Requisition No: 823812 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR HEALTH SERVICES ANALYST - 64002484

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64002484 

Salary:  $42,776.81-$47,052.20 

Posting Closing Date: 05/08/2024 

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OPEN COMPETITVE

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a professional position requiring skills in professional and technical activities related to dental public health activities. This position works in the Public Health Dental Program and works under the supervision of the Program Administrator.

Compile and organize public health, state demographics and dental health information in a logical format, in text and graphic form for state and federal reports, grant submissions, presentations at meetings, seminars and conferences, and publications. 
 

Works collaboratively with the Bureau of Clinic Management and Informatics in the Division of Health Statistics and Analysis to assist in the management of the HMS data collection system and managed care plan contracts. Identifies areas for data collection improvement and assists in improvement processes and projects including the Public Health Dental Program’s FLOSS (Florida Linked Oral Status System) database.

Acts as a liaison to the county health departments. Develops, monitors and assesses quality improvement activities that will result in the development of effective and efficient county health department dental programs. Monitor county health department expenditures and communicate with the CHDs on expenditure usage and reporting. Provides technical assistance, administrative and quality assurance guidance to county health departments.

Develops and manages (including but not limited to amendments and expenditure reconciliations) contracts, agreements, and purchase orders as assigned.  Seeks grant opportunities, prepares, develops and submits oral health workforce grant applications. Monitors grant projects, prepares grant reports (budget, progress, annual and other requested reports) and tracks grant expenditures. 

Assists in routine operation and special initiatives of the Public Health Dental Program as assigned, including, but not limited to, participation in meetings, preparation and delivery of presentations, development of surveys, and researching data and other information. Assists in implementing strategies related to the State Oral Health Improvement Plan and the State Health Improvement Plan; works collaboratively with external and internal partners to include, but not limited to, academic institutions, professional organizations, community groups, county health departments, community health centers, and other stakeholders.

Serves as the program’s backup legislative analyst and provides reports and requested reviews of program assigned legislation. Reviews and/or drafts proposed legislation as related to oral health issues as needed. Prepares bill analyses and fiscal impact statements as necessary.

Other duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position: Knowledge of dental public health desired. Communication, organizational, social perception, and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of methods of compiling and organizing information.  Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques; apply public health concepts and principles to research related activities in order to identify determinants and risk factors for oral health outcomes in Florida; assess data capacity related to access to oral health care services and health outcomes; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; compile, organize, and interpret data in a logical format, in text and graphic form for state and federal reports, grant submissions, presentations at meetings, seminars and conferences, and publications; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures.  Skilled at interpretation of data. Knowledgeable and proficient with use of computers, Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

Qualifications:

Master’s in public health or health-related field preferred. Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.  Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural. The incumbent may have access to records containing social security numbers in the performance of job duties. Contract Manager - Serves as contract manager as required by Section 287.057(13), Florida Statutes.  Purchasing Card – Assigned Purchasing Card responsibilities.  Purchasing – This position is responsible for the preparation of purchasing and the approval of purchasing.

Preferred: Master’s in public health and contract management experience.

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

Tallahassee, Florida

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.

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.