Requisition No: 836545 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: PLANNING CONSULTANT - 64065272

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64065272 

Salary:  $46,668.00 

Posting Closing Date: 09/20/2024 

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OPEN COMPETITIVE

This is a highly professional position responsible for local marketing and media initiatives and reports to the Bureau of Tobacco Free Florida Marketing and Health Communications Manager. This position serves as the Marketing Specialist for Tobacco Free Florida (TFF) and is responsible for assisting in the planning, coordinating, and implementation of local marketing and health promotion activities and campaigns, media projects and special assignments. This is a tobacco-free position. 

Manages Tobacco Free Florida media files, media use requests and customizations for the local county media submitted by local county program providers. Serves as a liaison for local media/initiatives with the contracted media/advertising agency.

Manages the Tobacco Free Florida Policy Outreach Resources (PORT) project, including coordinating internal planning calls, reviews and finalizing materials, and works with DOH Communications Office, as needed, on approval of PORT materials. Serves as the liaison for TFF State and Community Interventions Coordinators with the contracted media/advertising agency.

Provides media updates through statewide provider webinars, workshops and through e-mail distribution, as needed.

Manages and maintains internal communications and distribution. Develop, compile, and distribute the quarterly Tobacco Free Times Newsletter. Maintain and update distribution list for TFF Daily newsletter. Manages requests and provides technical assistance for TFF Media Hub accounts. Works with the contracted media agency to ensure all distribution lists remain accurate and up to date.

Coordinates and provides media and marketing orientation and training to program County Providers.

Assists in the coordination of TFF campaign materials, media projects and special assignments.

Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned or required

7. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to work independently, plan and develop programs or components, understand and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures and supervise staff.  Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.  Use of marketing strategies and other techniques to sustain a tobacco prevention and cessation mindset in youth, high risk groups and the general public. Knowledge of marketing and media principles. Ability to plan and implement effective media campaigns.

Qualifications:

Minimum – 1-3 years of marketing, advertising or communications related work experience. Bachelor’s degree.

Preferred – A candidate fluent in both English and Spanish (verbal and in writing) is preferred, but not

required.

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:

Florida Department of Health/Tobacco Free Florida

2585 Merchants Row

Tallahassee, Fl. 32399

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.