GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 64030937

Requisition No: 886011 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 64030937

Position Number: 64030937 

Salary:  $39,000 - $40,000 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 10/23/2026 

This is an internal promotional opportunity only. Only current DOH employees will be considered

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Government Operations Consultant I  

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Hardee County.  If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place.  Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida.  We hope you decide to join our team!  Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

The incumbent if part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Hardee County in its mission to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts and its vision to be the Healthiest State in the Nation. Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness and Excellence in all aspects of their work.  

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Community Health Improvement Coordinator

The professional in this position is responsible for assisting local and regional health system partners in community health improvement, accreditation and strategic planning efforts. 

Community Health Assessment

• Serves as lead to complete the Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships (MAPP) assessments.
• Collects, analyzes, and presents data to identify agency and/or community needs. Conducts community health surveys and needs assessments to develop desirable health goals, ascertain health needs and identify resources.
• Assists the agency in developing and implementing policy and environmental strategies to improve the health status in Hardee County.
• Works in cooperation with the agency quality improvement/performance management staff to align community health plans with agency strategic plan.
• Serves as the liaison between the county health department and the Division of Public Health Statistics and Performance Management.

Community Health Improvement

• Serves as lead among local and regional stakeholders for community health improvement.
• Identifies potential stakeholders who contribute to or benefit from public health and increase their awareness of the value of public health.
• Provides the public, policy makers, and stakeholders with information on community health status and health needs in the community, as well as information on policies and programs that can improve community health.
• Acts as a resource to assist Hardee County Health Care Task Force and/or other community partners in implementation of a Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP).
• Assists in developing a CHIP.
• Collaborates with key stakeholders to design program evaluations to measure health outcomes and the effectiveness of the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP)
• Acts as a resource to the community and the agency for worksite wellness programs.
• Researches and monitors best practice information from other agencies or organizations at the local, state, and national level.
• Collaborates with local health system partners in grant applications supporting community health improvement plans.
• Works with state staff and agency staff to align the local community health improvement plan with the state plan.
• Represents county health department on community health councils, tasks forces, and /or coalitions relevant to community health. 
• Approach programmatic decisions looking at quality of life factors and social and economic barriers and support with evidence-based interventions
• Serves as the liaison between county health department and Accreditation Division.
• Keeps management and staff informed of activities and requirements

Healthy Communities and Florida Healthy Babies

• Manages Healthy Communities and Florida Healthy Babies workplans and requirements for the agency.  
• Maintains paper and electronic documents
• Creates and submits all documentation and reports as required.
• Serves as the liaison between county health department and Healthy Communities and Healthy Babies state office staff
• Attends trainings, webinars and conference calls as required.
• Keeps management and staff informed of activities and requirements

Other Agency Plans

• Participates in other activities within agency plans such as the Strategic Plan, Quality Improvement projects and plan, and Workforce Development
• Creates and submits all documentation and reports as required.
• Attends trainings, webinars and conference calls as required.
• Keeps management and staff informed of activities and updates

Other

• Performs other duties as required. Conducts special projects and supports administrative and management activities.
• Prepares and maintains regular reports and records describing activities in the assigned area of responsibility.
• Attends team meetings, training and in-service programs as required and maintains computer competency necessary for job competency.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis. 
• Knowledge of basic management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of evaluation methods and practices
• Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document workflow and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices.
• Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials. 
• Ability to conduct fact-finding research. 
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques. 
• Ability to work independently and to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to operational and management analysis activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
•  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. 
• Ability to build and maintain partnerships.
• Skill in the use of media, advanced technology, and community networks to communicate information.

Qualifications:

• Valid Florida Driver's License

Other job-related requirements for this position:

Emergency Duty – Incumbent may be required to work during or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.  Required duties may include working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or the performance of other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or activities involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.

Information Custodian – Serves as Information Custodian for assigned information sets; maintains confidentiality of the information in accordance with state and federal statutes, rules, regulations and Department of Health Information Security Privacy Policy, in accordance with Security Policy 3.9.

Property Custodian/Delegate – Assigned responsibility for control or department assets.

Confidentiality: Incumbent may have access to records containing Social Security numbers in the performance of their job duties.

This position may serve clients that speak only Spanish, Creole, or other languages.  It may require performance of interpreter duties, if bilingual, or implementation of the Department’s Limited English Proficiency Plan. 

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:

Wauchula, FL

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, 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.      

If there are any problems applying online, please call People First Staffing Administration: (877) 562-7287.

Service Center hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., ET. TTY users, call (866) 221-0268.

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.