 feet. Must have a valid FL Driver’s License without encumbrances. Must be able to safely operate a county vehicle, rental vehicle, and pick-up truck as necessary.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience:

• G-300, G-400, HSEEP required- available online or obtain within 30 days of hire. 

• A bachelor's in emergency or disaster management, public health, communications, environmental science, or another relevant field. 
• Drafting plans and programs centered on disaster preparedness.
• Training individuals and teams on emergency response principles and courses of action.
• Collaborating with community leaders and emergency management agencies like the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and American Red Cross.
• Complying with state and federal emergency response regulations.
• Surveying and assessing damaged, destroyed, or otherwise affected sites.
• Directing and partnering with first responders concerning human injury and loss of life.
• Organizing relief efforts to safeguard communities from hazardous materials.
• Maintain budget/funding from government departments and officials.
• Using computer software programs to streamline disaster response initiatives.
• Circulating emergency readiness information to partner organizations, stakeholders, and the general public.  

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:

2965 Major James Morgan Jr. Way

Tallahassee, Florida 32304

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);

• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• 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.    

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.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.