PLANNING CONSULTANT - 64000522

Requisition No: 852039 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: PLANNING CONSULTANT - 64000522

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64000522 

Salary:  50,000.00 - 58,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 05/05/2025 

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Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities:

DOH-Leon seeks a Planning Consultant for Public Health Preparedness. This position supports the Florida Department of Health in Leon County Health Department (Leon CHD) 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 Administrator.

 Incumbent will lead planning, conducting of drills and full-scale exercises for Leon CHD staff. Develops the after-action reports and improvement plans within 90 days of exercise. Participates with county partners in local, regional, and statewide drills and exercises.

 Attends all required Leon CHD 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.

 Represent CHD at 75% of BBHCC coalition meetings and perform outreach to community partners. This position serves as designated Everbridge Administrator. Maintains up to date Special Needs Shelter staffing roster (emergency teams) and ensures readiness using Everbridge.

 Duties include ensuring all new onboarded staff are registered in Everbridge and assigned to a group, to respond to drills within one hour. During actual emergencies, will send important information to Leon CHD staff. The Planning Consultant serves in a leadership role as part of an IC team during public health response incidents and leads the activation of the SpNS Shelter acting as the Shelter Director.

 This position serves as local CHD Safety Coordinator involves monthly inspections of all facilities, attestations for monthly worker’s compensation claims, quarterly conference calls, accident/incident paperwork, quarterly local safety committee meetings-agenda and minutes. Incumbent is responsible for managing budget for the program. Monitors program performance to ensure program is within budgeted expectations and makes necessary adjustments as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• In Must be able to safely lift at least 50 lbs and carry at least 10 feet. • Must have a valid driver’s license and must be able to drive and safely operate a pick-up truck alone or while pulling a supply trailer. • Must be a custodian for equipment and supplies and have an accurate inventory available. • Must be able to work in a small warehouse. • Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality and handle confidential information. • Must possess exemplary computer literacy including use of MS Office suite, survey monkey, know how to format, hyperlink, complete online surveys, and any required written assignments.

Qualifications:

 IS 100, 200, 700, 800 required. Preferred - G-300, G-400, HSEEP, Logistics Chief, Planning Chief, Finance Chief, Operations Chief, Safety Officer, Liaison, Incident Command, preferred. A degree or certificate in Emergency Management or related specialty. Revised 3/6/2025 Recent planning experience and writing of plans is desired. Ability to be delegate as needed.

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, FL 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.

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.

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.