TRAINING AND RESEARCH CONSULTANT - 64001527

Requisition No: 850658 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: TRAINING AND RESEARCH CONSULTANT - 64001527

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64001527 

Salary:  $51,300.52 - $59,263.62 

Posting Closing Date: 05/06/2025 

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH - OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

This is a highly responsible professional position located in the Department of Health, Division of Children’s Medical Services, Child Protection Team Unit and will be supervised by the Public Health Services Manager F - SES.
 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Develop, enhance and expand state and jurisdictional Title V MCH data capacity through innovative technologies.  

Maintain State Systems Development Initiative section of the Title V MCH Block Grant. 

Provide comprehensive evaluation of MCH data capacity and utilize this information to perform formative/summative statistical analyses for the department.

Plan strategic epidemiological studies designed to identify determinants and risk factors for maternal and child health outcomes in Florida.

Reviews and analyzes maternal and child health data and other health related materials that impact policy and program development.

Other duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of methods of compiling

Organizing and analyzing data

Ability to analyze and interpret data

Utilize problem-solving techniques

Design and conduct training programs

Maintain effective working relationships

Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Maintain working knowledge of SPSS), Stata, SAS, ArcGIS, Tableau, Qlik, SQL, etc.

Minimum or Preferred Qualifications:

Education: Master's degree in public health, epidemiology, or related field preferred.

Years of Experience:
At least 3 years of professional experience designing, conducting, and evaluating epidemiologic studies preferred.
At least 3 years of experience creating and maintaining databases, performing data analysis and visualization and scientific report writing preferred.
Microsoft Excel and Stata, SAS, ArcGIS, Tableau, Qlik, SQL,or SPSS, 3 years of experience using preferred. 

Valid State of Florida Driver's License required.

Travel time: 10%

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:

2020 Capital Circle, Tallahassee, FL

This is not a telework position

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.  

Nearest Major Market: Tallahassee, FL

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.